The 2010 Lexus HS 250h will be recalled soon to fix a problem with the hybrid car leaking an excessive amount of fuel after a high-speed rear-end collision. During government crash tests, it was decided that the Lexus hybrid leaks more gas than is acceptable after being struck from behind. During the Lexus HS 250h’s […]
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Honda CR-Z Price Will Start at $19,200
Posted in alternative fuel, Battery-powered vehicles, Electric cars, Honda, Hybrids, New cars on Jun 23rd, 2010
The 2011 Honda CR-Z sporty hybrid hatchback will cost $19,200 when it goes on sale in August. The CR-Z hybrid is a sporty hatchback that traces its roots back to the Honda CRX from the 1980s. Honda is focusing more on performance than gas mileage. The two-seat CR-Z gets just 31-mpg city and 37-mpg highway, […]
Nissan Leaf May Get Gasoline Engine
Posted in alternative fuel, Battery-powered vehicles, Chevrolet, Electric cars, Future Cars, Hybrids, New cars, Nissan on Jun 23rd, 2010
The Nissan Leaf, which will be the first all-electric vehicle to go on sale in America from a major automaker when it hits dealers in December, may get a gasoline engine at some point. Nissan says that while the Leaf will initially only be available as a pure electric vehicle, an extended range version of […]
Honda Incentives For June 2010 Focus on Low Cost Leases
Posted in auto loan, Buying vs Leasing, car buying incentives, Honda, Hybrids, Incentives, Leasing on Jun 2nd, 2010
For June 2010, Honda is offering low interest car loans for recent graduates. The rest of us can lease a new Honda at low monthly rates. The 2010 Accord Coupe, Sedan and Crosstour, Civic Coupe and Sedan, Insight Hybrid, Odyssey, Pilot and Ridgeline can all be bought with a 0.9% interest rate car loan incentive […]
BMW Announces Hybrid 3-Series and 5-Series
Posted in BMW, Fuel Economy, Hybrids, New cars on May 24th, 2010
BMW has announced that it will build hybrid versions of its iconic 3-Series and 5-Series cars. The BMW 5-Series hybrid will be the first to market, potentially on sale within the next year, according to Inside Line. The 3-Series hybrid will follow, probably not far behind. BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer told shareholders at BMW’s annual […]
Ford Fiesta Gets 40 MPG Rating
Posted in Budget-friendly, Ford, Fuel Economy, Hybrids, New cars on May 18th, 2010
The 2011 Ford Fiesta will get 40 mpg on the highway and 29 mpg in the city. The brand new Fiesta was officially tested by the Environmental Protection Agency recently and received a 40 mpg rating with an automatic transmission. Fiestas equipped with the five-speed manual transmission will get 23 mpg city and 37 mpg […]
Ford Fusion Hybrid Pays You Back Fastest in Gas Savings
Posted in Ford, Fuel Prices, Gas Prices, Hybrids on Apr 29th, 2010
One of the selling points of a hybrid car is that it will pay for itself with gas savings. The logic is that gas is so expensive these days that the better gas mileage of a hybrid car like the Toyota Prius will save you so much money that you’ll quickly make up the extra […]
2011 Ford Transit Connect Will Have Electric Option
Posted in Electric cars, Ford, Hybrids, New cars on Apr 28th, 2010
Ford has announced that the 2011 Ford Transit Connect will have several new, greener powertrain options. An all-electric Transit Connect will be available later this year for fleet customers. Ford will also release a taxi that runs on compressed natural gas and propane, which is both better for the environment and less expensive than gasoline. […]
Days after the Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid Supercar concept hit the Geneva Motor Show, 900 people have already promised to buy one. Porsche says that if 1,000 potential buyers show serious interest in the 918, it will approve the production of the hybrid supercar, according to Autoweek. With just 100 pre-orders to go, things are […]
Porsche Reveals Hybrid Supercar 918 Spyder Concept
Posted in alternative fuel, Battery-powered vehicles, Hybrids, Sports cars on Apr 20th, 2010
Porsche has revealed a hybrid supercar. The company says that the gasoline-electric hybrid Porsche 918 Spyder concept car, which made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show, represents the future of supercars. There has been considerable worry over whether there can be a supercar in the modern era. With environmental laws requiring more gas mileage […]
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