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2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: First Drive

Copy of HGM network — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:30:00 +0000

We've told you many times about the upcoming 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid--delving into its cosmetic and technical changes in our live coverage from the 2010 New York auto show, discussing how it fits in the Sonata lineup in a New York preview, reporting live from Korea on the Sonata Hybrid's potential 40-mpg highway fuel economy rating, and...

Recall Alert: Lexus LX 470

Copy of HGM network — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:58:00 +0000

Another Toyota product has been subjected to a recall, although this time it's a make and model that is no longer on sale. It's the 2003-2007 Lexus LX 470. 39,000 LX 470s are being recalled due to a faulty steering shaft. Apparently, if the wheel is turned to full lock after too many shocks to the system, the shaft can disengage. No accidents have...

Driven: 2010 Toyota Corolla LE

Copy of HGM network — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:10:00 +0000

Toyota's Corolla often seems like the forgotten compact, toiling away in relative obscurity in the shadow of Honda's Civic. Never mind that Corolla is one of the best-selling name plates of all-time. A history of reliability and practicality has helped the Corolla earn that position, and for 2010, not much changes other than addition of a few...

Cities Want High-Mileage Hybrid Taxis; Judge Says It’s Illegal

Copy of HGM network — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:10:00 +0000

If you've been to New York City lately, you may have noticed an increasing number of hybrid taxis on the roads: mostly Ford Escape Hybrid SUVs, but also Toyota Camry Hybrid and Nissan Altima Hybrid sedans, and a scattering of others too. It's part of a long-term plan to green the fleet of 14,000 yellow cabs operating in the city, since they rack...

2011 Chevy Volt: Official GM Propaganda On Why It’s Better

Copy of HGM network — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:27:00 +0000

Forgive us our weariness, please. It's only Thursday, but the barrage of news about the two upcoming electric cars that will go on sale for the 2011 model year is wearing us down. Nonetheless, we have manfully pulled ourselves together to bring you the video at the bottom of this piece, in which General Motors explains why it thinks the 2011...

Renting a Dollar Small Car Gets Charged By Hertz Competition

Copy of HGM network — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:54:00 +0000

Renting a car can be a bit of challenge when you are on a budget. Sure you can got to Budget, but they might not have the best car deals. However, the rental landscape may be changing because the Dollar/Thrifty business is currently caught between two bids from Hertz Global Holdings and Avis Budget Group. Avis topped their competitions offer today...

Porsche 918 Spyder, World’s Fastest, Priciest Hybrid, OKed For Production

Copy of HGM network — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:16:00 +0000

Toss everything you thought you knew about hybrid-electric vehicles out the window. Porsche has just green-lighted production of a car that will shake preconceptions about hybrids to their roots. The Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid supercar, first shown as a concept at this spring's Geneva Motor Show, got official approval as a production model today...

2011 Chevrolet Volt Price Finally Announced

Copy of HGM network — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:30:00 +0000

Coming shortly after the Chevrolet's announcement about the 2011 Volt's 8 year, 100,000-mile battery warranty, GM has now announced the price for their range-extended EV. The Volt's MSRP will be $41,000. GM have also announced the three-year lease price for the Volt. At $350, with a $2,500 down payment, leasing the Volt will set you back only a...

2011 Chevy Volt: No $5K Rebate, HOV-Lane Access For CA Buyers

Copy of HGM network — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:48:00 +0000

Now we know: The first two plug-in cars from major manufacturers will go head-to-head on warranties and lease prices: $350 a month for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, $349 for the 2011 Nissan Leaf. Now the choice shifts to other measures, including electric and overall range, as well as the plug-in perks that states like California offer to early...

Nissan Leaf EV: Timeline For Rollout, More About Hand-Raisers

Copy of HGM network — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:02:00 +0000

It was surely no mistake that on the same day that General Motors unveiled pricing for its 2011 Chevrolet Volt, Nissan tried to grab at least some of the plug-in limelight and revealed new details about exactly where it will first roll out the 2011 Leaf. Nissan is making the Leaf EV available in California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and...