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Thursday July 29th 2010

Diesel Cars

2010 VW Golf TDI at the Track: 69.2 mph in the Slalom?

BMW: 5-series Diesels Coming to US Showrooms»

Edmumd's InsideLine.com brings word that a new diesel sedan will be coming across the pond from Mother Deutschland. [...]

Electric Cars

Tesla Roadster: Real-World »

Our buddies at Car and Driver tool around Ann Arbor, MI in a Tesla Roadster. Check out the [...]

Chevy Volt Meets the EV »

Chevy VoltAGE brings us this video report about a Volt test drive where prior Chevy EV1 owners had the [...]

Nissan Leaf EV Priority »

If you wanted to reserve a Nissan Leaf electric car during the early reservation period, you have until [...]

Hybrid Cars

Fifth Gear: Driving the Honda FCX Clarity

A good video review of the Honda FCX Clarity that's sold in the UK; from our friends at Fifth Gear TV:

Honda FCX Clarity: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Clarity, Safety–and Ewan McGregor!

Below is a good video on the Honda FCX Clarity, their fuel cell car that's on the roads now. Unless you're a fan, you don't hear much about it. Partially because fuel cell is seen by the masses as "hybrid". Which is bad and good. Bad because it's the powerplant that will overtake everything else in time, and you should know more about [...]

The BMW 3-Series Goes Hybrid in 2012

Somewhere there's a "hater" that's groaning in anguish, because the marque that set the standard for the modern performance sedan is going hybrid. According to BMW Coop.com, the inimitable BMW 3-Series will add a hybrid to their 2012 model year lineup. Don't just take it from the BMW Coop. Read the words of Dr. Norbert Reithofer, BMWs [...]

Toyota FT-HS: Vids and Pix of the Coming 400-hp Hybrid Supra

This concept and the car it may just replace has become an internet legend. Pix and video of the "new hybrid Supra" or "Toyota FT-HS (Future Toyota Hybrid Sport)" have been floating around the intertubes for the past 3 years. It's one of the most searched topics at HECN. Carsandsense.com wrote a little on the new Supra (?). Their take, [...]

Toyota Prius and Camry Hybrid Car Special Offer and Sales Incentives for May 2010

Toyota extends their sales promotions through May 2010. Here's a quick recap, I'll have more details soon: 2.9% APR financing on a 24, 48, or 60-month Toyota Camry Hybrid car loan through Toyota Financial Services $239/month for a 36-month Toyota Camry Hybrid car lease. $2,139 due at signing, which includes first month’s payment, [...]

The Mercedes F800 Concept: the Future isn’t Diesel….

A little vid from our boys at Mercedes Benz. With the new F800 Concept, the Germans see the future in fuel cell, by way of a stop at hybrid technology. Nice vid. Enjoy!

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Car Dealer Review: Findlay Toyota Professional and Courteous - Findlay Toyota
Findlay Toyota's staff overall were professional and courteous. I was surprised that Howie returned my phone call as promptly as he did. It was a pleasure to have him as my sales consulant. He provide... […]
Car Dealer Review: Findlay Toyota: Pain-Free and Quick - Findlay Toyota
Findlay Toyota was excellent and the whole process was pain-free and quick. Ralph was very attentive and eager to address any questions or concers I had. He was extremely helpful. My friend James refe... […]

Smart Cars

SmartforTwo: Footprint »

Probably one of the best ads demonstrating how much carbon a SmartCar uses in relation to a garden variety SUV. Once again, SmartCar wins! [Read More]

Maintenance

Consumer Reports: »

Back in April, Consumer Reports found a slight problem with the Lexus GX 460 SUV. It [...]

If You Own a Lexus »

The stability problems we mentioned yesterday are being addressed by Toyota. Today, the [...]

Toyota Engineers »

On Friday, April 16 Toyota engineers duplicated handling problems with the 2010 Lexus GX [...]

Auto Shows

AutoChina 2010 Intro: »

The best looking production station wagon (or "estate" as our British friends call them) is the Jaguar X-Type Sport Wagon. Some would say the Audi A4 Wagon, or the Allroad. No one would say the Taurus, Malibu, or anything domestic. The BMW wagons are nice, especially [Read More]