Toyota is now officially in the plug-in-hybrid business with the all-new 2012 Prius Plug-In.
The 2012 Prius Plug-In looks pretty much like any other Prius on the road–inside and out. Besides a few elements like blue-accent headlights, LED taillights and unique aluminum wheels, the biggest difference is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack that replaces the standard nickel-metal hydride
An electric car sighting like a Chevy Volt or Nissan Leaf in Utah is a rarified event.
In fact, it’s about equally as rare as the existence of a Democrat Senator or Congressperson (Utah Congressman Jim Matheson is the lone Democrat of five representatives on the hill).
That ratio of Democrats-to-population is virtually the same as the ratio of Chevy Volt
Consumer Reports released their 2011 Annual Auto Survey yesterday and listed the most reliable vehicles in multiple categories. At Vehix, we’re committed to helping new car buyers save money and choosing a reliable vehicle is a great way to minimize trips to the dealership and keep your hard-earned cash in your pocket.
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Rush Limbaugh doesn’t like the Chevy Volt. Apparently, he thinks the federal government forced General Motors to build this car.
Au contraire, mon frere. The Volt is the realization of collaboration between former General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz and a veteran of GM engineering and product planning named Jon Lauckner. In his
At one time or another, chances are we’ve all experienced some type of anxiety. A quick Google search indicates that there are seven types, including specific disorders and a number of phobias related to most anything you can think of. Now, thanks to the debut of models like the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, I’m thinking we
I ran into a friend yesterday and he said, “My wife is convinced we need to buy a more fuel-efficient car. Which hybrid should I buy?”
It’s a common question we hear as gas prices near or top $4 per gallon. But the answer for many drivers isn’t always a hybrid, though hybrids like the Toyota Prius remain the fuel-economy leaders
The home of the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric car will soon be powered by the largest photovoltaic solar array in Southeast Michigan. The 516-kilowatt project will be built at the General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant.
The 264,000-square-foot project should be turning sunlight into electricity by the end of the summer and will save the facility approximately $15,000 per
The New York International Auto Show is providing the opportunity for show goers to ride-along in electric cars without ever leaving the show floor. For the second year in a row, Green Car Journal is hosting the EV Pavilion to help raise awareness about the capability of current and future electric cars. Last year, over
UPDATE: The Hyundai Elantra takes out the Chevy Volt in this fuel-efficient battle. Voting is now closed for this matchup.
Argument For: Stylish, spacious, able to hold five passengers, equipped with a bigger trunk, and rated to get 40 mpg on the highway, the 2011 Hyundai Elantra is half the price of a Chevy Volt, and
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The NCAA basketball tournament begins Thursday, March 17. The first annual Vehix March Motor Madness tournament begins Wednesday, March 16. We just couldn’t wait any longer.
How the Tournament Works
We’re starting with a Sweet 16 of great cars, trucks and SUVs
Over the next 14 business days, top vehicles in each of their classes
