Posted in Ford, Fuel Savings, hybrids on Mar 22nd, 2010
The more you read about the Ford Escape, one of many SUV type vehicles that try to marry fuel efficiency with “coolness” and functionality, the more you think that you, as a consumer, would like a little more bang for your buck. We need fuel efficiency but we also need power, functionality and dependability. The […]
Posted in Hyundai on Mar 10th, 2010
The new Hyundai Sonata will be available in the USA later this month. It is an improvement on the prior Sonata models and what I find significant is that it appears to be another affordable, attractive, fuel efficient sedan that one can purchase without the hybrid upcharge. Hyundai has climbed the ladder of mechanical reliability […]
Posted in Chevrolet, Fuel Savings on Mar 9th, 2010
Look for the new Chevy Cruze due out late this summer. It is a larger replacement for the Chevy Cobalt in GM’s compact car lineup. It is a small 4 door sedan with either a 138 hp 4 cylinder or a 140 hp turbo 1.4. Six speed manual or automatic transmissions are available. Owners will […]
Posted in Chevrolet on Mar 9th, 2010
I saw a TV ad last night for the new Chevy Malibu. I was reminded of the non Super Sport models of the mid sixties – those sleek but not imposing midsized sedans that lent themselves very well to the Muscle Car Era with the inclusion of more sporty trim packages and some outrageous animals […]