Top 10 High-MPG Cars (Jan.-Oct. 2014)
Electric Vehicles & Plug-in Hybrids Outpace Market; Hybrids and Diesels Lag The 2015 models are here, but we like to look at the calendar year … Read more
Road Test: 2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited AWD
The Highlander Hybrid was completely redesigned for 2014. Toyota did a good job in softening the edges and making the Highlander more contemporary and in line with the fierce competition in the midsize SUV market.
Natural Gas Vehicles: A Viable Solution or Just Another Pipe Dream?
An alternative to petroleum-based fuel is urgently needed to address climate change concerns, so the search is on for a car that is not only environmentally friendly, but also something that can be easily adapted into our everyday routines. One alternative of increasingly interest, which has led to a few instances of fleets making a switch, is NGVs or natural gas vehicles.
Road Test: 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid EX
The 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid has freshened styling, technology upgrades and mechanical improvements to make it worth adding to the list of good-looking five-passenger cars.
Road Test: 2014 Ford Fusion Energi
Compared to its head-to-head competition from Toyota and Honda the 2014 Ford Fusion Energi has more power, more electric-only range and comparable EPA mileage ratings. We think it’s got styling that puts it beyond those two and pricing that’s comparable when you look at equipment.
Toyota U2 Concept Unveiled
The Toyota U2 (for Urban Utility, of course) looks like a slightly bloated version of a Ford Transit or one of the other Euro-derived truck/vans, so it has the utility nailed pretty well.
Road Test: 2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
The 2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL Clean Fleet Report drove for a week is all the car you would want – or need – in a midsize sedan.
Top 10 High-MPG Cars’ Sales in 2014 (August check-up)
Electric Cars, Plug-Ins Electrics, Diesel Sales Look Good Two-Thirds of the Way Though the Year August sales reports are in and the Nissan Leaf set … Read more
Road Test: 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage ES Hatchback
The 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage (in its first year in the Mitsubishi line-up) is carried-over in features and design for the 2015 model year. In both years you will find a basic transportation, high fuel economy car that is about as inexpensive to get into as anything on the market.
Two Wheels Get Electric Too
It looks like the motorcycle world is following the car market toward electrification, with Harley-Davidson introducing the LiveWire and Energica introducing the Ego.