Fuel economy - this was the main determining factor in our tally of this top five list of the best mileage hybrids. For many costumers, in the last couple of months, fuel efficiency became the #1 priority when purchasing a car. We decided to find you five best mileage hybrid cars. Take a look at them: 1. Honda Insight Honda Insight If you still don’t know, the Honda Insight, the best mileage hybrid, was introduced in 1999 as the first gasoline-electric hybrid sold in North-America. Although... Read more

With all the advancement in technology and science, it is a shame that we don’t spend more time (and of course, money) on renewable energy, which is energy generated from natural resources. Since the recent price increase in traditional energy sources you are probably looking for good information on renewable energy solutions. Rising prices of oil, gas, electricity, and other fossil fuels has led to increase interest in the development of alternative sources of energy, ranging from fuel cell,... Read more

Hybrid cars make me excited. Getting 50 miles per gallon instead of 25 makes me run to the closest hybrid car dealership and buy one. Brand new hybrid vehicles can be pains in the wallets, however you do not actually have to worry since there are a lot of old hybrid cars being sold in a similar manner to conventional fuel-operated cars. There is not much more of a risk in purchasing a used hybrid compared to any other normal vehicle. All you need to have is an understanding of how hybrid cars function... Read more

Qualified vehicles purchased on or after 1st of January, 2006, will be entitled for a tax credit ranging from $400 to $3,400 based on its fuel saving. The hybrid car tax credit is a combination of two different tax credits. The math in this computation is very complicated, and luckily you won’t have to do it. The auto manufacturers and the IRS will be responsible to certify the tax credit amount. The Civic Hybrid is qualified for $1,050 tax credit until the end of 2008. The Hybrid Tax Credit... Read more

Today, the Exxon Mobile Corp. announced its third-quarter net profit soared 58% from a year ago and it reached nearly 15 billion, the largest profit ever made by a U.S. company.  For Q3, the oil giant’s profit was an "only" $14.83 billion or $2.86 a share, up from $9.41 billion and $1.70 a share a year earlier.  High Gas Prices Help Exxon Make Record Profits Exxon also said that total production fell about 8 percent and warned that its fourth-quarter earnings will be cut... Read more

Hybrid cars are a very reliable segment overall. This is one of the key findings of the 2008 Car reliability Survey announced on Thursday by Consumer Reports. The survey included nine hybrid models and around 1.4 million subscribers of Consumer Reports. In the Family Cars category, the Toyota Prius, the Toyota Camry Hybrid and the luxury Lexus GS 450h Hybrid sedan are all among the most reliable. In the midsize SUV category, the Toyota Highlander and the Lexus RX400h are the most reliable, while... Read more

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently released the 2009 Fuel Economy Guide. We have pulled out the ten most fuel efficient vehicles that will be on the market in 2009. Guess which car tops the list with 48 mpg on city streets and 45 mpg on the highway? Yes, once again, the Toyota Prius.  By City: 1.) Toyota Prius: 48 mpg 2.) Honda Civic Hybrid: 40 mpg 3.) Nissan Altima Hybrid: 35 mpg 4.) Ford Escape/Mariner Hybrid: 34 mpg 5.) Smart Fortwo:... Read more

Mercedes announced the company’s highlights for this year’s SEMA show and I can say they are preparing something very interesting. The German automaker revealed they will present four GLK concepts from Brabus, Boulevard Customs, Legendary Motor Cars, and RENNtech.  RENNtech, a Florida based company, is well known for its tuning capabilities, and again, they did an amazing job tuning the Mercedes GLK. RENNtech’s hardcore Mercedes GLK Rally Racer is said to be inspired by runners... Read more