2012 Volkswagen Touareg
Why buy hybrid when you could have diesel instead?
Even without tempting government subsidies, diesel-powered vehicles are the smart choice for many buyers
2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
Cheapest fully electric vehicle coming to Canada soon
Mitsu’s electric vehicle comes with a short travel leash but is cheaper than its rivals
The Green Highway
Take comfort in a Leaf
Forget its zero emission cred for a moment, Nissan’s EV is also an extremely relaxing ride
2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
The hybrid with the most bang for your buck
Sales sweeteners, creature comforts and gas savings make this Lincoln premium hybrid sedan a bargain
2011 Lexus CT200h
Lexus hatchback is a fancier, pricier Prius
Because of its CVT, this boring hatchback has no pick-up or snap of any kind
Chevrolet Cruze Eco
Cruze on manual to save the most on fuel
Chevy’s tweaks improve mileage with compromising performance and comfort
Buick LaCrosse eAssist
LaCrosse with eAssist uses less fuel – but costs more
Battery-boosted sedan features less power and refinement but gets better gas mileage than a regular LaCrosse
2012 Infiniti M 35h
Infiniti hybrid system is simple, clever – and fast
Nissan’s first in-house offering can propel this big, rear-drive luxury sedan solely on battery power, with the engine only, or some combination of the two
Ford Fusion Hybrid
Ford Fusion a strong contender in the hybrid battle
Hybrid wars are ramping up but Ford has set the bar high for these green fuel sippers
2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco
Cruze past the gas station
The new measure of high performance, where fuel savings trump horsepower
