Top 10 Stories of 2014
Here at Clean Fleet Report we had a great year, seeing and reporting to you on a record number of cars, trucks, SUVs and even some two-wheel fuel-efficient vehicles.
5 Questions To Ask Before Getting Car Insurance for Your Hybrid
Tips for the new car buyer When it comes to purchasing a new car, people usually focus on the technical characteristics of the vehicle itself, … Read more
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.
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.
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
Welcome To the New MPG Clubs
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.
Road Test: 2014 Toyota Prius c and Prius V Hybrids
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.
Top 10 MPG Best-Sellers of 2014 (January-June)
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.