Consumer Reports Faults Honda Insight for Its Ride, Handling, Noise, and Rear Seat Jun 30, 2009
YONKERS, N.Y., June 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The new Honda Insight posted a lackluster "Good" overall road-test score in Consumer Reports' testing for the August issue ... The Honda Insight seats five and gets excellent fuel economy, but it's a noisy car with a stiff ride and clumsy handling. (PR Newswire)
Community Notes Jun 28, 2009
Clean Power Now kicks off Wind raffle Clean Power Now is organizing a special summer Win for Wind raffle, with a 2010 Honda Insight LX, one of America s top-selling hybrid cars, as the Grand Prize. All proceeds will go toward supporting Clean Power Now, a non-profit grassroots organization committed to pursuing renewable energy and sustainability on Cape Cod. (Yarmouth Register, MA)
Second-generation Insight makes it easier to be green Jun 27, 2009
My test Honda Insight came in EX trim with the Navigation system and paddle shifters for the CVT. The exterior finish was Alabaster Silver metallic with a two-tone cloth interior ... This latest Honda Insight Hybrid is bigger and better than the first ... 2010 Honda Insight EX. (San Francisco Chronicle)
‘Cash for clunkers' bill is questionable Jun 19, 2009
A person who owns an extreme gas guzzler has the most options to get the maximum payment, and a person who has already bought a fuel-efficient vehicle such as a Toyota Prius or Honda Insight has the fewest. The aim of the program is to stimulate the U.S. economy. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
How You Drive Can Make Your Car Greener Jun 18, 2009
The 2010 Honda Insight hybrid has a speedometer display that varies in color from blue to green as efficiency increases; it also offers guidance on braking techniques ... Kelley Blue Book names its top 10 "green cars" for 2009, with the 2010 Toyota Prius and Honda Insight taking the top two spots. (Click2Houston, TX)
Green Machines Jun 16, 2009
No price increase for 2010, budget model will compete with Honda Insight. Technology still to expensive and automakers havent committed to plan. (MSNBC -- Business)
Toyota says hybrids will be the best 'green' car for some time Jun 5, 2009
The Toyota Prius recently surpassed the Honda Insight as the top car sale in Japan. Toyota has sold 1. (USA Today -- Autos)
Beefing up the green fleet May 30, 2009
For instance, last month, Zipcar Inc., the car-sharing company based in Cambridge, added 21 Civic hybrids, 9 Nissan Altima Hybrids, and a Honda Insight to its nearly 900-vehicle Boston fleet. In February, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Co. bought 5,000 hybrids for its US fleet and Alamo and National subsidiaries, bringing its total to about 9,000 out of nearly 854,000 vehicles. (Boston Globe)
Honda Insight 2010 a natural for the island lifestyle May 23, 2009
The front view of the 2010 Honda Insight is seen here ... Published: Friday, May 22, 2009 2:05 AM HST Roy Yamashita, sales rep at Kaua i s Dodge dealer, provided the following information regarding the Honda Insight for 2010 ... Welcome to the Honda Insight which is new for 2010. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Acton Green Energy Fair focuses on improving environment May 21, 2009
I can t believe how much people are polluting, said Cameron, after grabbing some promotional material on the new Honda Insight hybrid parked nearby. If I had a wish, it d be that exhaust pipes never existed. (Acton Beacon, MA)
US auto industry needs to go green May 19, 2009
Honda Insight and Toyota Prius have ad campaigns trying to out-green each other with their gas-electric hybrids. Unlike Detroit SUV ads that glamorize vehicles that trample the earth, Prius ads have people dressed in nature costumes such as trees and clouds and have digitally replicated them until they become the ad's landscape. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Honda Insight First Hybrid to Top Sales in Japan May 12, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009. TOKYO Honda's Insight, billed as the cheapest gas-electric hybrid on the market, ranked as the top-selling vehicle in Japan for April the first time a hybrid has clinched that spot. (Fox News)
Hybrid Cars Have Been Around For 100 Years May 6, 2009
The cost of hybrids continues to fall, with the 2010 Honda Insight going for less than $20,000 and the 2010 Prius starting at $22,000, with a cheaper version in the works. Plug-Ins On Horizon. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Spend Tax Refund On These Sporty Cars Apr 28, 2009
