When the new Honda Insight was launched in late March of this year, analysts and Honda representatives were expecting big things. The vehicle would cost less than the current hybrid king, the Toyota Prius, offer great mileage, and carry Honda’s reputation for dependable vehicles. With low gas prices and the continuing economic recession, though, Honda [...]
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One of the concerns that many hybrid and green car fans have is that while the economy slides, many consumers may avoid the eco-friendly, and usually more expensive, car models. Well, a recent report on 2009’s first quarter automotive sales show that concern to be unwarranted, as hybrid’s actually increased their market share in the [...]
Honda’s introduction of their new Insight hybrid helped the company boost their hybrid vehicle sales by 7.5% in May of this year over May 2008. This sales increase, alongside similar boosts for the hybrid lines of other car manufacturers like Toyota and Ford, represents a confirmation of the fact that American drivers are in fact [...]
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