Posted in Chevrolet, Compact cars, Diesel, Fuel Economy, Fuel Prices, Gas Prices on Feb 23rd, 2011
A Chevy Cruze diesel model may be available in the 2013 model year. The 2013 Chevy Cruze diesel would likely give Chevy’s small car gas mileage that would rival hybrids and appeal to buyers looking for an inexpensive alternative to the high cost of buying a gas-electric hybrid car. The Chevy Cruze diesel is already […]
Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Comparisons, Fuel Economy, Nissan, Research, Trucks on Feb 16th, 2011
The Toyota Tacoma and Nissan Frontier have grown over the years from compact pickups to mid-size trucks, and now are much larger than the pickups that bore the same names in the past. The Toyota Tacoma starts at $16,365 and the Frontier starts at $17,770, but the base Frontier has an extended cab while the […]
Posted in 0% Financing, Car Reviews, car shopping, Comparisons, Fuel Economy, Hybrids, Lexus, Lincoln, Luxury vehicles on Feb 11th, 2011
2011 Lexus HS 250h The 2011 Lexus HS and Lincoln MKZ Hybrid are the only two hybrid luxury options in the mid-size car category. Choices for hybrid buyers have been limited to paying a large premium for basic sedans like the Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry or buying a hybrid version of a high-end luxury […]
Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Diesel, Fuel Economy, Hybrids, Luxury vehicles, SUV, Volkswagen on Feb 9th, 2011
The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg offers a large SUV with luxury features and serious off-road capabilities without the ostentatious looks of a luxury SUV. The 2011 Touareg starts at $44,450, so buyers who are very concerned about looks will probably be better served by an SUV from a full-fledged luxury brand. The 2011 VW Touareg comes […]
Posted in alternative fuel, Diesel, Fuel Economy, Gas Prices, New cars, Trucks on Feb 7th, 2011
The Mahindra diesel small pickup, which was expected to get 30-mpg highway, has been rated at 19-mpg city and 21-mpg highway by the EPA. Indian company Mahindra has stated that the new diesel-powered small pickup would get 30-mpg on several occasions, so it’s surprising that the truck could miss that mark by so much. Global […]
Posted in Comparisons, Ford, Fuel Economy on Jan 26th, 2011
The new 2011 Ford Fiesta is Ford’s newest entry to the compact car segment. With the 2011 Fiesta, Ford bucks the trend of stripped down compact cars and instead is focusing on creature comforts and economy. Available in both sedan and hatchback body styles, the Fiesta has been popular throughout the world, but the 2011 […]
Posted in Compact cars, Fuel Economy, Future Cars, New cars on Jan 24th, 2011
The 2011 Scion iQ will go on sale this summer, rather than in March as was originally planned. The Scion iQ will be a minicar designed to compete with the smart fortwo. Toyota, which owns Scion, says that the delay is due to prototypes from Japan being delivered late, according to Green Car Reports. Toyota […]
Posted in Chrysler, Electric cars, Fuel Economy, Fuel Prices, Future Cars, Hybrids, Luxury vehicles on Jan 20th, 2011
Chrysler has announced that a hybrid version of the newly redesigned 300 is in the works. The 2012 Chrysler 300 Hybrid will be Chrysler’s only gas-electric hybrid model when it goes on sale, though Chrysler has plans for more. An all-new minivan will be introduced in 2013 and will be available with Chrysler’s hybrid system. […]
Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Comparisons, Fuel Economy, New cars, resale values, Research, Reviews, Toyota on Jan 19th, 2011
The Toyota Camry is the most popular car in America, and for good reason. The Camry’s legendary reliability and high resale value combine to make it a wise purchase whether you plan to keep your car forever or trade it in after a few years. The Camry is available with the choice between a frugal […]
Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Cars For Commuting, Cars for families, Commuting, Compact cars, Comparisons, Fuel Economy, Honda, Toyota on Jan 18th, 2011
The Civic started life as a cheap commuter car with great gas mileage and not much else. The ultimate A to B car has grown over the years into a comfortable daily driver with amenities like heated leather seats and satellite navigation. Now the Civic competes with the other former commuter car, the Toyota Corolla, […]
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