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Two phev fires have people asking the question…

Dangerous or dubious?

study suggests ethanol to create more illness

Larger than the Hyundai Accent, and not much more expensive, the Hyundai Elantra provides a good option for families who need a car that’s a little larger, or has more features (like cruise control) and it offers better safety ratings.

“Affordable” is different for everyone, but what options do you really have for going on the cheap while buying a new car?
Cost to the Environment
Sometimes it’s hard to tell what the “good” cars really are. Dealerships certainly don’t know. I had a salesman point me to the HHR as the best car on their lot (even though it’s so cute … it certainly isn’t better for the planet than the Vibe or Aveo).
You can visit a number of sites and try to figure the numbers out on your own, or you can head to (yeh, I know, I was surprised …read more

Fuel-efficiency is best (27 mpg city/32 mpg highway) with a stick, but automatic (24 mpg city/ 33 mpg highway) for roughly $1000 more per model.

If you own a Toyota Highlander hybrid, or know someone who does, you might be alarmed by a recall to replace (for free) seatbelt components.

EMF = electromagnetic field; overexposure or exposure given sensitivity can lead to a host of physical problems including dizziness, anxiety, nausea, headaches, even delusions.

Thanks to Ken, who stopped by to inform me of a problem with this ultra-cool mod for the Toyota Prius.