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EXXON   |  1 comment

Exxon Entering Electric Vehicle Market With Maya 300

Electric vehicles have definitely hit the big time now that gasoline-slinging companies are getting involved. The Maya 300, an all-electric vehicle coming out in 2011, will feature a lithium ion battery separator film dubbed ...READ»

Boston Ford Fusion Hybrid Shoppers Offered $1,000 Off MSRP By Stoneham Ford

Stoneham Ford in Mass announces $1,000 savings for Ford Fusion Hybrid shoppers. The extra money will come off of the MSRP of any new Fusion Hybrid. READ»

ACADIA   |  Comment

The Pontiac Solstice was Made for Miami's Sleek Drivers

There are few cars in the $20,000-$30,000 range that can turn heads quite like the Pontiac Solstice. This sexy styling, along with the Solstice’s able power train and sporty driving dynamics, has made it a sales success. For 2009, ...READ»

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Top Safety Award Goes to the 2010 Honda Insight in Miami

Miami drivers know how dangerous it can be riding around these busy city streets. That’s why reliability and safety are important aspects for any vehicle to have. Some top known safety vehicles to bless the presence of our streets ...READ»

ACADIA   |  Comment

The 2009 GMC Acadia is Miami Competitive PickUp

from Edmunds.com
As high fuel prices have prompted folks to be more realistic about their vehicle purchases, the sales of large truck-based SUVs have dropped while those of more space- and fuel-efficient crossovers, such as the 2009 ...READ»

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The New 2010 Acadia Makes Headlines in Miami

Edmunds.com For years, building tough trucks for tough work has been the focus of GMC, General Motors' truck division. But even GMC couldn't avoid the onslaught of the crossover SUV revolution. That's where the GMC Acadia comes ...READ»

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NISSAN LEAF   |  Comment

The Nissan Leaf: The First Electric Car for the People?

Up until now, all-electric vehicles have been placed squarely in the domain of the rich; few can afford the $109,000 Tesla Roadster, and even the company's upcoming "economy" car, the Model S, will cost over $57,000. With the ...READ»

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Will Portugal Become a Leader in the Electric Car Industry?

Portugal is a country with a problem: it has no domestic coal, natural gas, or oil resources, so Western Europe's poorest nation is forced to import most of it's energy. The quandary makes the country an ideal candidate for ...READ»

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2009 Hyundai Genesis The Start Of Something Great!

August 27th, 2008 by Eileen Peck If room, comfort and a smooth ride are important to you when choosing a new car, consider, the 2009 Hyundai Genesis 3.8. The Genesis 3.8 features a 3.8L V6 290-hp engine ...READ»

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FUELL CELL   |  Comment

Forget Electric Cars: The Hydrogen Road Rally Starts Today

Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are often criticized for being energy inefficient, but that hasn't stopped the annual Hydrogen Road Tour from demonstrating the capabilities of fuel cell-equipped cars. The annual rally spans over 1,700 ...READ»

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AT&T   |  Comment

AT&T Adding 15,000 Alt-Fuel Vehicles to its Fleet

AT&T, the bastion of telecommunications and...alternative fuel? The telecommunications giant is securing its transportation future by spending $565 million over the next 10 years for 15,000 alternative-fuel vehicles-- the ...READ»

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Sierra Hybrid Makes Way through Miami streets

Taken from leftlanenews.comReview: 2009 GMC Sierra 4×4 Hybrid07/08/2009, 6:59 PMBy Andrew GanzThere are plenty of vehicles on the market capable of comfortably hauling five humans and a load of cargo all while towing a Prius, but ...READ»

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Top Scientist Slams Electric Vehicles, But Misses the Mark

A top U.K. scientist says the rush to get electric cars on the road is "dangerous." The scientist, Dr. Richard Pike, is head of the Royal Chemistry Society--an important position with a direct line to the media. He says ...READ»

Environmentally Friendly Rental Cars

With gas costing more than $2 a gallon now, I have felt an almost Pavlovian desire, no doubt originating from my 1970's childhood, to explore all things energy efficient. If you are experiencing the same thing and travel actively for business, here is one way to kill two birds with one stone: Rent an environmentally friendly vehicle.READ»

HONDA   |  Comment

Choose the Honda Civic in Miami over Other Clunker Buys

Top Clunker Buys Compared: Toyota Corolla vs Ford Focus vs Honda Civic
By John Voelcker August 7th, 2009 


Thinking about trading in your clunker for a nice, new, fuel-efficient car? Take a breath; the first-week success ...READ»

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A Green Pimp My Ride: Ree-V Converts Cars to Electric

If you want your car converted to run on biodiesel or vegetable oil, there are plenty of places to turn--conversion kits are available for the DIY crowd, and the less mechanically-inclined can have professionals give their car ...READ»

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2009 Mitsubishi Galant ES: Great Mileage, Great Features, Great Price!

August 25th, 2008 by Eileen Peck The 2009 Mitsubishi Galant ES offers a sporty design in a package that means business! This roomy sedan can seat five passengers and offers all of the features you’d expect ...READ»

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Honda Insight Takes on the Toyota Prius in Miami

 By Jason Kavanagh, Engineering Editor Email | Blog Psychologists have said that consumers have a three-week memory of fuel prices. If prices stay constant for more than three weeks, the buying public's decision-making ability ...READ»

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Driving a 2009 Honda Civic or a Toyota Prius in Miami

The battle between Hybrids in Miami has begun. The move towards environmentally friendly cars has been taken to another level in these recent months. From the passing of the Cash for Clunkers Bill to the effect ...READ»

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BEST BUY   |  2 comments

Electric Motorcycles Go Mainstream: Best Buy's Selling the Brammo

It's official: the Brammo Enertia, a much-hyped electric urban commuter bike, hit a Best Buy store yesterday in Portland, Oregon, and will expand to other locations nationwide soon. The $11,995 Enertia probably won't fly off the ...READ»

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Lamborghini Cuts Emissions, But Remains in Hybrid Slow Lane

Luxury car maker Lamborghini has pledged to cut carbon emissions 35% by 2015. As part of the pledge, Lamborghini is investing $49 million in carbon cutting efforts. The company has already reduced emissions significantly with ...READ»

Celebrate Hondas 50th Anniversary in Miami

Honda just marked its first 50 years in America, commemorating the establishment of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., in a small Los Angeles storefront on June 11, 1959. "On behalf of the tens of thousands of Honda ...READ»

Howard Wilner - New 2009 Models

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One Small Electric Car and Its Big Fight for Buyers

In the race to build the first affordable electric car, one company is taking an unusual approach: they're not treating it as a race at all. "We don't want to be the first, or the biggest. We just want to be the best," says Mike ...READ»