Toyota has always been the front runner when it comes to hybrid technology but it seems the past generation Toyota Camry Hybrid was severely lacking. The car cost a few grand more than the base 4-cylinder model and only returned a 22% better fuel economy. But the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid is cheaper than the previous model and gets much better fuel economy. In fact the Camry Hybrid has retaken best-in-class fuel economy honors which were previously held by the Ford Fusion Hybrid. But what makes the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid such a good gas mileage sedan? Read the rest of this entry »

Below is a list of the best gas mileage cars for the 2012 model year. As you can see Hybrids dominate the list. But the first 2 positions are taken up by electric vehicles. The EPA still gives these 2 MPG ratings based on energy usage but its apples and oranges. Really the Toyota Prius Hybrid is the 2012 car with the best gas mileage. Read the rest of this entry »

I love the new Lexus CT 200h and think it’s a really great little car. It not only has the lowest MSRP price of any Lexus at $29,120; but it also gets the best gas mileage of the Lexus family of cars. Moreover, the fact that the Lexus CT 200h gas mileage ratings are the best in the Luxury Car Segments cements the fact that Lexus is the Hybrid Luxury car king. They finally got it right after the poor fuel economy of the Lexus HS 250h. The Lexus CT 200h gas mileage figures are 43 MPG in the city and 40 MPG on the highway. But after researching the Lexus CT 200h and realizing the car has the exact same powertrain as the Toyota Prius; I can’t help but wonder why the Prius gets almost 8 MPG more than the Lexus CT 200h. Read the rest of this entry »

While the 2011 Hyundai Sonata has not bee officially released, the company still has listed the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Gas Mileage on their website.  According to Hyundai USA, the Sonata Hybrid will get 37 MPG in the City and 39 MPG on the highway.  Consider the Ford Fusion Hybrid gets 41 MPG in the City and 36 MPG on the highway.  Now why does the Ford Fusion Hybrid get better gas mileage than the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid in the city?  Well read on to find out. Read the rest of this entry »

A good gas mileage SUV is an imporatant and popular decision in the car world these days.  Why get 20 MPG when you can  get 50% better with ease.  Hybrid SUV’s return both excellent city and highway MPG numbers.  But there are many good gas mileage SUV’s out there that are excellent performers.  And for the 2010 model year you have many good choices. Lets just start with the top performers.  Of course Hybrid SUV’s win. Read the rest of this entry »

Yes it’s an Oxymoron; a hybrid race car.  Hybrid cars are supposed to be the picture of fuel economy while saving the environment with less emissions being produced.  While race car are supposed to burn fuel at an ungodly rate and expel all kinds of harmful gasses.  Well the Nissan Altima built by Braille Battery shows you can have 440 HP while saving the environment. Read the rest of this entry »

About a week ago I found a great deal on a used 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid with low miles.  The icing on the cake was that it had one of those Yellow CARB Stickers. This was the ultimate kicker for me since I drive the 405 everyday and believe me it is absolute torture!  On the days that I carpool with my wife, the saved drive time is at least an hour each day.  Well the jig is up and the original carpool program is going to expire on January 1st, 2011.  Good thing I did not buy that Civic! Read the rest of this entry »

Lately Ford has been a car maker that is concentrating on fuel efficiency.  They entered into a licensing agreement with Toyota in order to use some of the Prius’ hybrid technology.  The New Ford Fusion is just the tip of the iceberg.  Each year is seems like Toyota is on the cutting edge of the hybrid race.  Their hybrid lineup is the largest and most fuel efficient of any manufacturer.  What makes Toyota so great is that you can buy a Certified Used Car that comes with a warranty.  Finally Honda is always in the mix not matter what.  If their Japanese counter-parts are doing something right, you can bet that Honda will no doubt try to top their rivals.  And they did just that with the New Honda Insight.  The Insight has a great starting price point and is backed by Honda Nameplate. Read the rest of this entry »

Buying a used car with the best gas mileage is easy these days.   There are many hybrids and compact cars that make the best used cars you can get.  Nine out of the ten cars are hybrids which goes to show that hybrid vehicles are here to stay. Missing from this list though are cars that run on battery power alone like the Tesla, cars that are powered by CNG or Compressed Natural Gas, and diesel powered cars like the Jetta which gets incredible gas mileage.  A variety of automobile catergories are seen here and there are after all only 10 spots.  Read on to see who tops the list? Read the rest of this entry »

How do you figure out which hybrid vehicle best suits your needs?  Can you point to a hybrid car and say that this one is undoubtedly the best car for your needs?  Most hybrids that are produced target a certain kind of car buyer.  And each and every car maker has one important goal in their range of activity, namely to create better green vehicles that are not only fuel efficient but that will appeal to a large audience. Read the rest of this entry »