Test Drives, Trends & Events

Proof that Opposites Attract – Honda’s CR-Z Offers Performance and Efficiency in a Sport Hybrid News Highlights

NADAguides, the leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, names the all-new 2011 gasoline-electric “sport-hybrid” Honda CR-Z the NADAguides Car of the Month for February 2011.

• The 2011 Honda CR-Z was selected as the NADAguides Car of the Month based on the quality of both interior and exterior engineering, as well as fuel efficiency, safety features, value and its ability to redefine the standards for the hybrid industry by pairing performance and efficiency with Honda’s 3-Mode Drive System.

• The market analysts at NADAguides saw an 89 percent increase in consumer interest for the 2011 Honda CR-Z on NADAguides.com in the fourth quarter of 2010; representing the largest increase in traffic for its segment.

• Website data also showed that the 2011 Honda CR-Z maintained an upward trend through December 2010, while the competitors in this segment (Scion tC, Mini Cooper, Ford Fiesta, Kia Forte Koup and the Mazda3) saw interest decline from the third to the fourth quarte...

The 2010 Lexus HS 250h compact hybrid luxury sedan is catching some sun at The Garage.

Lexus knows the hybrid game well. They were the first to bring a mid-size luxury hybrid SUV/Crossover to the market in the form of the RX and they introduced the first full-size luxury hybrid sedan with the LS. They also introduced the first luxury hybrid sports sedan in the form of the GS. Now, they are offering a luxury hybrid compact sedan with the all-new 2010 Lexus HS 250h. Is it simply a Prius that went shopping for designer duds or a luxury car with a greener heart? More...

The Chevrolet Stingray concept car - A vision of the future Corvette?

Auto show season is officially upon us and to kick things off the NADAguides.com team traveled to the 2009 Orange County Auto show. Most of the automakers save their big product reveals for a little later in the year at shows like the LA, Chicago, Detroit, and New York event. This year however the Anaheim convention center is filled with some great concepts and a few surprises. More...

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
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June Car of the Month


For the past five years, one brand and one specific model line vehicle has been identified as the foundation of the hybrid movement.  Whether cruising in the carpool lane in California (single driver) or riding in a taxi in New York, the Prius has cornered just about every part of the U.S. market. More...

2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid

Hybrid technology is definitely a part of our automotive future. At what level, the jury is still undecided. However, with the government enforcing stricter emissions and fuel consumption standards, all automakers will have to shift at some point to alternative fuel technology to stay competitive.

The reality is quite simple though; America’s love affair with sports cars, SUV’s and full-size pickup trucks will simply never die. In fact, last month (May) was an interesting one for the auto industry with the Ford F-Series and Chevy Silverado trucks finishing #1 and #2 in total sales. It is hard to believe these two American trucks outsold both the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord in sales. More...