The annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb at the end of June had a little something for everyone this year, with a 24 Hours of Le Mans winner racing right alongside an Acura NSX and a plug-in Honda Fit EV. The EV didn't beat the racecars, but it did negotiate the 14,115-foot climb in record time to win the Electric Production Class title. Mitsubishi MiEV models finished second and third in … [Read more...]
Four Seasons Hotels teams with Tesla
Four Seasons Hotels are getting charged up by installing electric vehicle charging stations at some hotels, and making the hot Tesla EV the official hotel car for airport pick-ups and local excursions. Hotels and ski resorts have been partnering with one brand or another for years to promote an "official car", but this is the first hotel chain I know of which has partnered with an electric car. … [Read more...]
Loews Hotels gives guests Fiat 500
Loews Hotels in five US cities are offering guests the free use of a Fiat 500 during their stay, either as a loaner or as a chauffeur-driven ride. The participating hotels are Loews Madison Hotel in Washington, D.C., Loews Regency Hotel in New York City, Loews Hollywood Hotel, Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel and Loews Miami Beach Hotel. Depending on location, the freebie Fiat is either the … [Read more...]
VW Beetle celebrates 65 years in USA
Volkswagen is celebrating 65 years since the first Beetle arrived in the United States. Since January 1949, more than 5.5 million Beetle models have been sold in the USA, in three distinctive designs. Here's some history of the beloved Bug, which became a touchstone for an entire generation and one of the most iconic and recognizable vehicles in the world: The first Volkswagen in the USA was … [Read more...]
2014 best cars for the money
Whether you are planning to spend less than $20,000 or more than $40,000 on your new car, SUV or pick-up truck, some models simply offer more value for the money than others. Here's the list of best cars for the money according to U.S. News & World Report, by size category. Even though the list is mostly import names, some of the vehicles, including the VW Jetta, Hyundai Santa Fe and Toyota … [Read more...]
Honda launches new Vezel Hybrid SUV
The all-new Honda Vezel compact utility vehicle is being introduced in both gas and a next-generation hybrid model, both with impressive performance and fuel efficiency. The hybrid has a best-in-class fuel economy rating of 63.5 MPG. The 2014 Honda Vezel Hybrid features a 1.5-litre direct-injection DOHC i-VTEC engine paired with a high-output 22kW electric motor. The hybrid is said to develop … [Read more...]
Porsche introduces new 2014 models
Porsche is introducing six new models at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show later this month. The two headliners are the world intro of the much anticipated all-new Porsche compact SUV called Macan and the North American debut of the Porsche 918 Spyder (shown here), arguably the world's first plug-in hybrid super sports car. Plus, there are the world debuts of the all-new 911 Turbo Cabriolet and … [Read more...]
2014 best buy cars, SUVs, trucks
If you are in the market for a new car, consider these 2014 best buy recommendations from the editors of Consumers Digest. The ratings are published in the December 2013 issues now on sale, and on the Consumers Digest website. The Best Buy recommendations are based on behind-the-wheel driving experience, safety ratings, ownership costs, warranty, price, comfort, cargo space and flexibility, … [Read more...]
5 best 2014 green cars
There are plenty of fuel efficient green cars on the road. But which one is the best? The five models up for the title of 2014 Green Car of the Year award from the magazine Green Car Journal include something for everyone, including clean diesel, high efficiency gasoline, and hybrid/plug-in hybrid power featured in mainstream, sporty, and executive models. The winner will be announced at the … [Read more...]
Nissan Leaf EV certified pre-owned
Nissan has plugged the electric Leaf into the Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Program. That means you can buy a used Leaf with a new car warranty and other guarantees that add confidence the purchase of a vehicle with some miles on the odometer. Certified pre-owned programs - also called CPO - are offered by all manufacturers on most of their models, but this is the first CPO program I know of in … [Read more...]
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