KBB.com asked visitors to its car-shopping website last week what sort of shifter they preferred.

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The KBB survey results come as some analysts suggest that gas prices may have already hit their peak for the year.

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To help consumers make more cash-sensible car-buying decisions, KBB recently announced its annual Total Cost of Ownership Awards in 22 separate vehicle classes.

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