http://www.thegreenmotorist.com The Green Motorist is your guide to eco-friendly vehicles. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:00:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Last summer about this time, gas was spiking at $5 gallon in some parts of the United States. I filled up this morning for $2.59/gallon. While this is a big improvement over the $4+/gallon I paid last summer, it is up by $1/gallon from what I paid just ... http://www.thegreenmotorist.com/index.php/june-2009-hybrid-auto-sales-figures/ It’s that time again – monthly auto sales figures. I just looked over the table that Automotive News created from the company’s figures and I see a little bit of good news. Sales are down for most companies but the losses aren’t as drastic as we’ve seen in ... http://www.thegreenmotorist.com/index.php/june-2009-auto-sales-figures/ Congress has pashed the controversial Cash for Clunkers bill. The program is being pegged as an Automotive Stimulus bill and to get dealers more involved in the program, a new website has been launched. The Cash for Clunkers Headquarters website was set up by the Automotive Consumer Council. ... http://www.thegreenmotorist.com/index.php/cash-for-clunkers-bill-passes/ Although auto sales are down and dealerships across the United States are closing, MINI has just released the details about an expansion plan. An additional 17 MINI dealerships are planned over the next 18 months; this will bring the total number of American MINI dealerships to 100. Most ... http://www.thegreenmotorist.com/index.php/new-mini-dealerships-planned/ KBB recently named its picks for the 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000. With the state of economy as it is, it is important for consumers to have a wide variety of inexpensive cars to choose from. Two of the more fuel-efficient models that made the KBB list ... http://www.thegreenmotorist.com/index.php/honda-fit-and-smart-fortwo-are-two-cool-cars/ Nitrogen gas has been touted as a great way to maintain tire pressure in passenger vehicles. The use of nitrogen gas is not without controversy, but it is becoming a popular alternative. In order to help offset the costs for installing nitrogen gas tire inflation systems, Pennsylvania is ... http://www.thegreenmotorist.com/index.php/nitrogen-tire-inflation-grants-in-pennsylvania/ The cash-for-guzzlers bill being discussed in the U.S. House of Representatives has been revamped. The bill, which passed by a narrow vote, would offer consumers a $3,500 voucher if they trade in a vehicle that gets less than 18 mpg for a new (not used) vehicle that gets 22+ ... http://www.thegreenmotorist.com/index.php/cash-for-guzzlers-bill-revamped/ Have you ever visited one of those gas stations that have TV shows playing in the pump?  Many of them are based off of the Gas Station TV program and now Toyota USA is teaming up with Gas Station TV to offer consumer-generated TV events for the Prius Neighborhood show. “It ... http://www.thegreenmotorist.com/index.php/prius-neighborhood-community-generated-tv-program/ The Chevy Malibu Hybrid hit the streets about a year ago but with the release of the all-new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, the Malibu’s fuel economy looks paltry. While General Motors is going through their bankruptcy proceedings, they have made the decision to reserve 2009 Malibu Hybrids for fleet ... http://www.thegreenmotorist.com/index.php/chevy-malibu-hybrids-reserved-for-fleet-sales/ In honor of World Environment Day (today), Hertz has announced that they are relaunching their eco friendly rental program in Europe. Hertz’s Green Collection is comprised of several fuel-efficient vehicles that can be reserved at one of 70 airports and major metropolitan locations across Europe. “The Green Collection offers eco-friendly ... http://www.thegreenmotorist.com/index.php/hertz-relaunches-eco-friendly-rentals-in-europe/