With gas prices on everyone's minds, Bankrate's 2012 Car Review offers fuel-efficient cars in a range of prices and for a variety of needs.

You'll find stories about the best teen cars, gas-powered autos that get 40 miles per gallon, macho minivans for regular Joes and the most fuel-efficient pickups.

You can't talk about fuel economy without touching on hybrids. But we take it a step further by expanding the discussion to encompass the best alternative-fuel cars. There are a whopping 52 electric, diesel and hybrid cars on the market today.

If you're looking to save on gas as you drive a hot new car off the lot, this is a great place to start.

• Go lean and green with alt-fuel cars
  Alternative thinking can save at the gas pump with a diesel, electric or hybrid car.
• The 5 most amazing alternative-fuel cars
  Whether it's a hybrid, diesel or electric car, you have choices to cut costs at the pump.
• How to beat 40 mpg without a hybrid car
  Some gas-powered cars are super fuel efficient, and you won't break the bank to buy one.
• 9 cars that meet or beat 40 mpg
  Join the 40-mpg club and drive a fuel-efficient car that won't break the bank.
• 5 tips for buying your teen's first car
  Your kid may want a cool ride. Steer your teen to safe and affordable.
• 10 smart choices for a teen's first car
  Your teen may steer you to the hottest cars. Use our Top 10 list for a savvy search.
• 5 macho minivans for the average Joe
  These aren't your soccer moms' minivans. They offer features to match any man-sized task.
• 7 cool CUVs that save you some coin
  Not as large as an SUV, a crossover offers a mix of value, practicality and style.
• Fuel-efficient pickups for frugal families
  Normally not known for their gas mileage, these pickups stretch your time between fill-ups.
• 5 unique car insurance policies
  Offbeat auto insurance products have rolled onto the market. Do you need Burning Man insurance?