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
La Jolla, California — Americans long assumed that bigger meant better. But lately, going small is the new way to go big.
Apple is perhaps the best example. By creating a complete set of tools that range from the large (yet still quite small) iPad to the smaller iPhone down to the tiny iPod Nano and Shuffle, Apple figured out ingenious
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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Portland, Oregon — Have you ever walked into a room and noticed a man or woman who possesses striking features? We’re not talking supermodel here. Just someone with chiseled cheek bones. Or elaborately coiffed hair. Or even a Jay Leno chin.
People stop. Stare. Some even point in a not-so-subtle way.
That reaction is what early owners of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster
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
In a brief statement today, Toyota confirmed that “production interruptions” are likely due to damages sustained during the 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami on March 11, 2011. We commented in late March about the Toyota Prius v Launch being delayed due to Prius production concerns.
Production of the 2011 Lexus CT 200h, Lexus HS 250h
UPDATE: The Ford Fusion takes out the Toyota Prius in this battle. Voting is now closed for this matchup.
Argument For: The technologically-sophisticated 2011 Ford Fusion meets every possible need for the midsize sedan shopper, from four-cylinder efficiency to V6 sport sedan capability, with all-wheel-drive, a sophisticated hybrid powertrain system, and a Top Safety Pick crash-test result
Can you imagine how good it would feel to add gas to your vehicle only nine times in a year? The Prius could make that seemingly far-fetched goal a reality. The following analysis is based on my experience driving the 2011 Toyota Prius Three, the most fuel-efficient car that is not named the Nissan Leaf or Chevy Volt.
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Gas prices inch higher each day. People are wringing their hands and looking for more fuel-efficient vehicles. While the Nissan Leaf grabs headlines and curious glances as the first all-electric vehicle and the Chevy Volt wins award after award for its innovative plug-in hybrid technology, one ridiculously efficient vehicle keeps plugging along on roads all around you.
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UPDATE: The Ford Fusion takes out the Toyota Camry in this sedan battle. Voting is now closed for this matchup.
Winner: 2011 Toyota Prius
Argument For: With a combined fuel economy rating of 50 mpg, an extremely low carbon footprint rating, hatchback utility, high-tech features, and comfortable seating for five adults, the 2011 Toyota Prius is a terrific jack-of-all-trades kind
