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Junkyard Find: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER

The Truth About Cars

The original Honda Insight beat it, but it needed a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain plus a lot of cutting-edge aerodynamic and weight-reduction tricks to pull it off. In Canada, this car was badged as the Pontiac Firefly. The Sprint ER shouldn't be compared to modern hybrids or EVs, though. Just $66 with gas priced at $1.16

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Ouch! Honda Yanks Civic Hybrid AND Insight Off Sale In Canada

Green Car Reports

sales figures for green cars, it was apparent that the 2010 Honda Insight wasn't doing well. The "cheapest hybrid" sold just 20,000 copies, and Honda's other hybrid, the 2010 Civic Hybrid, fell by several thousand as well. As early as last year's U.S. Now the repurcusions are being felt.

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

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Built in North America (engine and transmission from America, final assembly in Canada), the Civic carries with it the well-earned reputation of Honda quality. Personal note: I own a 1997 Honda Civic EX with 181,100 miles, which I bought new. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Mazda3 Hatchback.

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

Green Car Congress

Toyota also previewed the vehicle this weekend in Los Angeles via its “Prius Connection” program for select early adopters and enthusiast forum participants, attracting potential buyers from across the US and Canada. We also are confident that it will attract more buyers We have two main challenges: the economy, and the [Honda] Insight. ”.

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