Kelley Blue Book names its top 10 "green cars" for 2009, with the 2010 Toyota Prius and Honda Insight taking the top two spots. Links We Like Sponsored Content. (KERO 23, CA)
Toyota is readying a new, cheaper Prius Apr 28, 2009
No price increase for 2010, budget model will compete with Honda Insight ... Toyotas much-hyped hybrid is expected to compete head-on with the Honda Insight hybrid. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Environmentally friendly cars not meant for college Apr 10, 2009
I don't speed around in a sexy Audi TT RS, or even a cute little Honda Insight. Nope. (Daily Orange, NY)
Legislation would pay drivers to turn in clunkers Apr 2, 2009
Some critics say that Sutton's made-in-North America requirement could violate trade agreements and would prohibit the purchase of many high-mileage models assembled elsewhere, including the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight. Reynolds says Sutton is looking into whether her bill violates trade agreements. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Go Green Expo Returns to New York With Eco-Stars Mariel Hemingway and Nigel Barker, Screenings From The Sundance Channel, Disney's Earth and More Than 225 Eco-Exhibitors Apr 1, 2009
The nation's premiere eco-friendly business and consumer show promises the strongest show yet with big name exhibitors including Disney's Earth movie, The Sundance Channel's The GREEN, DELL, Home Depot, Food Network's Good Food Garden, and Honda's all-new advanced hybrid vehicle, The Honda Insight ... Attendees will enjoy being among the first in the United States to view the 2010 Honda Insight. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hybrids Not Only Choice To Save, Be Green Mar 28, 2009
The most intense battle for hybrid dollars is being waged between Toyota, the reigning champion with its Prius, and Honda, which is introducing its 2010 Honda Insight hybrid this year. While the Insight claims mileage of 43 miler per gallon on the highway, the new Prius will get 50 miles to the gallon, Toyota said. (Click2Houston, TX)
Loews hosts 2010 Prius preview Mar 28, 2009
The Prius made its debut back in 1997, one of the first production hybrids along with the Honda Insight, which also is getting a makeover and will gain a backseat for 2010. It will join the Honda Civic hybrid as Prius chief competitors. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
New Honda takes on the Prius Mar 21, 2009
Costing just shy of $20,000, the Honda Insight promises to let drivers respond to the two leading crises of the day: the environment and the recession. If the Insights introduction in Japan is any indication, Toyota Motor should be worried. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
More hybrids coming despite falling demand Mar 19, 2009
Dubbed the Prius-fighter because of its similar looks and performance, the Honda Insight hybrid is set to arrive on dealer lots in the next few weeks. In Hawai'i, the Honda Windward dealership is expecting to get delivery of the new Insight by the end of the month. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Electric Cars Charge Ahead Mar 15, 2009
converted his hybrid Honda Insight into a plug-in by adding a built-in battery charger and a mechanism that lets him control the electric motor. Related. (ABC News)
Honda Insight hybrid price set below Prius Mar 11, 2009
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Honda Insight below $20,000 in US Mar 11, 2009
International Business. DETROIT: Honda Motor Co on Tuesday set the base price for its Insight hybrid at 10 per cent below the market-leading Prius hybrid made by larger rival Toyota Motor Corp.. (India Times)
7 Ways to Cut Fuel Consumption With IT Mar 5, 2009
Honda its Eco Assist dashboard for the 2010 Honda Insight hybrid. The Insights dashboard has a crescent icon that changes color based on how fast the driver speeds up or slows down, glowing green when the driving is most fuel efficient, and turning blue as it becomes wasteful. (Salon)
Honda puts affordability first Feb 25, 2009
The new Honda Insight has CO2 emissions of 101g/km and an official EU Combined fuel consumption of 64. 2mpg. (Telegraph.co.uk)
19 Wing celebrates Canada's century of flight Feb 25, 2009
