Green Wheeling

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid is an S-Class vehicle first and foremost, but one with a conscience and a nod toward environmental sustainability. It might well be properly referred to as Eco-Chic. While there are V-8 and V-12 versions of … Continue reading →

Drivers intuitively understand that the most fuel-efficient cars are the smallest ones. Where does that leave families who need some space for carrying people and their belongings? And especially, what about families who live in an environment where the roads … Continue reading →

If there’s any doubt about just how durable and trouble-free hybrid batteries are just visit Vancouver, Canada, where more than 80-percent of the city’s taxi fleet is Toyota Prius Hybrids of various model years. The Prius taxi that took me … Continue reading →

After a week with Volkswagen’s all-new 2011 Touareg TDI, we’re more resolute than ever on this matter: if you plan to make a serious investment in a serious utility vehicle, diesel power is the only way to go. When you’re … Continue reading →

Diesel-vehicle buyers in the U.S. can recoup the premium they pay for their oil-burners in less than 18 months, a new study by Carnegie Mellon University researchers finds. The report reveals even though car buyers pay more for diesel-powered vehicles, … Continue reading →

In the car business, consumer expectations frame the eventual satisfaction with a product. General Motors experienced the downside of consumer disappointment with “mild hybrid” models, such as the Chevrolet Malibu and Saturn Vue. The term “hybrid” carries with it significant … Continue reading →

While the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt have been getting all the attention lately, there are other affordable plug-in electric cars that are flying under the radar. The Coda, CT&T, THINK and Wheego are Electric Vehicles also coming to market … Continue reading →