Posted in Chevrolet, Fuel Savings, hybrids on Feb 28th, 2009
That’s right, that’s what the new guy said about an hour ago. President Obama signed executive policy directives this morning that would direct automakers to establish minimum 35 miles per gallon fuel efficiency by 2020 and also directs the Department of Energy to go ahead with increased fuel efficiency standards for 2011. If you thought that once […]
Posted in Chevrolet, Fuel Savings on Feb 21st, 2009
Now that Toyota has outsold GM for 2008 by over a half a million cars, presuming that GM will still be here in 2010, will Toyota be able to compete with the Cadillac Converj? Recently unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show, the Converj is a Voltec driven luxury car that uses electric power as its […]
Posted in Chevrolet, Electric Cars on Feb 18th, 2009
Interesting release this morning by the Associated Press… General Motors says that the current developmental model of the much awaited Chevy Volt is getting 40 miles for a single charge, thanks to a newly designed low-rolling resistance tire developed by Goodyear and a more efficient Bose sound system. After the 40 miles, a small internal […]
Posted in Chevrolet on Jan 26th, 2009
That’s right, that’s what the new guy said about an hour ago. President Obama signed executive policy directives this morning that would direct automakers to establish minimum 35 miles per gallon fuel efficiency by 2020 and also directs the Department of Energy to go ahead with increased fuel efficiency standards for 2011. If you thought that once […]
Posted in Chevrolet, Fuel Savings, GM on Jan 15th, 2009
Chevy is not going down without a fight and not at all according to Rich Wagoner. The beleaguered automaker unveiled 3 new concept cars at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. The Chevy Spark will be offered for sale in next year. It was unveiled 2 years ago as the Chevy Beat. This is a Mini-Cooper […]
The new year for auto purchases looks very much like the stock market. Those who do well in the market are those who are either smart or foolish enough to buy at the bottom. The same situation seems to be present in the auto market. The actual deals are probably only half as good as […]
Posted in Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford, Sub Compacts, Toyota on Dec 19th, 2008
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety just released encouraging results of a crash test for compact cars. Compacts have become increasingly safer in recent years due to improved equipment. Stronger structures and side air bags are eroding one of the more compelling reasons not to buy a compact. Top scorers are […]
Toyota lists 5 models among the top 10 most researched hybrids on MSN Autos. The list is 1. Totoyta Prius 2. Honda Civic Hybrid 3. Toyota Camry Hybrid 4. Ford Escape Hybrid 5. Nissan Altima Hybrid 6. Toyota Highlander Hybrid 7. Lexus RX 400h 8. Mercury Mariner Hybrid 9. Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 10. Lexus 600h. […]
Nissan Motors is bent on leading the parade when it comes to non fossil fueled autos. They recently announced that they are stepping up their timetable on the introduction of a line of EV’s (electric vehicles) that are customer and environmentally friendly. Nissan committed to the producing a small sedan expected to seat 5 passengers […]
Today’s headlines announcing that car sales are at 25 year lows are another bleak reminder that if the consumer was slowing down before, he/she is now wearing a hardhat. When the world leaders come together in such a short time with billions of prime pumping cash to avoid the next Great Depression, I guess it’s […]