Hybrid Round Up – A Closer Look At Available Hybrid Vehicles – Video
Want 20% better gas mileage? Want to drive one of the best gas saving cars available at your local dealership? Look no further because the video below showcases all currently available hybrid vehicles that can be purchased today. Whether you love SUV’s, cars or even sports cars, you have a choice in utilizing today’s hybrid technology to ultimately save you money at the gas pump.
Enjoy! – MotorWeek’s Hybrid Round Up:
Mild Hybrids: Chevy Malibu Hybrid & Saturn Aura Hybrid
August 19, 2008 by Malcolm
Filed under Automotive, Chevrolet, General Motors (GM), Hybrid, Saturn
Within the industry, they’re referred to as “mild” hybrids. They’re cars like the Saturn Aura and Chevy Malibu that have conventional engines with oversized starter-motors, which allow the engine to be shut down whenever the car is braking, coasting, or stopped (such as at a red light) without requiring a full re-start. Gauges, systems (like air conditioning) and electronic accessories (mp3 players, GPS systems) run on existing electrical power, and the motor spins the engine back to operating RPMs before any fuel is injected.
While mild hybrids don’t have electric motors, they do still offer some hybrid features. For example, they use less battery power, over all, and some mild hybrids even use regenerative braking to recharge that battery, just like the Toyota Prius hybrid, and their other true-hybrid cousins.
2009 SATURN AURA XR 4cyl Test Drive
August 13, 2008 by Malcolm
Filed under Automotive, Magazine Articles, Saturn, Test Drives
2009 SATURN AURA XR I-4 ‘NO COMPROMISES’
Wait, you don’t have to compromise and purchase a sub-compact car to achieve more than 30mpg. You don’t have to squeeze into your new ride to squeeze out the most mpg.
The new, 2009 Saturn Aura XR mid-size sport sedan gives excellent mpg and more.
With the 2.4 liter Ecotec inline four-cylinder engine mated to a new six-speed automatic transmission, you can expect to get EPA mileage rated specs of 22mpg/city, and 33mpg/highway, the best of any mid-size sedan.
Kiss My Astra – Kiss and Win a New Saturn Astra!
July 24, 2008 by Malcolm
Filed under Automotive, Automotive News, Saturn
Saturn, or should I say GM, is playing up the new Saturn Astra compact car with a chance to win one by kissing my Astra. Yes, you can kiss the ass or any other area of the new Saturn Astra. While you are at it, you can submit a photo of you kissing a new Saturn Astra at your local Saturn dealership for a chance to win by following the links below.
2008 SATURN ASTRA XR Test Drive
June 11, 2008 by Malcolm
Filed under Automotive, Magazine Articles, Saturn, Test Drives
With gasoline prices headed for the stratosphere, many consumers are looking for compact vehicles that bring higher mpg and more function for their day-to-day driving needs. The all-new 2008 Saturn Astra brings all of that plus a decidedly European flavor to Saturn showrooms across the country. It is packed with a wide range of standard equipment and safety features, and delivers sporty performance with very good fuel economy.
The Astra is offered in three-door and five-door models, each underpinned by a taut, European-bred suspension that delivers a sharp, responsive driving experience. Power comes from a 1.8 liter Ecotec four-cylinder engine that is both energetic and economical, delivering 140hp and 24mpg/city and 30mpg/highway. Astra’s combination of style, performance, low price, safety technology and fuel efficiency are sure to make it a hit when it comes to Saturn showrooms in the late summer.
Go Topless This Summer – Top 10 Topless Cars for This Summer
June 6, 2008 by Malcolm
Filed under Automotive, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford, Honda, Jaguar, Magazine Articles, Mercedes Benz, Mini, Pontiac, Porsche, Saturn
Rag Top, Topless, Drop Top, Convertible, Sun Fun, Hardtop, Soft-top and more. Okay folks, we are not talking about women outfits here, we are talking about the top 10 convertibles for this summer.
The automotive industry has come back with a vengeance developing and marking some of the best convertible cars yet. When a new panoramic sunroof just does not do it for you need to go completely topless then you may want to take a look at one of the top 10 Topless Cars for this summer.
#10
Mini Cooper
Price: $21,950
The Mini Cooper has made its mark as a favorite “little” car and recently a favorite due to the high gas prices. This soft top convertible has the same attractive cues as does the regular coupe. Also available is a version with a retractable soft-top that glides back for a panoramic vista roof view.
#9 and #8
Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky
Price: $22,165 and $25,525
You can consider both the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky the little sisters or brothers of the Chevy Corvette, a convertible version of course. The new power plants may consider these little roadsters “pocket rockets” with a new 260hp turbocharged 2.0 liter. With that version it may set you back about 30 grand. Saturn Sky Test Drive.
#7
Ford Mustang
Price: $24,475
We have seen it, loved it, and now we still enjoy the infamous Ford Mustang with a soft drop top. When we say fun in the sun, this is it. Still one of the most affordable sports coupes you can buy on the market. As always, you can let your hair blow in the wind and still have some cash in your pocket for some expensive gas.
GM Cuts Production – Plant Closings, No More Hummer, No more SUV’s?
June 3, 2008 by Malcolm
Filed under Automotive, Automotive News, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, General Motors (GM), Hummer, Pontiac, SUV, Saab, Saturn, Trucks
Today GM released the announcement to its employees and to the public that they have plans to majorly cut production including 4 truck plants. The slow in the economy and high gas prices is obviously a major factor in the decision that GM is making in the upcoming months. Surprisingly Rick Wagoner, GM’s CEO, announced possible closing of plants that make many GM SUV’s and trucks with a mention of a possible removal or sale of Hummer wich may remove this brand from the market all-together.
This may come as a surprise when you listen to Rick Wagoner mention the closing of plants that produce the Chevy Tahoe/GMC Yukon. We all know that is a big monster in the SUV market but we also know the SUV market is diminishing very fast mainly due to the fact that SUV’s consume A LOT of gas and the economy just cannot support the high price of such vehicles.
CNN.com posted the news this morning and reads:
2008 SATURN VUE RED LINE AWD Test Drive
March 21, 2008 by Malcolm
Filed under Automotive, Magazine Articles, Saturn, Test Drives
The all-new 2008 Saturn Vue five-door crossover vehicle comes with European-inspired design, sporty ride and handling characteristics. The Vue is the latest Saturn model to showcase the brand’s new design and intensified focus on driving characteristics.
