March of the hybrids By Michele Chandler Mercury News Hybrid cars aren't just zipping past SUVs in the carpool lane -- their popularity is, too. Over the next five years, drivers will increasingly ditch gas-guzzling SUVs and expensive luxury cars, opting instead for hybrids -- like the Toyota Prius and Honda Civic -- and fuel-efficient, low-cost vehicles, according to an annual global survey of 140 automotive executives conducted by KPMG, an audit, tax and advisory firm. http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews...ss/13545921.htm
The trend toward more hybrids is great. However, the new Toyota RAV4 is NOT a hybrid, comes as a 6-cylinder and earns poor fuel economy. Come on Toyota, get a clue. There are many of us out there who admire the RAV4 (and the RAV4 EV).
I am soooooo onboard with all that. And glad we got our cars before the Katrina-related petrol situation got our attention.
