Recently Kim Kommando (host of the weekly radio show bearing her name) wrote an article discussing the “One Huge Mistake People Make When Renting Cars.” In the article she explains that when you pair your cellphone with a rental car your cellphone number and call log are downloaded to the car and stays with it […]
When Will The 2016 Prius Arrive?
Toyota is the undisputed king of Hybrids. They didn’t market the first hybrid in the United States, that honor went to Honda, but Toyota manufactured the first practical hybrid that sold in large numbers. Its true sales of the first generation Prius never really took off, but the 2nd generation sold like crazy – in […]
Consumer Reports versus Ford
Recently Consumer Reports made headlines based on their testing of two new Ford hybrids: the C-MAX and the Fusion. Both hybrids carry EPA mileage stickers claiming the vehicles average 47 miles per gallon in combined city and highway driving. However, according to Consumer Reports, the Fusion averaged only 39 miles per gallon, the C-MAX 37. […]
Toyota Prius Recall
November 14, 2012 — Toyota has announced two voluntary safety recalls that could affect up to 670,000 Prius hybrids. The vehicles in question were manufactured from 2004 through 2009. So far no accidents or injuries have been reported as having been caused by either of the two issues. The first recall covers the steering intermediate […]
2012 Chevy Volt Review
The Good: Very high mpg, very quiet ride, comfortable front seats, and good handling. The Bad: Unless you already own a hybrid, you may find the dashboard displays confusing. After years of waiting the Chevy Volt is finally available to the buying public. The question is, will the public buy it? There is no doubt […]
2012 Toyota Prius c Review
The Good: Great MPG, low price, decent ride and handling and a more traditional shifter. The Bad: Sluggish off the line. The Ugly: Two-tone car seats. The Prius c (c for city) fixes almost everything I disliked about the third generation Prius (now known as the Prius HB). The Prius c is cheaper and gets […]