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Hey everyone,
I just posted my week-long commuter review of the Kia Niro PHEV.

Definitely some pluses but also a few minuses. All-in-all, my initial impression is that this is a solid PHEV contender.

I have not found J.D. Power surveys to be great but nevertheless:

Toyota and Prius Score Surprisingly Low On 2018 Initial Quality Study | Torque News

And:

How the 2018 Toyota Prius Lost Its IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus Rating | Torque News

Source: BOSS Magazine | Fisker Orbit, New Partnership Announced by Fisker Inc.


This is supposed to be a shuttle vehicle.

The original Fisker appealed to Bob Lutz enough that he bought some gliders to install Corvette drivetrains. It never really appealed to me because of the faux engine compartment but here it is:


I can't explain why but the Fisker shuttle really looks bad to me and I'm not particularly interested in 'sheet metal art.' It would be kind to call it bullet shaped but more accurate to call it a 'Vitamin E' or some sort of suppository. All I can say for me is UGH!

Bob Wilson