Toyota Hybrid Reviews

2010 Audi A3 TDI: Fuel-Efficient Luxury, Wrapped In A Pretty Five-Door Package

Copy of HGM network — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:26:00 +0000

The Audi A3 TDI is a luxury vehicle that sends out some serious mixed messages. First off the A3 is supposed to be a luxury car yet it only comes as a five door hatchback? Doesn't Audi know Americans equate hatchbacks with cheap? And boy must we get extra confused when we see that the 2010 Audi A3 TDI diesel starts at $29,950 before options. So...

Californians: Buy a 2010 Tesla Roadster, Get $12,500 Off!

Copy of HGM network — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:39:00 +0000

The nice thing about buying advanced-technology cars is that many of them, at one point or another, come with financial incentives meant to encourage fuel efficiency. Even if the car in question is a 2010 Tesla Roadster, the $109,000 two-seat all-electric convertible that blasts from 0 to 60 mph in less than 4 seconds on the power of 6,831 little...

The People Want the Nissan Leaf: 56,000 Pre-Orders Say So

Copy of HGM network — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Recently, BusinessWeek ran an article called Nissan ready for electric vehicle offensive. In the article Carlos Ghosn, head of the Nissan-Renault alliance, points out that Nissan has more than just concept cars, they have a plan for mass production of the electric car. Think of the Nissan Leaf as today's Model T; to some degree that is exactly...

Honda CR-Z Hits 7,000 Orders Since February Release

Copy of HGM network — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0000

The 2011 Honda CR-Z has been making news since it went on sale in Japan back on the 25th of February. In fact, the day after we reported on the price, which was pretty affordable at right around $25K. It seems that we weren't the only ones who thought so either. Today, reports started to roll in on the order rates fro the sporty new Honda hybrid...

EVs May Be Worthless After Batteries Are Depleted

Copy of HGM network — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:04:00 +0000

Residual values are perhaps one of the most important aspects of car ownership. Residual values determine monthly payments, lease rates, costs of ownership, and on and on. When new vehicles are released, it is often difficult to accurately determine residual values until several years later when the market demand determines value. What about...

Win a 2011 Mustang GT in Ford Customer Service Division ‘Mustang 5.0 Fever’ Sweepstakes

Copy of HGM network — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:45:00 +0000

Instead of plunking down the $30K+ for a new 2011 Mustang GT why not try to win one. Ford Customer Service Division has you covered as they are giving away a new 2011 Mustang GT with the all-new 5.0-liter V-8 as part of the "Mustang 5.0 Fever" sweepstakes. For the sweepstakes one grand prize winner will be selected to drive away in an all-new...

Bright Automotive Signs Deal to Electrify USPS Fleet

Copy of HGM network — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:03:00 +0000

As federal government agencies add electric vehicles to their fleet, will consumers notice and follow along? If an agency such as the USPS, who is seen be everyone, employs electric vehicles in daily use will consumers believe that EVs are feasible, reliable means of transportation and follow suit? These questions will remain unanswered for some...

And The Top 3 Finalists For World Green Car Are?

Copy of HGM network — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:59:00 +0000

The winner of the 2010 World Green Car award will be announced at the opening of the New York Auto Show in April and we will have to wait until then to see which vehicle prevails, but the list has now been narrowed down to only three remaining vehicles. The top three finalists for the World Green Car award are the Honda Insight, the Volkswagen...

St. Patrick’s Day Preview: The Most Popular Cars Painted Green

Copy of HGM network — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:35:00 +0000

We write a lot about green cars, here at GreenCarReports.com. Surprise, right? Now our partner TrueCar has provided some data about which cars are greenest. That is, which cars are most often ordered in the color green. Consider this our automotive St. Patrick's Day preview. It's long been known that a green paint job is a special taste for car...

2010 Toyota Prius Reigns As Japan Sales Champ Despite Recalls

Copy of HGM network — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:54:00 +0000

() Unlike some of its Toyota brethren, the 2010 Prius hybrid was never pulled off sale due to recalls. But U.S. sales fell 6.1% in February anyway, against the previous month, though they rose versus February 2009, when the new 2010 model hadn't yet hit dealers. Currently, the 2010 Prius is the subject of two recalls: one from last fall to shorten...