June 18, 2013
- While Jerry Seinfeld was gallivanting around LA with Sarah Silverman in a Jaguar XKE, our favorite car-loving comedian, Jay Leno, was checking out the all-new 2014 Cadillac ELR. Set to go on sale later this year, Cadillac brought its ELR to Jay Leno's Garage to show off some of its styling and technology as well as give Leno some seat time in the range-extended EV. Leno owns both a Volt and a CTS-V, and the ELR is a kind combination of the two (sort of). In this episode, Leno spends some time...
- General Motors has released pricing for the 2014 Buick Lacrosse, giving it a price increase of about $500 over 2013 with a starting MSRP of $34,060 including a $925 destination charge. The base engine is a 2.4-liter four cylinder E-Assist mild hybrid that makes 182 hp and 172 lb-ft of torque, while there is a 3.6-liter... more
June 17, 2013
- Don't you wish more auto enthusiasts were like Jay Leno? Sure, plenty of the stuff he likes isn't overly green, but at least he can't drive his massive collection of cars all at once. And he does like plenty of electric and hybrid vehicles too--among them, the Chevrolet Volt. Leno has his own Volt, so he was bound to like its sportier, more...
June 15, 2013
- Pros and Cons* Pros The Mercedes S Class is available with a choice of four different engines, including hybrid and diesel options. Sophisticated components, such as the Mercedes Active Body Control (ABC) suspension, along with an impressive list of standard equipment and unparalleled comfort make it the ultimate luxury sedan. Cons The price, which is quickly inflated by the huge list of options, high maintenance costs, as well as the multitude of driving assist systems and its overly-...
June 14, 2013
- Pros and Cons* Pros The Mercedes S Class is available with a choice of four different engines, including hybrid and diesel options. Sophisticated components, such as the Mercedes Active Body Control (ABC) suspension, along with an impressive list of standard equipment and unparalleled comfort make it the ultimate luxury sedan. Cons The price, which is quickly inflated by the huge list of options, high maintenance costs, as well as the multitude of driving assist systems and its overly-...
June 12, 2013
- Electric vehicles take on an 80 percent charge in 20 minutes; Focus Electric built in Germany; economy to help popular hybrid hit sales goal.
- GM is boosting incentives on the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid to spur sales and lower stockpiles amid price cuts and lease deals on the Nissan Leaf and Fiat 500e electric vehicles.
June 11, 2013
- The debate on taxing hybrid owners to help recover lost gas taxes has hit the state of Michigan, home of the U.S. auto industry. One of America’s big three, General Motors, is voicing its opposition of a tax on electric and hybrid vehicles, stating that it’s not fair to the consumer or the manufacturers and suppliers... more
- With signs that sales of its Chevrolet Volt battery car could be coming unplugged, General Motors is offering potential buyers as much as $5,000 in incentives – making it the latest maker to try to cut prices in a bid to boost lagging demand for electric vehicles.Whether the move will work remains to be seen, as GM has already trimmed the price on the Volt plug-in hybrid. But rival Nissan has had ...
- A hybrid with fashion sense Slowly, but surely, I'm warming up to the idea of hybrid-drive living. After many hours behind the wheels of vehicles such as the Prius c, Chevy Volt and even the Nissan LEAF, I've come to appreciate them quite a bit. Now, after a week with the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi, I'm once again singing the praises of a hybrid vehicle. It's amazing what a little evolution, and a good design package, can do for one's opinion. What...
June 10, 2013
- General Motors Co. is boosting incentives on its plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt to help reduce inventory that has swelled to more than 4.5 months, and as it prepares to start production on the 2014 model.
June 7, 2013
- Pros and cons* Pros Proven reliability, quality materials, a multitude of storage options and a choice of engines and an excellent Hyundai warranty make this model an attractive option for buyers. Cons Weak lateral seat support, limited rear-seat headroom, and the lack of sporty handling are likely to disappoint. Price The base Sonata GL starts at $23,999. The GLS version has a starting price of $25,999. The SE version has a MSRP of $27,399. The Sonata Limited starts at $28,999...
- Pros and Cons* Pros The BMW 5 Series strikes the perfect balance between handling and comfort. In addition, the quality materials, generous room, efficient automatic transmission and impeccable all-wheel drive system contribute to its overall greatness. Cons The conservative styling of the instrument panel, seats that lack support, high price and expensive options make its less attractive. Price The BMW 528i starts at $54,500. The all-wheel drive...
June 6, 2013
- As readers may know, I'm currently doing a longterm test drive of GM's plug-in hybrid, the Chevrolet Volt. This week, I've thrown my Western Canada Wilderness Committee card out the window to review another General Motors' product, though one that couldn't be more different than the Volt.
June 5, 2013
- Since 2012 green vehicles have been the talk of the town from Canadian government financial incentives to a new CAA web page dedicated to the implementation of charging stations at various locations throughout the country. What are the different types of green vehicles? There are three categories of green vehicles in the North American market. Once you've sorted out the differences you'll know which is best for you. Count the number of motors, find out which ones propel the vehicle, and you'...