Are you ready to purchase a new vehicle? If so, you may want to wait a little longer. 2021 SUVs are right around the corner and we want to show you five vehicles that are worth the wait for the upcoming model year.

2021 Audi Q1

Audi has dominated the charts with all of their vehicles. The Audi Q7 and Q5 both rank highly in their SUV classes, while the Q3 is a top subcompact SUV. As for the all-new 2021 Q1, this vehicle falls in the same class as the Audi Q3.

2021 Kia Seltos

Kia is always introducing new and redesigned SUVs, and enthusiasts don’t think it’s going to stop any time soon. You won’t have to wait for the 2021 Kia Seltos because it’s available for purchase right now.

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E

The Mustang name stands for years of style, speed and old-fashion muscle. However, this 2021 Mustang is unlike the older models because the Mach-E is an EV. The automaker knows that some enthusiasts are disappointed about this but it is much better for the earth. Plus, a lot of automakers are moving to fully electric vehicles.

2021 Chevy Trailblazer

Not only is Chevy bringing back the classic Blazer name for 2020, but the Chevy Trailblazer is also coming back after being discontinued in 2009.

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime

The RAV4 just had a redesign, so it should stay pretty much the same. However, this is not a typical RAV4. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime is a plug-in hybrid that will offer more power than any RAV4 ever built by the Toyota manufacturer.

What 2021 SUVs are You Excited About?

Are you excited about any of these SUVs? Let us know in the comments below which model you plan to buy. Also, stay tuned for updates on each of these models. We have all the new car news you are looking for.

Companies like Allstate and Geico are offering coronavirus car insurance discounts during
this rough time. Many have struggled through the COVID-19 pandemic. However, auto insurance companies have not, because of the shelter-in-place orders causing fewer people to drive. 

What Coronavirus Car Insurance Discounts are Available?

Because of the decreased number of drivers, there have been fewer accidents occurring. This means less claims filed and more money for the auto insurance companies during the coronavirus pandemic. Autoblog claims that driving is down 30%-50% in most states.

To help drivers, Allstate is giving $600 million to their 18 million customers, plus a 15% credit on their monthly premiums during April and May. If you are a Geico customer, you’ll receive a 15% credit the next time your insurance is renewed. This discount from Geico has an approximate value of $2.5 billion.

If you have Allstate’s mobile app, you’ll get your money first. Geico’s customers will wait until their six-month renewal, so anytime between April 8-October 7, 2020. However, you won’t need to perform any actions to receive this discount. 

Other insurance companies who are offering savings include American Family Insurance is giving $50 per vehicle you have insured, Next Insurance is offering a 25% discount on your premium and Liberty Mutual is giving 15% back on two months of payments. Other large insurance companies like State Farm and Progressive are looking into a discount for their customers. 

Will You Be Getting a Discount?

Are you a customer of one of the companies listed here or are you with a different insurance company? If so, we want to hear what discounts there are offering in the comments below. Stay tuned to our site for more information on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the auto industry.

Additionally, if you drive an EV, you might be interested in comparing electric car insurance rates.

While you are waiting for the pandemic to pass, consider implementing some of our top car care tips.

Have you heard the latest coronavirus news? It’s true! We just witnessed gas prices fall under $2 per gallon due to the pandemic, and we don’t see it coming up any time soon.  There has been a massive drop in price for oil, which has made gas prices plummet to rock bottom. In regular times, this would be great news. Unfortunately, this summer might not be a busy travel season, so people won’t be able to take advantage of it. This usually is when we see higher gas prices.

Why Did Gas Prices Fall?

The COVID-19 epidemic is affecting the economy in many ways, and this is just one of the things changing because of the outbreak. The gas price went below $2 on Tuesday, even though this hasn’t happened in four years. Plus, the national average of $1.99 is now 11 cents lower than a week ago, and 69 cents cheaper than a year ago.

Most experts didn’t expect it to fall below $1. However, it did. According to GasBuddy, a fuel price tracking app, some states are only charging $1 or less per gallon of fuel. Wisconsin has stations charging 95 cents. 

The cost of oil has dropped into the $20 range, because of the global economic shutdown. According to the Oil Price Information Service, the amount of oil is at an 18 year low. Approximately 100,000 gas stations are only charging $2 or less for every gallon and 29 out of 50 states have an average of less than $2.

What Will Happen to Fuel Prices?

Sadly, for most people, it’s impossible to take advantage of this great bargain because the majority of Americans have a stay at home order. This order only allows residents to drive for essential items. With the lack of driving occurring, the fuel only continues to be stockpiled, leading to further issues. 

This isn’t the only disruption to the economy. Did you hear that the 2020 Detroit Auto Show was canceled due to COVID-19?

YourMechanic did a study on the most Eco-Friendly drivers by state. Let’s look closer at what was discovered through the research. 

What States Have Eco-Friendly Drivers?

The state that had the lowest average annual mileage was Alaska at 9,915 miles per driver. This state has very rural areas, which makes driving more difficult. Hawaii was in 2nd but is the US smallest state. Wyoming came in last and has the highest annual mileage at 21,821. Georgia followed 2nd to last and Oklahoma, 3rd only 30 miles behind 2nd.

California has the most EVs vs. the population. Mississippi came in last place, showing it is not an EV-friendly state. There is only one EV for every 277 people. Unlike California, which has one for every 28 people.

Obviously, you would think California would come first again for most EV charging stations, right? However, Vermont took the first spot on this in one and California came in 2nd. Surprisingly, Vermont came in fifth for most EVs vs. population. At the other end of the board, we see Alaska, Louisiana and North Dakota with the least amount of charging stations.

Hawai spends very little time driving over 70 mph, while Alaska came in 2nd. Furthermore, Alaska has more strict speed laws then Hawai, yet they still drive slower. Wyoming spends the most time driving over 70 mph, even though they have high gas prices. 

Overall Winner

Hawai is the winner of this eco-friendly drivers study, indicating that this state has the most eco-conscious residents. From there, Washington places 2nd and Oregon falls into 3rd. At the bottom of the chart, we see Mississippi in last, Alabama next to last and North Dakota 3rd to last. Hawaii won because they clearly excelled in every segment of the study.

Examine the rest of the study by YourMechanic. If you want to switch to an EV, check out our 5 Best Electric Cars for 2020.