First Drive: 2011 Ford Fiesta Review April 23, 2010
Why is it that after you've taken off in an airplane, the captain
wishes you to "enjoy the flight"? I
mean, what's there to enjoy? Not being financially obese, I'm usually
relegated to corral-level…
Shades of Green: Hybrid Vehicles February 19, 2010
Introduction
The color green has become synonymous with clean, sustainable
living. Car buyers have completely altered buying habits to favor the
planet, their wallet, and many times, their public i…
10 Things You Should Know About the 2010 Toyota Prius February 18, 2010
Introduction
For as long as we can remember, words like "efficient" and "green" went hand-in-hand with "sacrifice." To be efficient you'd certainly have to get by with less, and to be green you'd oft…
Green Cars at the L.A. Auto Show December 04, 2009
Welcome to the green side of Los Angeles
If anyone asks what the theme of the 2009 L.A. Auto show was, you’d
have to answer “green.” Almost all of the debuts were electrics, clean
diesels, or hybri…
Insider's Guide: New 2010 Green Vehicle Debuts September 21, 2009
Introduction
Thanks to government regulation, advancing technology, fierce competition and good ol' consumer demand, cars are on an inevitable march to cleaner tailpipe emissions. More green tech is …
Top 10 Hottest Fuel Savers on the Web September 22, 2008
#10: 2009 Toyota Yaris
MSRP: $12,205 - $15,880
Best EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway): 29/35 mpg
Star Rating:
Google knows search. We know fuel economy. Hence, we've used Google to help u…
Photo Gallery: Fuel Saving SUVs For 2008 September 11, 2008
2008 Ford Escape HybridFord touts the Escape Hybrid as the most fuel-efficient SUV on Earth. With the front-wheel-drive version getting 34 mpg, City/ 30 mpg, Hwy, they just might be right. The higher …
Photo Gallery: Fuel Saving SUVs For 2008 August 05, 2008
2008 Ford Escape Hybrid
Ford touts the Escape Hybrid as the most fuel-efficient SUV on Earth. With the front-wheel-drive version getting 34 mpg, City/ 30 mpg, Hwy, they just might be right. The hig…
Save Fuel, Drive Diesel? Mercedes' BlueTec Breakthrough August 01, 2008
Introduction
It's the summer of 2008 and the price of gasoline and diesel fuel is higher than the combined rehab bills for Amy Winehouse and Lindsay Lohan. At least it sure feels that way. I…
Top 10 Sports Cars by Annual Fuel Cost August 01, 2008
Introduction
So you want to have fun behind the wheel, but you worry sports cars aren't great on gas. Fear not: We've assembled a list of 10 fun cars for 2008 with low annual fuel costs. We s…
Save Fuel, Drive Diesel? Mercedes' BlueTec Breakthrough July 21, 2008
Introduction
It's the summer of 2008 and the price of gasoline and diesel fuel is higher than the combined rehab bills for Amy Winehouse and Lindsay Lohan. At least it sure feels that way.…
Top 10 Sports Cars by Annual Fuel Cost July 14, 2008
Introduction
So you want to have fun behind the wheel, but you worry sports cars aren't great on gas. Fear not: We've assembled a list of 10 fun cars for 2008 with low annual fuel costs. We…
Top 10 Convertibles by Annual Fuel Cost July 07, 2008
Introduction
Summer's here, and while top-down motoring is fun, convertibles can be thirsty cars. So on with our list of the top 10 fuel-efficient convertibles by annual fuel cost. We started w…