Hummer Reports

2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: First Drive

Copy of HGM network — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:30:00 +0000

We've told you many times about the upcoming 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid--delving into its cosmetic and technical changes in our live coverage from the 2010 New York auto show, discussing how it fits in the Sonata lineup in a New York preview, reporting live from Korea on the Sonata Hybrid's potential 40-mpg highway fuel economy rating, and...

Recall Alert: Lexus LX 470

Copy of HGM network — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:58:00 +0000

Another Toyota product has been subjected to a recall, although this time it's a make and model that is no longer on sale. It's the 2003-2007 Lexus LX 470. 39,000 LX 470s are being recalled due to a faulty steering shaft. Apparently, if the wheel is turned to full lock after too many shocks to the system, the shaft can disengage. No accidents have...

Driven: 2010 Toyota Corolla LE

Copy of HGM network — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:10:00 +0000

Toyota's Corolla often seems like the forgotten compact, toiling away in relative obscurity in the shadow of Honda's Civic. Never mind that Corolla is one of the best-selling name plates of all-time. A history of reliability and practicality has helped the Corolla earn that position, and for 2010, not much changes other than addition of a few...

2012 Think City EV’s New Lithium-Ion Battery A Welcome Upgrade

Copy of HGM network — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:01:00 +0000

How fast, how far, and how long? These are the three most important questions asked of any electric car coming to market. Just like their gasoline counterparts, drivers want to know their first electric car won't leave them foundering at the lights, stranded on the freeway, or taking forever to recharge. For the number of small electric cars...

2011 Chevy Volt: Official GM Propaganda On Why It’s Better

Copy of HGM network — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:27:00 +0000

Forgive us our weariness, please. It's only Thursday, but the barrage of news about the two upcoming electric cars that will go on sale for the 2011 model year is wearing us down. Nonetheless, we have manfully pulled ourselves together to bring you the video at the bottom of this piece, in which General Motors explains why it thinks the 2011...

Saab To Start EV Trials Of Next-Gen 9-3 in 2011

Copy of HGM network — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:00:00 +0000

A few years back Saab, together with fellow Swedish automaker Volvo, formed an alliance with a number of utility and technology companies to further the development of new hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles. However, since both automakers were subsequently put up for sale by their respective owners, the original plans for a new generation of...

Renting a Dollar Small Car Gets Charged By Hertz Competition

Copy of HGM network — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:54:00 +0000

Renting a car can be a bit of challenge when you are on a budget. Sure you can got to Budget, but they might not have the best car deals. However, the rental landscape may be changing because the Dollar/Thrifty business is currently caught between two bids from Hertz Global Holdings and Avis Budget Group. Avis topped their competitions offer today...

Porsche 918 Spyder, World’s Fastest, Priciest Hybrid, OKed For Production

Copy of HGM network — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:16:00 +0000

Toss everything you thought you knew about hybrid-electric vehicles out the window. Porsche has just green-lighted production of a car that will shake preconceptions about hybrids to their roots. The Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid supercar, first shown as a concept at this spring's Geneva Motor Show, got official approval as a production model today...

2011 Chevrolet Volt Price Finally Announced

Copy of HGM network — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:30:00 +0000

Coming shortly after the Chevrolet's announcement about the 2011 Volt's 8 year, 100,000-mile battery warranty, GM has now announced the price for their range-extended EV. The Volt's MSRP will be $41,000. GM have also announced the three-year lease price for the Volt. At $350, with a $2,500 down payment, leasing the Volt will set you back only a...

2011 Chevy Volt: No $5K Rebate, HOV-Lane Access For CA Buyers

Copy of HGM network — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:48:00 +0000

Now we know: The first two plug-in cars from major manufacturers will go head-to-head on warranties and lease prices: $350 a month for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, $349 for the 2011 Nissan Leaf. Now the choice shifts to other measures, including electric and overall range, as well as the plug-in perks that states like California offer to early...