Tag Archives: 2013

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Recall: Buick LaCrosse and Regal, Chevrolet Malibu eAssist

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. These vehicles may have…

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Nissan Leaf achieves IIHS Top Safety Pick rating

One of our favorite electric cars, the Nissan Leaf just got a healthy dose of kudos from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) with a “Top Safety Pick” rating….

All-New Ford Fusion Hybrid

Ford courting fleet customers with electricified models

Ford this week is touting their success in winning a growing number of commercial buyers such as Con-way, Esurance, Quest Diagnostics and AT&T who are buying hybrid vehicles for their…

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Whats new: 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid

Since its debut, the Optima Hybrid sedan has garnered awards and accolades for Kia in recognition of its design, performance and value. When we test drove it last year we…

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Long term test: 2013 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid

Hybrids generally today come in two varieties, those that are all-out about maximum fuel efficiency such as the Toyota Prius, and those that allow you to have you cake and…

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Long term test: 2013 Chevrolet Volt

We compared the Chevrolet Volt against the Toyota Prius Plug-In last year and were duly impressed with the Volt’s mainstream appeal and overall character. This week we were again given…

All-New Ford Fusion Hybrid

2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid gains market share against Toyota

Despite the scandal of questionable fuel mileage figures alleged by Consumer Reports last fall, Ford is riding high with sales of their new 2013 Fusion Hybrid. The new car achieved…

Nissan Resonance Concept

Nissan Resonance Concept takes hybrid SUV to next level

Today at Detroit, Nissan unveiled the hybrid Resonance Concept which signals a future compact SUV design direction for new products to come. It’s believed the Resonance speaks to the look…

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2014 Cadillac ELR debuts at Detroit Auto Show

One of the big debuts we have awaited from the Detroit Auto Show this year is the Cadillac ELR. The new extended-range electric vehicle brings the same popular and proven…

Volkswagen CrossBlue Concept combines diesel and electric power

Volkswagen today unveiled their new CrossBlue diesel-hybrid SUV Concept, which foretells a new production crossover vehicle that will slot between the Tiguan and Touared SUV’s price-wise. Potentially ground-breaking is the…