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Shows better in person
We’ve all seen photos of the new Honda Insight hybrid and many of us have complained about them. However, I’m very impressed by how much better it looks in person.
Yes it’s still reminiscent of the Prius, but it also offers obvious Clarity cues. Ultimately, its definitely sleeker than the Prius, which results [...]

The Pontiac G5 Pursuit is a car that has been built for many markets. The Pursuit has been the one designed for the Canadian market. They have the same features and benefits though. Depending on where you live you may be able to purchase this vehicle as a coupe and not a four door sedan. [...]

Or do I mean F America?
Congress is in a tough spot. The majority of Americans don’t want Congress to help the US auto industry, despite the fact that all of the Big 3’s competitors receive heavy subsidies from their governments.
I understand. For decades the Big 3 built a lot of crap and, even after 9/11, [...]

Each year car companies seem to come out with new concepts or changes to their regular series. Pontiac will be no different for 2009. They are going to have some new changes that might interest you. Pontiac is offering an updated version of the G8 series.
The 2009 Pontiac G8 is a four [...]

Well, it’s not the best time of year to buy a sportscar in Estonia, but I did it! Just before the winter called in, I found the car I like and I closed the deal a couple of weeks ago. Winter is a good period to work on the car in the garage and prepare [...]

Volkswagen 2010 2009 Future cars: The new Beetle is back. In 2009 the new Beetle is going to be re-released with some updates that will make Beetle owners happier. You have several engine choices for the 2009 Beetle. As you may know, the new Beetle released in 2000 offered the same bubble [...]

Will launch with next gen Sonata
Hyundai’s first hybrid vehicles for the US market will be lithium powered, using next gen lithium polymer batteries. Expect the first BlueDrive hybrids with the launch of the next gen Sonata.
hybridcarblog.com

BMW’s green future
BMW was pretty excited to show off the Mini E electric car this morning. 150 mpg per charge. A little over 2 hour charge time. Top speed of almost 100 mph. And a 0 – 60 in a little over 8 seconds.
Sounds great.
Still, the lithium-ion battery pack takes up a huge amount of [...]

Mitsubishi 2010 2009 Future cars: In 2009 Mitsubishi is offering several changes to their existing car line. They don’t seem to have a new concept car, but the Lancer will have plenty of changes to make it worth your while. The 2009 Lancer comes in a range of prices depending on the basic [...]

Insight: More realistic than plug-ins?
When it comes to buying a car, sticker price is the most important issue for most consumers. Unfortunately, hybrid cars and plug-in vehicles cost more, which makes it harder for manufacturers to turn a profit on such vehicles.
Thus, while GM has hung its green PR hat on the Chevy Volt plug-in [...]