Ford’s new hybrids – A perfect Fusion of fuel economy and price?
2013 Ford Fusion hybrid
Or is it still about PR and halo products?
Great new looks? Check. Luxurious interior? Check. The latest and greatest technology? Check. Outstanding fuel economy? Check. Check. Cost-effective price? To be determined.
Without question, the new 2013 Ford Fusion is ready to take on the likes of the Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord, and adding a plug-in hybrid in addition to the hybrid option only makes the Fusion that much more compelling.
So, will Ford finally have a hot-selling hybrid on its hands? Read more…
Categories: Buying Hybrids, Ford C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid, Ford Focus hybrid, Hybrid Cars, Plug-in Vehicles, plug-in hybrid cars Tags: Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid, Ford Fusion hybrid, Hybrid Cars, plug-in hybrids, Toyota Camry hybrid
C-Max hybrid: Time for Ford to take a stand
Shelve the C-Max if its not a legitimate Prius-contender
Ford’s hybrid program has been too much talk not enough walk
Over the years Ford has made quite a few big promises regarding its green intentions and desire to become a leader in hybrid cars. Of course most of this hype predates current CEO Alan Mulally. Under Mulally, fuel economy has still been a focus, but instead of hybrid technology, Mulally has focused on Ecoboost and small cars.
But the new C-Max hybrid promises to change that, and it couldn’t come at a better time. Read more…
Categories: Buying Hybrids, Ford C-Max hybrid, Fuel Economy, Hybrid Cars Tags: Ford C-Max hybrid, Ford Fusion hybrid, Hybrid Cars, Toyota Camry hybrid, Toyota Prius
Cost-effectiveness: To buy a hybrid sedan or not
Sonata hybrid is the least cost-effective hybrid sedan
Some hybrids are more cost-effective than others
Is it worth it to buy a hybrid? That depends on many factors, including the hybrid being considered.
In terms of hybrid sedans, however, the most cost-effective hybrids still take 6 years to recover their costs compared to their conventional counterparts. Others take up to 10 years. Read more…
Categories: Buying Hybrids, Ford Fusion hybrid, Fuel Economy, Hybrid Cars, Hyundai Sonata hybrid, Kia Optima hybrid, Toyota Camry hybrid, Toyota Prius Tags: Ford Fusion hybrid, Hybrid Cars, Hyundai Sonata hybrid, Kia Optima hybrid, Toyota Camry hybrid, Toyota Prius
Lexus, Ford hybrids earn 2011 Motorist Choice Awards
HS 250h hybrid best value in the luxury segment
AutoPacific and IntelliChoice Reveal 2011 Motorist Choice Awards
Using survey data from 72,000 vehicle owners with a particular focus on customer satisfaction and cost of ownership, AutoPacific and IntelliChoice have revealed their 2011 Motorist Choice Awards.
And a few hybrid cars made the list. Read more…
Categories: Buying Hybrids, Ford Fusion hybrid, Hybrid Cars, Lexus HS 250h hybrid, Lincoln MKZ hybrid Tags: Ford Fusion hybrid, Hybrid Cars, lexus hs 250h hybrid, lincoln
Nissan Leaf outselling all hybrids, except Toyota Prius
The second best selling alternative powertrain vehicle in June.
Can there be only one hybrid, one plug-in hybrid and one EV?
The Toyota Prius has dominated hybrid sales forever. When it comes to hybrids, it really is the Prius and everything else, but nothing else really matters.
That doesn’t mean all other hybrid cars suck. There are great hybrids out there, such as the Ford Fusion hybrid or the Lexus CT 200h, just to name a few, but their sales make them almost irrelevant.
Consequently, the fact that the Nissan Leaf outsold all hybrids in June, except the Prius, is almost profound, almost. Read more…
Categories: Ford Fusion hybrid, Honda Insight, Hybrid Cars, Lexus CT 200h hybrid, Nissan Leaf, Plug-in Vehicles, Toyota Prius, electric cars, plug-in hybrid cars Tags: electric cars, Ford Fusion hybrid, Honda Insight, Hybrid Cars, Lexus CT 200h hybrid, Nissan Leaf, plug-in hybrids, Toyota Prius
Prius-fighting: Is Ford’s C-Max hybrid up to the task?
