Posted in Automotive, BMW, Hybrids on Sep 22nd, 2008
If there ever was a perfect case for the argument of forced competition, this is it. Just a few days after Mercedes-Benz announced that it was putting hybrid versions of it’s S-Class for sale BMW retaliated by announcing it too had a hybrid version of it’s newest flagship sedan in route to dealer showrooms. Dubbed […]
Posted in Automotive, Hybrids, Luxury vehicles, Mercedes Benz, Technology on Sep 22nd, 2008
Even though Mercedes-Benz make quite a few fantastic diesel engines, all of which get better economy than any hybrid, it is obvious that market pressure has forced this one out. I’m talking of course about Mercedes’ newest S-Class model, the S400 BlueHybrid. The S400 hybrid combines all the features of a conventional hybrid. A small(ish) […]
Posted in Automotive, Budget-friendly, Cars For Commuting, Honda, Hybrids on Sep 4th, 2008
When the first generation Honda Insight came out people didn’t even know what a hybrid was. It’s fuel efficient four cylinder motor, coupled to an electric motor, provided good pick-up and unheard of (at the time) fuel economy. On top of all that it came with a 5 speed manual! But alas, it came and […]
Posted in Automotive, Cars For Commuting, Hybrids on Aug 21st, 2008
The 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show will mark a pivotal moment for Hyundai. Thats when they have decided to unveil their newest Hybrid Sonata sedan. A hybrid from Hyundai? That is correct folks, with a new hybrid Hyundai can established themselves as a real contender in the automotive field. There were few details revealed, but […]
Posted in Automotive, Budget-friendly, Cars For Commuting, Cars for families, Honda, Hybrids on Aug 20th, 2008
As small cars get more and more popular, Honda is one of the companies that is actually benefiting from this fact. It’s newest Civic sedan has been selling in record numbers, but that doesn’t mean Honda will be resting on it’s laurels. For the 2009 model year the popular Civic will get a minor face-lift […]
Posted in Automotive, Cars For Commuting, Cars for families, GM, Hybrids, Luxury vehicles, SUV on Aug 11th, 2008
Big SUV’s. They really are popular aren’t they? Why they are big, safe, and secure and they give you a feeling of superiority while driving, which instills confidence. They also drink more than a sailor, which is why SUV’s have been targeted as enemy numero uno by the automotive universe. GM is about to change […]
Posted in Automotive, Electric cars, Hybrids, Nissan on Aug 6th, 2008
Nissan showed off their new electric car on Wednesday, packed with a battery developed by the automaker to deliver more power than the type common in current hybrids. Nissan’s electric EV-01 is slated to go on sale in 2010 in the U.S. and Japan and globally by 2012, reports the AP and MSNBC.com. It has […]
Posted in Automotive, Financing, Hybrids, Toyota on Aug 1st, 2008
How can this be? Well, it seems those who want a Toyota Prius hybrid are so impatient that they are buying used ones and paying more for them because they aren’t willing to wait for a new one to become available. High gas prices and wait lists of two months or longer for new Priuses […]
Posted in Automotive, Honda, Hybrids on Jul 19th, 2008
Spy photographers recently snapped the first set of shots of the upcoming 2010 Honda Hybrid. While Honda currently sells hybrid versions of it’s accord and civic sedans, this will be a hybrid-only model that Honda has developed to go head to head with the dominating Toyota Prius. Honda’s new prototype was caught running tests in […]
Posted in Automotive, Hybrids, Toyota on Jul 10th, 2008
The Toyota Prius hybrid is such a hot-selling car right now that dealers are having trouble keeping them in stock. Many buyers are even on waiting lists for the fuel-efficient car. As a result, Toyota will start making the Prius in the United States to help keep up with demand. The Prius hybrid will be […]
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