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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
We live in amazing automotive times. The best testaments to that are the three new “MPG clubs” that we’re introducing at Clean Fleet Report.
Clean Fleet Report has now reviewed the entire Prius family. The Prius c is a fun small car that has a much larger-car feel once inside. With the Prius V you get to add cargo-stowing functionality to the equation.
Overall, 2014 has been a good one for the automotive market and generally the alternatives – diesels, plug-in hybrids and pure electric cars – have been outpacing the market. The big question mark is the hybrid market.
Do you have a need to sit up to five adults and like the thought of getting 40+ miles per gallon while doing so? If so, the 2014.5 Toyota Camry Hybrid, whether it is the LE, SE or XLE versions, you will be doing so in comfort, with respectable performance and a high level of safety and reliability.
Designed in California and built in Kentucky, the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Premium is a near-luxury car bumping real close to the luxury car category.