Category Archives: hybrid vehicles

Reverse Decision In Honda Fuel Economy Case

Posted on May 11, 2012 by admin

A court decision to award attorney Heather Peters almost $10,000, over inaccurate fuel economy claims for her 2006 Honda Civic has been reversed by a Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge last Thursday. The case received national attention when Peters opted out of a class action suit to pursue her own small claims case. Peters was awarded reparations in February, but Honda appealed the courts decision and it was reversed by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Dudley Gray. Gray said that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy ratings are posted so consumers can compare fuel efficiency among vehicles, but the ratings don’t take into account driving conditions and the condition of the vehicle. Continue reading →

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New Fuel Economy Labels

Posted on March 28, 2012 by admin

The US Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency are upgrading the information found on all 2013 vehicles in an effort to give consumers even more information on fuel economy and emissions. The extra information should help consumers make informed decisions about what vehicle is best for their needs. Continue reading →

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GM Safety Initiative For Chevy Volt

Posted on March 27, 2012 by admin

General Motors has announced that they will be contacting Chevrolet Volt owners to bring in their vehicles and have the 120V charging cord replaced. This customer satisfaction initiative covers all 2011 Chevy Volts and certain 2012 Chevy Volts, and comes after GM received complaints of charging cords overheating and melting. According to GM spokesperson Randal Fox, the new cord will be more durable and able to withstand higher temperatures. This problem is not a recall, but a effort by GM to offer a more consistent charging experience. Earlier this year, GM announced that they will be adding steel plates around the Volt battery after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) experienced battery fires three weeks after crash tests were done on the hybrid vehicle. Continue reading →

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EV Drivers Could See Gas Tax

Posted on February 17, 2012 by admin

Electric Vehicle (EV) drivers in Washington, Oregon and Texas may soon see an extra tax on their vehicles as these states try to introduce legislation that could have EV drivers paying a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) tax. Currently, taxes on … Continue reading →

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LA Lawyer Wins Suit Against Honda

Posted on February 8, 2012 by admin

A former Los Angeles attorney has won her claim in court, after opting out of a class action law suit against Honda. Under the class action suit, Honda Civic owners could receive up to $100 cash back or $1,000 in … Continue reading →

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Toyota Highlander Hybrid To Be Built In US

Posted on February 7, 2012 by admin

In a recent announcement, Toyota said they will be investing almost $400 million in their Indiana plant as production of its hybrid Highlander sports utility vehicle (SUV) will be shifted from Japan to the U.S.A. The decision to move the … Continue reading →

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Chevy Volt Battery Fire Investigation Questioned

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

Members of the House Committee for Government Reform released a report on Wednesday, accusing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), of trying to keep the Chevrolet Volt battery fire a secret. They say that the bailout of GM by … Continue reading →

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Better Fuel Economy Means Higher Automobile Prices

Posted on January 23, 2012 by admin

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), is speaking out against the governments proposed fuel economy standards, saying it will limit new car sales and make automobiles more expensive for consumers. Automobile manufacturers building high performance vehicles, will have an especially … Continue reading →

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Chevy Volt Battery Fire Prompts NHTSA Investigation

Posted on December 1, 2011 by admin

General Motors is defending the safety of their Chevrolet Volt hybrid vehicle after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) experienced a battery fire two weeks after performing crash testing on a vehicle. GM has pointed out that the problem … Continue reading →

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Ford Escape Gets An EcoBoost Engine

Posted on October 5, 2011 by admin

According to an announcement made by Ford earlier this week, the newly designed 2013 Escape crossover vehicle will no longer be offered as a V-6 engine or hybrid powertrain version. Instead the Escape will include only a four cylinder version … Continue reading →

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