"Local events to celebrate the Centennial of Flight will include the annual heritage fair at the Comox Military Family Resource Centre, which this year will have a 100th year of flight sub-theme. The fair is held on April 18.The Snowbirds will flock back to the Valley this year and will be the centerpiece of a Centennial of Flight dinner that will also feature the Vintage Wings of Canada "Hawk One" Sabre aircraft and crew. Tickets for the April 25 event are already sold out but names can be... (Canada.com)
Insight to undercut Prius by 2k Feb 24, 2009
The new Honda Insight will go on sale in the UK at the beginning of April. George Barrow. (Autocar)
Honda Insight Revived, Goes On Sale in Japan Feb 20, 2009
Honda Insight Revived, Goes On Sale in Japan - Autorama ... The new Honda Insight is powered by a newly developed hybrid system, which not only includes Honda s proprietary Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) but also a 3-liter i-VTEC engine ... Honda Insight starts at JPY 18. (Autorama.in)
Fuel for discussion Feb 15, 2009
This year, manufacturers have more than two dozen hybrid models for sale - highlighted by the return of the Honda Insight, as well as gasoline-electric versions of the Saturn Vue, Cadillac Escalade, and Chevrolet Malibu. But before you trade in your Subaru Impreza or Volvo station wagon for a newer, greener model, auto specialists say there are a few things to consider. (Boston Globe)
Fish migrating to cooler waters, study says Feb 13, 2009
Climate changes could affect the distribution of ocean species, according to study. By 2050, large numbers of fish expected to migrate from tropical seas to cooler areas. (CNN -- Tech)
Fish called wander Feb 13, 2009
Fish migrating to cooler waters, study says - CNN.com. Fish migrating to cooler waters, study says. (CNN -- International)
Toyota Prius Feb 12, 2009
At the turn of the century, well before the eco-parade caught the auto makers by the horns, the Honda Insight became the first hybrid car to leave the highly isolated Japanese Domestic Market and introduce the world to mass-produced , economically viable hybridelectric powered vehicles ... After making a few rounds at recent auto shows, the second generation Honda Insight has finally arrived, and now sports 4 doors in a distinctive hatchback body style which seems take many of its styling cues... (India Times)
2009 Auto Show & Buyer's Guide Feb 11, 2009
From the fuel-sipping Honda Insight to the gorgeous Volvo XC60 to the peppy Kia Soul, there's something for car buyers of every stripe this year. THE SHOW It's that time again. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
ASIMO Introduces the New Honda Insight Hybrid to Europe at the Geneva Motor Show Feb 8, 2009
Tokyo, Feb 5, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - ASIMO, Honda's advanced humanoid robot, will help launch the all new Insight Hybrid at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The new Insight, which will makes its European debut at the Show, has been designed to offer a practical five-seat family car at an affordable price with excellent fuel economy and low CO2 and other emissions. (JCN Network, Japan)
Which Used Cars are Worth the Most? Least? Feb 8, 2009
Toyota Tacoma Crew Cab Toyota Prius Hatchback MINI Cooper Hatchback Toyota Tacoma Extended Cab Porsche Carr 00002A92 era GT Convertible Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab Honda CR-V SUV Honda Insight Hatchback Scion XA Hatchback Acura TSX Sedan. Lowest resale value for a 2004 model. (KWTX.com, TX)
Sales of hybrid cars suffer in recession Feb 8, 2009
Automakers are ready to roll out more new hybrids in spring: Honda Insight, Ford Fusion hybrid and a next-generation Prius. Slow hybrid demand near Insight's launch "is not a big deal," insists Honda spokesman Kurt Antonius. (USA Today -- Autos)
Automakers aim for green nirvana Feb 7, 2009
The cars striking styling would, if it went into production, mark a dramatic departure from the purely wind tunnel-sculpted high-efficiency hybrids that weve seen in cars like the Prius and Honda Insight. The production Volts styling differs tremendously from that of the swoopy concept, much to the disappointment of many would-be customers, but designers of the Converj kept production constraints in mind when sketching the concept cars lines, according to GM vice chairman Bob Lutz. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Hondas Insight hybrid is a fuel miser Feb 7, 2009
The affordable 2010 Honda Insight hybrid is the first hybrid to offer drivers real value ... Bottom Line: 2010 Honda Insight ... Increasing interest in value should make the 2010 Honda Insight hybrid a popular choice, whenever people decide to start buying cars again. (MSNBC -- Environment)
