Far more cost-effective than plugging in?
The reality of hybrid cost effectiveness
Sure, we’ve pitted the Chevy Volt against the Toyota Prius in the past, but this time we have some real numbers. Unfortunately, the numbers don’t look good. So, if you think the Volt is set to save America, you might not want to read any [...]
Can this really change the auto industry?
Game changer? Not any time soon
The latest energy bill provides nice tax credits for natural gas vehicles. Honda executive claims, “This could be a game-changer.”
“The Volt is a game-changing product,” recently claimed a Volt executive.
Maybe. Nonetheless, shouldn’t we wait until the game actually changes before claiming a product a [...]
8 years, 100,000 miles
Not really that shocking
And why not?
Of course Nissan is going to match GM’s battery warranty for plug-in vehicles, despite early indications suggesting a much shorter warranty. Anyway, just as the Chevy Volt will include an 8 year or 100,000 mile warranty, so to will the Nissan Leaf.
Really, this early in the game, [...]
Cheaper to lease than to own.
Is leasing the future of the auto industry?
The new Chevy Volt will be offered at $41,000, although the new plug-in vehicle will also qualify for a $7500 tax credit. A loaded Volt, with leather seats and a rear view camera, will cost $44,600.
However, the Volt will also be available for [...]
In need of an update
A better ride coming soon
In some respects the Honda Insight has been a failure. Sales of the hybrid have fallen fall short of Honda’s expectations and many consumers – even Consumer Reports – have slammed the shoddy ride quality of the Insight.
Fortunately, a number of new upgrades to the vehicle are [...]
How much? We'll find out tomorrow?
Still limited by supply
Tomorrow GM will announce Chevy Volt pricing.
For now the price of the Volt is almost irrelevant, as supplies will be very limited for at least for the two years of production, and possibly much longer. Thus, I’m expecting a bit of a shock when it comes to [...]
Hybrids. All about California?
What’s the problem with the king of hybrid cars?
Compared to last year, Toyota Prius sales are down more than 15 percent. Why?
Is it the depressed California auto market still reeling from massive losses in property values? Are buyers simply waiting for plug-in vehicles? Is it gas prices? The recall scandal? All of [...]
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Fisker dealer Mike Sullivan discusses the sales timeline – Click above to watch video after the jump
When Fisker received $189 million in funding, the company gave a production target date for its long-awaited Karma of February of 2011. That release date has been delayed [...]
Time to get un-American
Outrageously cheap and fuel efficient
In the very near future Fiat might offer a two-cylinder car for the American market. Obviously, such a vehicle – one would think – would be called a joke by most Americans. Yet, what if Fiat offered an agile, fun-to-drive 100 mpg, 2-cylinder hybrid for just $12,000?
Could such [...]
Fisker Karma invited us to their new dealership in Santa Monica, CA. We found out from Mike Sullivan, dealership owner, that the colors will be available for selection at the 2011 LA Auto Show and delivery of the cars will begin in March of 2011.
