Of course rising gas prices aren't going to stop car-obsessed Americans from driving, so it's best to make the most of your gas tank today.
Since there's basically an app for everything, smartphone users can download the best apps to save on gas. And if you're not a smartphone owner don't worry–some of these apps can be found on the Web too.
With Gas Buddy, users can locate gas stations nearby and view current prices. The app is updated by the user community and can be sorted by price, distance, or current location.
Recommended by the Times, Car Care calculates fuel economy for as many automobiles as you want and even graphs their data.
Detailed statistics give users a glimpse of how the different types of fuel perform in their vehicles, while notifying them of important maintenance actions that need to be taken.
IGasUp provides the 10 cheapest gas stations closest to your current location and directions for how to get there. The app continuously updates its pricing data on 110,000 gas stations through real-time credit card transactions.
Carticipate helps users carpool by matching them with people in their network who are traveling the same way. To do so, users include information on where they're going and carticipants are matched.
AAA TripTik Mobile provides voice guidance with the latest gas prices, maps, directions, and other attractions, such as nearby events, restaurants, and hotels.
AAA members can view office locations, AAA auto repair locations, and more.
For drivers who hit several destinations–house hunters, real estate agents, delivery people–Route4Me finds the best route for multiple stops. The app claims the entire route is approximately 30% shorter after optimization–let us know about that.