2010

We couldn't list all the new features of the 2010 Toyota Prius, but here are the high points

As the Honda Insight nears its launch, advertisements touting its green cred are about to hit the airwaves. Starting in Belgium tomorrow and throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Russia thereafter, a new TV commercial called, "Let it Shine," will air. The theme of the commercial is that...

This article does not serve as an endorsement of Honda, though I believe it would be a disservice to our readers if they were not made aware of this great lease offer, only available until April 1st, on a well reviewed and highly praised hybrid vehicle.  Though typically costly, some hybrid...

With increased competition and unexpectedly high sales on the new 2010 Honda Insight, Toyota announced that they are considering lowering the price of the 2010 Prius in Japan. Toyota previously stated that they did not see the new Insight as competition to the Prius.  Noting that the Prius is...

Our list of five FAQs offers answers to many common queries about the 2010 Toyota Prius

Our colleague Marty Padget drove the all-new 2010 Toyota Prius last month; here's what he said

Tomorrow we'll kick off a full month of information about the all-new, all-amazing 2010 Toyota Prius

Audi, considered a holdout in hybrid powertrain technology, is on schedule to release a hybrid version of the Q5 Crossover vehicle in late 2010 or the ealry part of 2011. Though Audi has developed a considerable amount of fuel efficient diesel engines, they have yet to develop a hybrid...

When the 2010 Honda Insight goes on sale Tuesday, comparisons to the Prius will only intensify

The economy is rough out there, and saving money is on everyone's mind. We even saw a suggestion that Toyota should offer a cheaper Prius--without the expensive hybrid system. Which made us wonder: Would it still be a "Prius" if Toyota sold the same car, minus the hybrid system? Clearly the company...

Toyota is worried about competition from the cheaper, smaller 2010 Honda Insight, which gets mileage almost as good as the new Prius

California style, Canadian power?

The European Ford Mondeo Tri-Fuel can run interchangeably on gasoline, E85 ethanol, or liquified petroleum gas (LPG)

Well, today the word came down. The 2010 Honda Insight will carry a base price of $19,800 for the base LX model, which slides it just under the magic $20,000 mark. But--and there's a big but here--buyers will also have to pay a mandatory $670 delivery charge, which brings the total to $20,470. And...

The second generation Honda Insight is a highly anticipated vehicle. It has a distinctive hybrid design and now sports 4 doors and 4 seats. Using a new generation integrated motor assist drivetrain including a 1.3 L VTEC engine, the car is able to achieve 40 MPG city | 43 MPG highway. It has...

Toyota subtly adjusted the gas-mileage ratings for the 2010 Prius today

During his presidential campaign, then-Senator Barack Obama promised to put 1 million electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles on US roads by 2015. His pledge was one of an array of measures to reduce fuel consumption and work toward energy independence. But it begged the question: Is powering cars...

Lexus will be showing its next generation hybrid SUV at the Geneva Auto Show later this week.  The vehicle replaces the current 400h and was first unveiled at last years LA Auto Show. At that time Lexus did not release any fuel efficiency figures. The new vehicle has an extensively redesigned...

Does the Smart ForTwo Have Competition on the Way

The Honda Insight hybrid which will go on sale in the UK in early April.  It is being reported that the entry level Insight LS will cost £15,490 which translates to about $22,438 USD.  In England this price is £2380 or $3500 less than the staring price of the Prius. The upscale model of the...