Japan looking at new tax incentives for hybrids and EVs
Auto Blog: EV/Plug-in , Hybrid , Legislation and Policy , Japan Buyers of hybrid and electric vehicles in Japan could soon get a new break on the taxes they have to pay when buying a new car. Normally, buyers have to pay acquisition taxes that are a percentage of the purchase price and the weight of the car. A bill currently under consideration would completely waive those fees for hybrid/EV buyers and partially eliminate them for buyers of other fuel efficient vehicles. Sales of all cars have been...
Posted by admin on 11 30th, 2009
The Latest Trend Of Hybrid...
Hybrid cars are the craze these days with their advanced features, modern design, and fuel economy leaving fewer impacts on the environment. The latest models of hybrid cars encompass many new trends that are absent in ordinary vehicles. Some of these latest trends are mentioned below:
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is the ultimate bonus point of a hybrid car. It gives you a lot of leverage on your fuel...
Posted by admin on 11 26th, 2009
Honda CR-Z Hybrid Sports C...
The Toyota Prius is such an iconic car that many people believe Toyota was the first company to come out with production hybrids. It was not. Honda was the first, but miscalculated the market and missed out on a huge opportunity. The announcement that the company will be introducing a hybrid sports car, the CR-Z, to the US market in the fall of 2010 is an effort to right that wrong.
The CR-Z is nothing...
Posted by admin on 11 14th, 2009
Building Electric Car R...
Electric cars are hot these days. The only problem is you can’t really buy one. There are a few available, but they’re very expensive. As a result, a lot of people are taking their gas-powered vehicle and doing an electric car conversion. You just need to buy a building electric car kit and follow the directions.
What does this involve? You simply need to remove the internal combustion...
Posted by admin on 11 11th, 2009
What Tools Do You Need For...
There is a marked difference between just giving the car a wash and complete auto detailing. Auto detailing refers to the complete cleaning process, which can make your vehicle look like new. This includes cleaning the inside upholstery, the dashboard, tires and of course the vehicle’s body. This can be a time-consuming task if you don’t have the right equipment. But taking the time to invest in...
Posted by admin on 11 4th, 2009
Toyota Camry Hybrid Review...
It is said that as a hybrid the Toyota Camry hybrid does not have the same performance capabilities as the conventional sedan, but I would venture to say that as a moderate recreational driver, this car has all the performance capabilities one would need.
The Toyota Camry Hybrid is a more spacious, luxurious, comfortable version of Toyota’s popular Prius hybrid, with equally impressive fuel economy....
Posted by admin on 10 31st, 2009
Chevrolet Camaro’s Four ...
The world has come to know four generations of the Chevrolet Camaro and each of these generations were distinct and unique from the rest. At first, this vehicle was actually made known to the public in the United States and the rest of North America in the early part of 1967. It was presented by the General Motor’ Chevrolet Motor Division. It was destined to be a competition for the Ford Mustang....