Hybrid Cars Hybrid Vehicles Purchasing a Hybrid Car Purchasing a Hybrid Vehicle
Question: Where do you go for Hybrid cars? Answer: Very simply, almost anywhere.
You're ready to purchase a new car and you're thinking it might be time to do your "one thing" for the environment and buy a hybrid. Automobile manufacturers have certainly done their part to provide a sea of choices in the marketplace, ensuring there is a vehicle out there to meet most every driver's needs and desires - from affordability to versatility to status symbol.
Today, there are more than 30 different hybrid models available - everything from sedans, SUVs, and luxury cars to coupes, pickups and vans - from makers such as Honda, Toyota, Dodge, Saturn, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford, and Nissan, even Mercedes, Audi, Porsche, BMW, Saab, Cadillac, and Lexus. It seems there are now as many options for hybrid shoppers as there are for those who want to purchase vehicles with traditional gasoline engines. So, where do you start?
HybridCars.com offers a very solid jumping off point for those interested in learning more about, and ultimately purchasing, hybrid vehicles. It combines the features of a web journal, online community, and a market research foundation, as well as provides syndicated content to Yahoo! Autos and BusinessWeek Online. The site's editor, Bradley Berman, writes about hybrid cars for BusinessWeek, the New York Times, and other publications, and he is frequently quoted in national media outlets, such as CBS News, ABC News, CNBC, CBC, MarketWatch, and National Geographic, according to the site. HybridCars.com offers such a wealth of information that visitors can easily become as much an hybrid expert and as active a member of the online hybrid community as they wish simply by dedicating some time to browsing, reading, and querying.
In addition, the Internal Revenue Service offers a tax credit on certain hybrid vehicle purchases. However, the law is very specific with respect to what is and is not eligible for the credit. For more information, visit http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,id=157632,00.html.
Of course, with any new car purchase, it is wise to research each vehicle you're considering on its manufacturer's web site. Most, if not all, automobile makers offer online programs through which you can "build" and price your new car before traveling to and setting foot inside a dealership. In some cases, you can also directly compare a hybrid model to its gasoline counterpart. Further, many sites offer payment calculators that provide figures for both leasing and purchasing.
Other online resources for hybrid vehicles include:
www.consumerreports.orgwww.hybrid-cars.orgwww.usedhybridcar.netwww.the-hybrid-car-store.com
With the ever-increasing cost of gasoline, investigating and determining whether a hybrid vehicle is the right match for your wallet and lifestyle is definitely a worthwhile exercise. Regardless of your ultimate decision, the educational experience will be worth the trip.
