Chick Magnets
May 16th, 2008 by gmoran
Are “Green” cars the new chick magnets? Is a hybrid a must for a young social climber? Wow, am I getting old! A recent survey by Challenge X, a national collegiate engineering completion sponsored by the Dept. of Energy and General Motors, revealed new American attitudes towards the more eco-friendly autos. Here are a few: 79% of those surveyed would choose a greener car over a stylish exterior. 36% of those on the fence regarding the purchase of a hybrid will seriously consider it if gas passes $4.00 a gallon. Fuel- efficient — The new chick magnet? 88% of women surveyed say they’d rather chat up someone with the latest fuel-efficient car versus the latest sports car. How to win friends and influence people. 88% would find someone with the latest model fuel-efficient car more interesting to talk to at a party than someone with the latest model sports car. Not green? That’s a fashion don’t. 45% of 18-43 year-olds say it’s a fashion faux-pas nowadays to have a car that is not green or environmentally friendly. Project roadway. 73% of car buyers say if there were a reality TV show like “Project Runway” that was not about fashion design, but instead about designing the best-looking fuel-efficient and emissions-free car, they’d definitely watch.