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Department of Energy Tool Makes Comparing Lifetime Vehicle Ownership Costs Easy

Sure, there are plenty of great non-economic reasons for wanting to limit your gasoline consumption, but when it comes down to it, most of us want to know how much money we’re spending or saving as a result of our green car buying decisions. Pretty much anyone who’s ever shopped for an alternative-fuel vehicle—be it [...] [...]

Chevy Volt versus Ford Focus Electric: Americans not ready for pure EVs

Just not enough EV range for American consumer psychology. Americans want everything in their cars, and that challenge will be difficult for EVs to overcome The bulk of my driving for the last several years has been dominated by distances that just aren’t battery electric vehicle friendly. Thus, if I had to buy a plug-in, it would [...] [...]

TINSTAAFL: The costs of plug-in charging

Wiring can be a big hidden cost of plug-in charging The ability to charge your plug-in car at home can cost thousands A number of plug-in fans were rejoicing over the fact that Toyota was going to offer a $1000 240 volt charger that included free installation, but that excitement has been squashed. Turns out that Toyota [...] [...]

Toyota Motor Corporation Announces Vehicle Production Adjustments Due to Floods in Thailand

NOVEMBER 3, 2011 – Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) sends its sincerest condolences to all those affected by the recent catastrophic flooding in Thailand.   As of this time, the effect of the floods in Thailand on Toyota and Lexus production within and outside Japan is as follows. Visit @Toyota ACCESS to receive your news via e-mail. Update your [...] [...]

Ford Shows Fiesta ST Concept at L.A. Auto Show, Previews Future High-Performance Fiesta

Ford is unveiling its vision for a future high-performance Fiesta ST at the Los Angeles Auto Show this month. The Ford Fiesta ST Concept signals the next step in Ford Motor Company’s global performance vehicle strategy and hints at how a future Fiesta ST model might look when it joins the Focus ST in the [...] [...]

Focus ST, Ford’s First Global Performance Car, Pairs Performance with Comfort, Style with Power

Beginning next year with the Ford Focus ST, North American drivers will be able to own a performance car previously unavailable on this continent. [...]