Ford returns to the top of the Automotive World with the Ford Fusion. Voted Motor Trend’s Car of the Year; Ford has reclaimed title after an 8 year hiatus. Ford decided to take a page out of the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry handbook; which have been the best selling cars in the mid-sized segment [...]
Tag Archive 'Hybrid'
The 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid – Technology = Savings
Posted in Alternative Fuel, Hybrid, Luxury, Mercury, Review on Aug 7th, 2009
Mercury’s 2010 Milan Hybrid is one smart vehicle. It has been labeled the most fuel-efficient midsize sedan in America, getting more than 700 miles to a tank during city driving. As with most Hybrids, the engine is powered by a combination of a gasoline engine and an electric motor which draws power from [...]
The Escalade Hybrid is the best way for environmentally conscious customers to get their luxury SUV with out sacrificing quality. Maximum seating capacity in the Hybrid is 8. It is also the only full-size luxury SUV hybrid on the market. Due to its 2 mode hyrbrid powertrain, the Escalade Hybrid recieves 50 percent better fuel [...]
Ever since the Taurus took a nose dive a few years ago, Ford has been looking for a suitable replacement to challenge the Accord and Camry in the mid-sized car segment. Since its first introduction in 2006, Ford has made many modifications to the Fusion including the new Hybrid power plant that the public have [...]
Forget Hybrids….Diesel Power Rules!
Posted in Car, Diesel, Volkswagen on Jun 23rd, 2009
I have been saying for years now that Diesel power cars get the same fuel economy as hybrids; but no one wants to listen. The very mention of the word “Diesel” makes people cringe at the thought of overly gross polluting Commercial Trucks and nasty Old Mercedes cars.
Well now that Diesel gas prices have fallen [...]
GMC showcased one of their top two-mode hybrid concept cars at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show, the Denali XT Hybrid concept truck. The Denali XT Hybrid is the latest feature of Professional Grade engineering and offers a 50% increase in fuel economy. It is combined with 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline capability and a more [...]
10 New Car Features Here to Stay
Posted in Misc on Jan 6th, 2009
Over the past year or two there have been many new features available as standard options or add-ons for many cars. Some of these features are revolutionary and exciting, some have been around in one form or another for years, and then there are those that died a quick death.
General Motors has set the release date for the first E-REV car. The Chevy Volt set to go public in 2011; is an extended range electric vehicle. Really the Volt is the new generation of hybrids which will use not only a gasoline engine but an electric engine too.