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Jeremy Clarkson calls Honda Insight "Biblically terrible"

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green, Hatchbacks, Honda, UK 2010 Honda Insight – Click above for a high-res image gallery Though the Honda Insight has been in the public eye for less than a year, the inexpensive hybrid has already attracted its fair share of attention. The Insight is seen as a big competitor for the Toyota Prius, and [...] [...]

Hybrid Cars Are Red Hot in Japan

Japanese carmakers are widely recognized as leading exporters of hybrid cars to the United States. But their key strategic advantage may become their ability to sell hybrid gas-electric vehicles to Japanese consumers. [...] [...]

35 mpg by 2016: Still a bad addict

The 35 mpg+ Ford Fusion hybrid Tomorrow President Barack Obama will issue new vehicle emissions standards that will include a green house gas emission reduction of about 30 percent, according to early reports. Thus, by 2016 CAFE will be increased to 35 mpg – the number CAFE is now to achieve by 2020. So, by 2016 [...] [...]

Jetta TDI better than the Toyota Prius?

Not enough engine? Last night I was half asleep when I think I saw a new VW commercial pitting the new VW Jetta TDI against hybrids. Essentially, the commercial portrays the TDI as a very fuel efficient vehicle – just like a hybrid – but an efficient car with real power, unlike wimpy hybrid cars. I laughed. [...] [...]