[Boundless]

> ... Some drivers are trading in full-size SUVs and
> trucks for smaller vehicles with better mileage, ...

And they need to do their homework, and NOT rely on the
EPA mpg ratings. According to Consumer Reports, most
hybrids get nothing like their EPA mpgs in real driving,
with some far worse than comparable small-engine gasoline
cars. And battery performance can drop dramatically in
the winter.

If you don't live in a state run by tree huggers, the
VW TDIs are worth a look. Our "45 mpg" Jetta gets a
reliable 38 mpg year-over-year. And being turbos, TDIs
move sprightly when you need them to.

[gondramB]

"
And they need to do their homework, and NOT rely on the
EPA mpg ratings. According to Consumer Reports, most
hybrids get nothing like their EPA mpgs in real driving,"

And not just hybrids, I saw that the Jeep Liberty is rated by the EPA at 22 MPG in the city but Consumer reports got 11 MPG in real world testing.

[Lx]

Those TDI's are great. I drove a BMW rental in Europe and I was disappointed they gave us a diesel even though they were giving us the BMW instead of the Opal we'd expected.
Boy was I wrong, not only is diesel cheaper, that thing flew and got great mileage.

Too bad the diesel here is so ridiculously expensive. Isn't it easier to refine? Plus, the expense trickles down to higher prices for good due to higher prices for transportation.

[Cobra64]

I would never buy an electric car.