Fuel economy just not worth the extra upfront costs? The Honda Insight is one of the cheapest cars to own after 5 years After 5 years, the Honda Insight hybrid is one of the Top Ten Cheapest Cars to own according to a recent Kipplinger report. Yet, in May, the Honda CR-Z hybrid – a two seater – outsold the Insight hybrid. Why are sales for the most cost-effective hybrid and …

The dangers of foreign oil dependence are written on the walls. The worst of energy prices is behind us, LOL I watch and read a lot of news, and today all I can do is laugh, and cry. Now that gasoline prices are declining a bit, there is renewed optimism for the economy. Ultimately, America just can’t handle…

No Subaru unless it averages 46 mpg Oil keeps the oppressors in power This morning thousands of people have signed an open petition to Fuji Heavy Industries, owner of Subaru, asking Subaru to stop all vehicle sales in Saudi Arabia until Saudi women are given the right to drive. While all automakers selling in Saudi Arabia might eventually be…

Another reason to buy an Insight hybrid. JD Power finds quality in a few hybrid cars JD Power & Associates has released its 2011 quality rankings that are based on problems incurred during the first 90 days of ownership and a few hybrid cars ranked quite well. According to JD Power, the Honda Insight and…

Prius V getting back on track Larger Prius will cost a few thousand more than current Prius Is the Toyota Prius too small for some buyers? That’s what a number of Prius shoppers have indicated according to Toyota. As a result Toyota will soon offer a larger Prius, the Prius V to address these concerns. While the launch of the Prius V has been …

AAA to the rescue of stranded EV drivers. Flat tires, an empty gas tank or a stranded EV are no problem for AAA Information from early adopters of electric cars demonstrates that range hasn’t been that much of an issue. With planning and various alerts, maintaining adequate range for day-to-day transportation isn’t too hard. Of course, as plug-ins mainstream, some stranding of EV drivers is to be expected. No problem…

Thinking used hybrid? Think Prius. Used hybrids? Think Prius according to Edmunds With a tough economy, almost everyone is looking to save some money. Thus, if you’re looking for a new ride, one of the smartest financial moves you can make is to buy used, at least according to Warren Buffett. And if you’re looking to…

Time for a Toyota sporty hybrid? Is the GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept II the next MR2? For years now Toyota has toyed with sporty hybrid cars , promising that one would eventually make it to the market. And Toyota’s latest sporty hybrid is set to hit the Nürburgring endurance race in July. While the new GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept II seems to demonstrate a sporty hybrid is coming, when still isn’t very …

Year's highest gas prices still coming? When it comes to gas prices, we ain’t seen nothing yet Gasoline prices are falling! In some areas, near $3.00 gas might even be possible in the next few months. But don’t expect these cheaper prices to last long. In fact, the year’s highest gasoline prices might be achieved later this year according …

Much more public transportation required to achieve 2050 greenhouse cuts Less driving needs to be part of the formula If the world is serious about meeting greenhouse gas emission and climate targets for the year 2050, technologies like plug-in cars and alternative fuels probably won’t be enough. Instead, less light duty vehicle travel will be essential to meeting these goals according to a new study by the University of California, Berkeley. The personal …

Altima hybrid will return with a new hybrid drive. New Altima hybrid could arrive by 2012 The current Nissan Altima hybrid , built using licensed Toyota hybrid technology, is currently being phased out. While the Altima hybrid is still available, new production has been stopped. However, by 2012 the Nissan Altima hybrid should rise again. According to the Automotive News Nissan is…

Industry rigged against small, hybrid pickup trucks Big pickups are still too important to the Big 3 Over the weekend I read an interesting story, Things your automaker isn’t telling you , which was compelling, but not terribly surprising. I mean, seriously, is it shocking that automakers do everything they can to squeeze every cent out of car consumers …