Will Ford's Prius-fighter be up to the task?
C-Maximizing Ford’s hybrid sales
By 2013 Ford hopes to triple its hybrid sales to 100,000 units per year with the upcoming C-Max hybrid leading the way.
“This is our Prius fighter,” recently stated Ford Marketing Chief Jim Farley.
But do the numbers add up? Read more…
Categories: Buying Hybrids, Ford C-Max hybrid, Ford Fusion hybrid, Fuel Economy, Hybrid Cars, MIsc., Toyota Prius, Toyota Prius V Tags: Ford C-Max hybrid, Ford Fusion hybrid, Fuel economy, Hybrid Cars, Toyota Camry hybrid, Toyota Prius
Bin Laden’s death, higher gas prices and American fuel economy
Never forget the role oil played
Retaliation threats to drive oil prices higher?
As America celebrates the death of Osama bin Laden, fear has spread into the oil markets and the possibility of higher oil prices loom great as the threat of retaliations add more uncertainty into the energy markets. This morning on CNBC several energy experts claimed the trend for oil prices is now higher.
Nevertheless, America! – has been a common mantra last night and into this morning. Feeling strongly American? Why not a new fuel efficient American car? Read more…
Categories: Buying Hybrids, Chevy Silverado hybrid, Energy Independence, Ford Fusion hybrid, Fuel Economy, Hybrid Cars, MIsc., Plug-in Vehicles, electric cars, plug-in hybrid cars Tags: Chevy Silverado hybrid, Chevy Volt, Ford Fusion hybrid, foreign oil dependence, Fuel economy, Hybrid Cars
Hyundai Sonata hybrid cheapest hybrid sedan
Hyundai: The low-priced hybrid leader
And it’s lithium powered
As has been speculated for some time on this blog, the upcoming 2011 Hyundai Sonata hybrid will be the cheapest hybrid sedan when it goes on sale in January, undercutting both the Toyota Camry hybrid and the Ford Fusion hybrid.
Starting at $26,545 including a $750 destination charge, according to InsideLine, the Sonata hybrid will be the cheapest hybrid sedan, but maybe not for long. Read more…
Categories: Ford Fusion hybrid, Hybrid Cars, Hyundai Sonata hybrid, Kia Optima hybrid, Toyota Camry hybrid Tags: Ford Fusion hybrid, Hybrid Cars, Hyundai Sonata hybrid, Kia Optima hybrid, Toyota Camry hybrid
Lincoln MKZ hybrid looks very impressive
A new luxury hybrid standard?
A head turning hybrid
Was running some errands this morning when I passed a Lincoln MKZ hybrid. What an impressive looking car!
Already the Ford Fusion hybrid is a pretty good looking sedan – the best looking hybrid sedan so far, in my opinion. However, the silver MKZ hybrid I saw this morning blows the Fusion hybrid away. Read more…
Categories: Buying Hybrids, Ford Fusion hybrid, Hybrid Cars, Lincoln MKZ hybrid, MIsc. Tags: Ford Fusion hybrid, Hybrid Cars, Lincoln MKZ hybrid
Ford Fusion hybrid most reliable family car
Fusion lifts Ford reliability ratings
Fusion hybrid tops Consumer Report’s survey
The most reliable family sedan according to Consumer Report’s survey data is the Ford Fusion hybrid, the only hybrid with a top 3 placing in any category surveyed by CR.
Also noteworthy, according to the data Ford and GM continue to gain on long time leaders Toyota and Honda, but Asian automakers still lead in reliability, despite massive Toyota recalls.
Categories: Buying Hybrids, Ford Fusion hybrid, Hybrid Cars, MIsc. Tags: Ford Fusion hybrid, Hybrid Cars
