Toyota and, to a lesser extent, Honda were pioneers for being the first to introduce full-hybrid vehicles — the Prius and Insight, respectively — to the mainstream market. However, despite their popularity, both hybrids have taken a backseat to the new shakers in the industry, the Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan Leaf. The Leaf is [Read More]

General Motors has finally announced the pricing details on the anticipated Chevrolet Volt, its electric-vehicle with extended-range capability. The Volt will be initially available in a few states, including California, New York, Michigan, Connecticut, Texas, New Jersey and the Washington D.C. area. Prices will start at $41,000; however, with a full federal income tax credit [Read More]

Lincoln has released the pricing details for its all-new MKZ, which recently took the honors of being the most fuel-efficient car in its class. As bit of a surprise, unlike most other hybrid vehicles, there will be no price premium compared to over the base all-gas model. Prices start at $35,180, including destination and delivery. [Read More]

The Honda CR-Z is one of the few fuel-efficient sports cars in North America, but that’s not the case in Europe where — with all those diesel engines — virtually every other car is fuel-efficient. That said, it was only natural that the CR-Z would be compared to one of these diesel Sports cars. The [Read More]

The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid has officially been certified by the EPA to get 41 mpg in city driving and 36 mpg on the highway, making it the most fuel efficient luxury sedan in the U.S. market. This is not surprising because the MKZ is essentially a very gussied up Ford Fusion Hybrid. The MKZ [Read More]