Rockin the Lexus CT Hybrid: Test Drive
July 5th, 2011 // 9:30 pm @ Miss Electric
This week we look at the 2011 Lexus CT, billed as “the world’s first luxury hybrid sport vehicle.” As a young, professional woman who’s into style and efficiency, I thought the CT rocked on many levels. I even came close to purchasing this vehicle for myself a few months ago when it first came out. In [...]
Category : Hybrid Test Drives
Lexus CT Hybrid…May Be the Best Yet
February 17th, 2011 // 8:51 am @ Miss Electric
For an updated post on the Lexus CT with a test drive review, click on “Rockin the Lexus CT Hybrid.” Last week, Lexus Santa Monica unveiled the latest Lexus luxury hybrid sport model, the Lexus CT 200h. This model is engineered for maximum agility on the road, supreme comfort in the cabin, and ultimate gas [...]
Category : Hybrid Test Drives &Rockstar EV Events
What are Women Drivers Looking for in a Luxury Hybrid?
October 21st, 2010 // 2:30 pm @ Miss Electric
What do we, as women professionals, want in a hybrid car? I asked Susan Emmer, a green marketing professional at FarmacyAgency, to join me in a test drive in Santa Monica in the Lexus Hybrid HS 250h. Susan is a kind, sophisticated, and intelligent woman. She purchases products that reflect her values for health, beauty, [...]
Category : Hybrid Test Drives &Marketing EVs
Hey Google, 2010 Lexus Hybrid HS Can Drive Itself Too!
October 15th, 2010 // 10:53 am @ Miss Electric
Google made headlines early this week in regards to testing cars that drive on their own. I also tested a car this week that drives on its own. Hey Google, the 2010 Lexus Hybrid HS Can Drive Itself Too! The 2010 Lexus Hybrid HS 250h has a unique feature that allows the vehicle to adjust [...]
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Honda Fit Hybrid – Bring It to the U.S.!
October 14th, 2010 // 1:01 am @ Miss Electric
Honda recently announced that it will sell a hybrid version of its Honda fit subcompact car in Japan and Europe starting next year. It will go on sale in Japan for 1.59 million yen ($19,310). This will make it the cheapest hybrid available in Japan…and with the best fuel economy (around 70 mpg). But what [...]
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Rockin It in the Fiesta: How About An Efficiency Gauge?
August 15th, 2010 // 4:10 pm @ Miss Electric
Can Americans handle this much Fiesta? We had to wait awhile to get our hands on a 2011 Ford Fiesta. Ford has been touting the vehicle for over a year now through their highly successful Ford Fiesta Movement and Fiesta Project on YouTube. Finally, this summer, the Ford Fiesta is now available for purchase. I [...]
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2010 Ford Escape Hybrid: Still Holds the Greenest SUV Title
April 20th, 2010 // 8:00 am @ Miss Electric
The 2004 Ford Escape Hybrid was the first hybrid SUV on the market. When Ford introduced the first version, they received several accolades for their groundbreaking approach. Not only did the 2004 Escape offer the first hybrid SUV, it was also the first American-made hybrid electric vehicle. Six years later, the 2010 version still reigns [...]
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Have Your Hybrid Cake: BMW ActiveHybrid X6
April 9th, 2010 // 10:59 am @ Miss Electric
While in California this past week, I had the chance to test drive BMW’s ActiveHybrid X6. The BMW X6 is a luxury hybrid vehicle engineered for sport performance. It provides an exquisite ride for the discerning driver looking for improved efficiency and straight-up muscle power. Let’s talk about muscle first. The BMW X6 belongs to [...]
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2010 Hybrid Challenge: Nissan Altima Hybrid
February 22nd, 2010 // 10:54 am @ Miss Electric
If you are in the market for the cleanest vehicle available right now, which one should you choose? That is the question I have for the 2010 Hybrid Challenge. In this video, I take a test drive in the 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid. You can read my full review here. Enjoy!
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This is Not Yo Mama’s Nissan Altima
January 5th, 2010 // 6:04 pm @ Miss Electric
The 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid is definitely a step up from its previous incarnations. I test drove this vehicle this past week across Southern California as part of my 2010 hybrid challenge. In a quest to see which 2010 hybrid model offers the best bang for the buck, I drove the Altima Hybrid over 600 [...]
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