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12-04-2009, 07:09 AM
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/Japanese_Flag_30x22.jpg Maybe, finally, things are starting to turn a corner. (http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/12/prius-receives-best-buy-status-from-consumer-guide/)
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2010_Prius-III.jpgTony Borroz - WIRED (http://www.wired.com) - December 2, 2009
The new Prius is absolutely a fantastic car -- any arguments with a Best Buy assessment? --Ed.
Just how far has the automotive world come in the past few years? The Toyota Prius has just won Consumer Guide Automotive’s best buy status. And it’s not just a mainstream consumer magazine that is recognizing hybrids, Car & Driver magazine, a publication that is about as oil drenched and horsepower addicted as they come, has just awarded the Ford Fusion Hybrid a spot on its coveted 10 Best Cars For 2010 list.
Consumer Guide Automotive has been cranking out reviews for new and used cars for over 40 years, and their 2010 Best Buy and Recommended Awards is aimed for the general car buying public to make car buying easier. It’s about as wide ranging an inventory of recommendations as you could ask for, suggesting the best overall values in 18 vehicle categories.
“This once fringe technology has finally matured,” said Tom Appel, Associate Publisher at Consumer Guide Automotive speaking of Toyota’s Prius.
The standouts on the list are hybrids and alt-fueled cars. In addition to the list-topping Prius, there are a record setting 23 hybrid or diesel fueled cars that receive recognition. Another notable car on the list was Ford’s Fusion, which was given “Best Buy” honors in the... http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/12/prius-receives-best-buy-status-from-consumer-guide/
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2010_Prius-III.jpgTony Borroz - WIRED (http://www.wired.com) - December 2, 2009
The new Prius is absolutely a fantastic car -- any arguments with a Best Buy assessment? --Ed.
Just how far has the automotive world come in the past few years? The Toyota Prius has just won Consumer Guide Automotive’s best buy status. And it’s not just a mainstream consumer magazine that is recognizing hybrids, Car & Driver magazine, a publication that is about as oil drenched and horsepower addicted as they come, has just awarded the Ford Fusion Hybrid a spot on its coveted 10 Best Cars For 2010 list.
Consumer Guide Automotive has been cranking out reviews for new and used cars for over 40 years, and their 2010 Best Buy and Recommended Awards is aimed for the general car buying public to make car buying easier. It’s about as wide ranging an inventory of recommendations as you could ask for, suggesting the best overall values in 18 vehicle categories.
“This once fringe technology has finally matured,” said Tom Appel, Associate Publisher at Consumer Guide Automotive speaking of Toyota’s Prius.
The standouts on the list are hybrids and alt-fueled cars. In addition to the list-topping Prius, there are a record setting 23 hybrid or diesel fueled cars that receive recognition. Another notable car on the list was Ford’s Fusion, which was given “Best Buy” honors in the... http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/12/prius-receives-best-buy-status-from-consumer-guide/