Ten Year Old Prius Still Outperforming Critics!! [Toyota]
Via AutoBlog Critics say battery output will degrade and cite outrageous replacement costs as a possible downside to these breakthrough machines. Well, it turns out that skeptics posed similar concerns over a decade ago, when the Toyota Prius made its U.S. debut. Turns out, those worrywarts were too, well, worried. Based on data gleaned … Read more
Three Honda models were recently named to Forbes’ list of “Best Cars for Commuters, 2011!!!!”
via HondaInTheNews.com Recognized for helping to make the daily grind a little less grueling, three Honda models were recently named to Forbes’ list of “Best Cars for Commuters, 2011.” The annual rankings are based on data from Consumer Reports’ evaluations, observed fuel efficiency in CR testing, and both front headroom and front legroom. As a … Read more
“Still Delivering Value Luxury, Three Years Later” – AutoBlog on the Genesis! [Hyundai]
via AutoBlog 2011 Hyundai Genesis Sedan Automakers have been carving the luxury segment into finer and finer slices for generations. Territory that once belonged solely to the likes of Mercury, Buick and Oldsmobile is now the fertile hunting grounds of brands from Acura to Infiniti. Thanks to these relative newcomers, buyers without the cash to jump into … Read more
The Luxurious Equus! [Hyundai]
Via Autoblog Long-Term 2011 Hyundai Equus Ultimate The 2011 Equus proves that Hyundai has the Lexus LS 460 in its sights by offering the best value proposition in the luxury flagship segment. We’re eager to see how Hyundai’s new range-topping model stands up to the day-to-day rigors of American life, and so we’ve just added … Read more
Red Cross Donation Site Opened by Honda
via Honda In The News Honda has created a new website to allow customers, suppliers and others to support the Japan disaster recovery effort through the Red Cross. The site was initially established to cater to Honda and Acura dealers, but the site has since been opened to the public. The new website … Read more
In Hopes of a High Performace CR-Z.. [Honda]
via CarandDriver Renowned Japanese tuner Mugen has announced plans to develop a higher-performance version of the Honda CR-Z hybrid. The one-off—which Mugen says is not intended for production—will make its public debut this July at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the U.K. The company says it will upgrade the 122-hp, 1.5-liter gasoline engine and … Read more
New Pohanka Toyota Building!
A lot of hard work has gone into this. A lot of hard work and long hours. But we are finally moved into our new Pohanka Toyota building! Come down and check us out!!!!
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class!!!
Via AutoBlog We usually see women behind the wheel of the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class. Who can blame them? It’s a cute little car. The original SLK debuted in 1996 with a four-cylinder powerplant and all of 136 ponies. What it lacked in the motivation department it made up for with its Vario-roof retractable … Read more
Tips for Saving on Gas! – Jalopnik
via Jalopnik Acknowledging that gas is more expensive than it used to be, and that some people are kinda freaked out by it, these 10 simple gas-saving tips have been shared by the folks at Ford as part of their push for “eco-driving.” But while the tips are easy-to-follow for most people … Read more
Toyota Planning Another 10 Hybrids by 2015!
via Car and Driver This morning, Toyota released its “Global Vision” outline for the future, a document so scintillating that had he penned it, Jerry Maguire would have fired himself. In addition to a fabulous arboreal metaphor for the company’s foci, it mentions that the big T will introduce an additional 10 … Read more
Toyota Just Sold Over 3 Million Hybrids!
via Autoblog Toyota Prius – Click above for high-res image gallery Toyota has sold just over three million hybrids globally since it introduced its first, the Toyota Coaster Hybrid EV bus in 1997, followed that same year by the first-gen Prius. More impressive is the fact that more than a million of … Read more
Toyota to Lauch Entune later this year!
Via Toyota in The News It’s a match made in heaven: On the one hand, “Consumers have grown accustomed to having the world at their fingertips through their mobile phones,” according to Jon Bucci, vice president of the Advanced Technology Department at Toyota. And on the other, those buyers also have … Read more
Honda “Best Car for the Money ratings and the Strategic Vision Total Quality Index!”
Via Honda In The News Honda’s high-quality, high-value lineup earned further impressive kudos from noted industry third parties recently, scoring recognition in both the U.S. News & World Report Best Car for the Money ratings and the Strategic Vision Total Quality Index. In the former, which rely on U.S. News automotive analysis and … Read more
