Trucks With Worst Gas Mileage: Be Informed and Save

By: Gary Johnson | Posted: January 9, 2011
Filed under: Autos

It seems lately that the price of fuel is on a constant upward trend and with this in mind it is more important to try and avoid the most fuel demanding vehicles. There are things we can do which can help us as consumers to purchase more fuel efficient cars…

2011 Ford Explorer: 2010 Taurus Like Reinvention

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: December 13, 2010
Filed under: Autos

For those of you who thought the Ford Explorer was made part of automobile history, you would have been shocked when the Detroit Auto company announced that they were to launch a 2011 model. The SUV was not coming back in a form that we are familiar with – you…

Safest SUV and Crash Test Ratings

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: December 7, 2010
Filed under: Autos

Earlier today we discussed how important it was to know the MPG rating for a vehicle, not standard gasoline vehicles, but Hybrid, EVs and Plug-in Hybrids. Now we thought we would look at another important factor, but this time with an SUV. When you think of these sports utility vehicles…

Honda Element Discontinued After 2011: CR-V to Blame

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: December 5, 2010
Filed under: Autos

Honda announced that the Honda Element is to be discontinued after the 2011 model, this SUV promised so much but has come under intense pressure from not only rivals but the CR-V as well. So where has it gone wrong for this boxy utility vehicle?

2011 Dodge Durango Review: Crossover SUV Showdown

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: November 15, 2010
Filed under: Autos

Who would have thought two years ago that Chrysler would revive the Durango? Well they have, and Inside Line has been out test-driving the new 2011 Dodge Durango, and it looks as though it will be heading into a Crossover SUV showdown with the likes of Chevrolet Traverse, 2011 Ford…

Volkswagen Touareg R Hybrid: V8 and electric harmony

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: August 27, 2010
Filed under: Autos

Whenever you think of a hybrid vehicle you think of something that is designed to reduce your carbon footprint, but always comes at a price. That price is performance; as we well know that the extra weight of the batteries and electric motor is the downside to the hybrid. However,…