A new report from MSNBC reveals which vehicles boast the best fuel-efficiency. It’s a useful listing as summer nears and gas prices top $4 and even $5 per gallon. Placing fifth in the report is the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, which scores 44 miles per gallon and an estimated fuel cost per year of just $1,268. The vehicle is actually available in about seven different models, starting at just $15,805 — though adding luxury options can bring the price closer to $30,000. However, with Honda currently offering a 0.9 per cent financing option over 60 months, this remains an affordable vehicle no matter your budget. [click to continue…]
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Palo Alsto, California-based electric car maker Tesla has unveiled a new battery-powered vehicle: the Model X. It’s a crossover (a combination of one part sport utility vehicle, one part minivan) that features “falcon wing” rear doors and seating for seven. [click to continue…]
A new report suggests that automakers are struggling to move electric vehicles even as American consumers continue to face down shockingly high gas prices. The situation appears to make clear than some kind of advancement in electric car technology must be made in order to lure the average automobile consumer away from the internal combustion engine. [click to continue…]
It’s clear the Connected Car revolution is under way and that many drivers love the idea of accessing information, including their contacts, with hands-free telematics technology. But is it possible the very companies who produce cars with this technology could use it against us? [click to continue…]
Say you’re driving along in an electric car and running low on power. You’ve got a specialized need that can’t be always be filled by the corner fillin’ station, my friend. That’s where a voice-activated cloud-connected destination system would sure come in handy. That’s exactly what Nissan’s new Information and Communications Technology system includes (ICT). [click to continue…]