Category Archives: Hybrid

Fusion Energi Titanium – quick road test

The video gives you all the tech goodies and take on the car from the Marketing folks. Sorry I couldn’t get the information on MyFord mobile for iPhone but YouTube does limit the length of the videos.  Suffice it to … Continue reading

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2013 Fabulous Fords Forever recapped

What a great show this one was. Absolutely loved that the  older A’s and T’s had a bigger presence than years past.  Found it interesting that more Pinto/Bobcats showed up than in years past as well. My personal favorite, “Best … Continue reading

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Fisker Karma quick drive impression

This I must say is an interesting car and I’m not so sure how I feel about it.  I’m a fan of big cars, but this car is a bit too cozy for its size.  I certainly appreciated all the … Continue reading

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Quick Drive 2013 Honda Accord in 2 flavors V6 and a Plug in Hybrid

One of the fun parts of the L.A. Auto Show is the Press Days Green Car Ride and Drive.  Having a 2013 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid there was a no brainer given the 115 MPGe rating.  The big surprise there … Continue reading

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2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid named Green Car of the Year

As promised a couple of posts back here is the review of the 2013 Ford Fusion SE Hybrid. It just happened to have won Green Car of the Year this week at the 2012 L.A. Auto Show. Much has changed … Continue reading

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Ford’s C-MAX delivers a quick sucker punch to the Prius V

I don’t think Toyota saw this one coming.  Like a quick kick to the groin Toyota’s Prius V suddenly isn’t all its made out to be.  That is how good the new Ford C-MAX is. More of a cute ute … Continue reading

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Sustainability for your auto and your tummy

In the land of green and sustainable the 2013 Ford Fusion is ahead of the pack when it comes to bits and parts made from recyclable materials. This nifty chart has recipes for sustainability as well as stuff to fill … Continue reading

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40+ debuts and 20 “World Premieres” planned for 2012 LA Auto Show

LA is a biggie on the auto show circuit and it isn’t all just about “green vehicles” though they tend to predominate.  Given the simple fact that the LA Auto Show is where the  ”Green Car of the Year” is … Continue reading

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Fabulous Fords Forever auto show to take place 4/22/12

If you are a Ford fan then this is the show for you.  Mark it on your calender and head to Buena Park, next to Knott’s Berry Farm for the auto show dedicated to all things Ford.  I’ll be there…wouldn’t … Continue reading

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2013 Accord Coupe Concept – thinly veiled and production ready

This concept is nearly production ready and is a good forecaster of things to come this fall when the 2013 Accord hits the market. Despite taking continuous honors such as Car and Drivers 10 best for something like the last … Continue reading

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