Nissan will soon deliver an economic stimulus package to your local dealer in the form of a $9,900 Versa sedan. On sale November 18th, this barebones Versa promises good, fuel-efficient transportation at a sub-$10k price. This is notably $3,000 less than the current base model, the 1.8 S. The sedan is...

The cleverly packaged Honda Fit has been a dramatic success this year, providing affordable, reliable transportation with great fuel economy and amazing interior versatility. The all-new model goes on sale next week building on those virtues and addressing some notable weaknesses of the outgoing car...

For those who want it all—size, style, comfort, tow capacity, and green fashion statement—the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid will deliver this month as it arrives at dealerships nationwide. A rolling contradiction, the Escalade Hybrid is priced at $71,685, marking a $3,600 premium over a comparably-equipped...

High gas prices have caused 72 percent of new-car researchers to change their vehicle shopping behaviors, according to Kelley Blue Book’s latest online survey of in-market new-car shoppers. Of great concern to the auto industry, 42 percent indicate they are delaying the purchase of a new vehicle, removing...

Americans face home front hardships due to gas prices, according to Washington Post-ABC News poll conducted by telephone June 12-15, 2008. More than three-quarters of survey respondents said that recent price increases in gasoline caused any financial hardship for you or others in your household. Of...

Chrysler has extended Let's Refuel America $2.99 gas guarantee incentive program to July 7 due to the success experienced in May. Thus far, the highest take rates have been on the new Dodge Journey crossover, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, and Chrysler Sebring sedan. Response has been greatest in...

Chrysler has launched its own so-called economic stimulus plan, the “ Let’s Refuel America ” promotion, which guarantees enrolled Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep customers gasoline prices fixed at $2.99 a gallon. The automaker notes customer feedback has 76 percent of respondents citing rising gas prices as...

Following up on the Energy Bill that passed through Congress in December 2007, U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters celebrated Earth Day by announcing a more-aggressive proposal that would see fuel economy for passenger vehicles increase 25 percent by 2015. For passenger cars, the proposal would...

Ford has added a new contender to its ever-expanding family of crossovers, which already includes the recently renamed Taurus X (formerly Freestyle) and the new-for-’07 Ford Edge . Set to go on sale this summer, the full-size Flex lives up to its name for its completely customizable nature. Low-slung...