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Now, maybe we just love our small and nimble cars, but the engine of the Ford Fiesta really feels like the company could do something with it, like pump it up and put it in a sports car, if it added a little juice...

How does it work? You gas up via separate tanks. The gas tank and cap are where you would find them on a traditional gas vehicle, but instead that steel case in the front of the pickup bed where the tools normally go, there...

The Versa handled the back roads smoothly, and what struck us most was how well-made the little car felt. The steering wheel has the feel of a much more expensive car, and the vehicle comes with navigation, push start button,...

How did it go? We were pleasantly surprised, overall. We have to throw in our vote with CR on the mileage issue, but that's not so unusual with hybrids driven in real-world conditions. The Fusion Hybrid easily achieved high...

Read the rest of TEST DRIVE: Over the River and Through the Woods with the Ford CMAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: CMAX Energi, ford, Ford CMAX Energi, green car, green transportation,...

Read the rest of TEST DRIVE: We Take the Tiny Prius c Out for a Picnic Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: eco-friendly car, green car, green transportation, Laura Cowan, Laura K. Cowan, prius, Prius...

Read the rest of TEST DRIVE: Inhabitat Takes a Chilly But Impressive Ride in the Mitsubishi i EV Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: electric car, electric vehicle, green automotive design, green car,...

Read the rest of TEST DRIVE: Inhabitat Takes the Roomier Toyota Prius v for a Spin Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: eco car, green automotive design, green car, green transportation, green vehicle,...

Read the rest of TEST DRIVE: The All-New Chevy Sonic Is a Sub-Compact Blast from the Past Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: 40 mpg, chevrolet, chevy, chevy car, Chevy Sonic, compact car, fuel efficiency,...

Read the rest of TEST DRIVE: We Get 40 mpg From a Non-Hybrid Hyundai Elantra! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: 40 mpg, Elantra, fuel efficiency, green automotive design, green car, green transportation,...

Read the rest of TEST DRIVE: The Lexus CT200h Compact Hatchback Hybrid Ushers In A New Era for Luxury Hybrids Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: alternative transportation, CT200h, green automotive...

Read the rest of TEST DRIVE: The Kia Optima Hybrid Offers an Unexpected Option for Green Drivers Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: alternative transportation, green automotive design, green car, green...

Read the rest of TEST DRIVE: Inhabitat Drives The Futuristic Three-Door Hyundai Veloster Coupe Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: 2012 hyundai veloster, green automotive design, green car, green transportation,...

Read the rest of TEST DRIVE: Inhabitat Zips Around Town in the Manual Transmission Honda CRZ Sport Hybrid Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: alternative transportation, CRZ test drive, green automotive...

Read the rest of TEST DRIVE: Inhabitat Tests the Real-World Mileage of the 2012 Honda Insight Hybrid Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: alternative transportation, electric car, electric hybrid, electric...