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The dollars & sense of hybrids.(2006 cars: CR INVESTIGATES)(Buyers guide)
Gas/electric hybrid vehicles can present a dilemma for car buyers. On one hand, they are more fuel-efficient and produce lower emissions than conventional, gasoline-only vehicles. Most current models have also scored well in our testing and are highly rated in our reliability and owner-satisfaction surveys. But hybrids are typically priced thousands of dollars higher than similar all-gas models.
So, for people who believe that hybrids will also save them money, the picture hasn't been so clear. That's why Consumer Reports investigated all of the major ownership costs and financial benefits of these models. The study reveals two notable findings:
* In our ...
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- Magazine article from: New Hampshire Business Review September 28, 2007 700+ words
...salesperson at Grappone Honda in Bow, stands next the redesigned 2008 Honda Accord--larger and more comfortable but still fuel-efficient and cleaner...the amount of power needed, providing both brisk acceleration and fuel savings.
- Honda Accord Hybrid brings on more horsepower.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Traeger, Carol October 30, 2004 700+ words
...000 miles a year for a decade to save enough on fuel to make up the price difference. The Honda folks concede long-term fuel savings alone do not justify the price. They say you must look at the immediate benefits the Accord Hybrid provides: more power...
- Honda Accord Hybrid brings on more horsepower.
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...000 miles a year for a decade to save enough on fuel to make up the price difference. The Honda folks concede long-term fuel savings alone do not justify the price. They say you must look at the immediate benefits the Accord Hybrid provides: more power...
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...unveiled last Monday its seventh generation Honda Accord i-VTEC that boasts of a complete design...1999 VTEC 2.0-L and 2.3-L, the Honda Accord entered the local market with an aggressive...are more than optimistic that the 2003 Honda Accord 2.0 VTi and VTi-L will again be...
- Honda Accord puts a hybrid into mainstream.(Road Test)
- Magazine article from: San Diego Business Journal Koland, Cordell July 25, 2005 700+ words
The announcement of the new Honda Accord Hybrid caused quite a commotion...choice was the four-cylinder Honda Accord LX with a five-speed manual...thrifty son. First off, the Honda Accord Hybrid is a special luxury model...
- Honda Accord Coupe Concept Poised to Reset Segment Benchmark.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire January 8, 2007 700+ words
DETROIT, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The Honda Accord Coupe Concept reveals a totally new look for...sales-weighted basis after it goes on sale. Honda Accord History The Honda Accord, currently in its seventh generation in 30...