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Comparative rankings of hybrid cars are hard to find.

In the first place, there aren't that many hybrids on the market to compare. And, secondly, they come in all different sizes and shapes, making ranking of hybrid cars very difficult.

How do you judge the ranking, for example, of a small Toyota Prius, a luxury Lexus LS sedan compared to a full-sized Chevy Silverado? Other than being hybrid cars, they have very little else in common.

But, it's important to have a comparison before buying. So, since I always love a challenge, here's my ranking of hybrid cars, which helped me tremendously while shopping around.

To begin with, let's take a look at the best selling hybrid cars for the first six months of 2006. According to edmunds.com, they rank as follows:

1. Toyota Prius - 48,156 units
2. Toyota Highlander Hybrid - 18,127 units
3. Honda Civic Hybrid - 15,755 units
4. Lexus RX 400h - 11,193 units
5. Ford Escape Hybrid - 10,190 units
6. Toyota Camry Hybrid* - 7,386 units
7. Honda Accord Hybrid - 3,245 units
8. Mercury Mariner Hybrid - 1,461 units
9. Lexus GS 450h - 525 units
10. 10. Honda Insight - 489 units

* (The Toyota Camry Hybrid was newly released in May 2006, but sales in May and June were already second only to the Prius.)

It's easy to see that Toyota hybrid cars are the best sellers. The Prius and the Highlander, for example, account for nearly 50% of the entire U.S. hybrid market. When you add in the future figures for the new Camry, that share will increase and Toyotas will clearly dominate.

Since the Honda Insight was first introduced in 2000, Honda's sales of hybrid cars have increased by more than 2,000%. In 2005, over 205,000 cars were sold and it looks like close to 250,000 will be sold in 2006.

Hybrids still only account for about 1% of the total U.S. car market, but most experts predict that's going to change rapidly. It's easy to see why. For economic, environmental and political reasons, more and more Americans are looking for fuel efficient automobiles. And, out of the top ten fuel efficient cars, the first three were green machines. They were:

1. Honda Insight - 60 mpg city, 66 mpg highway
2. Toyota Prius - 60 mpg city, 51 mpg highway
3. Honda Civic Hybrid - 49 mpg city, 51 mpg highway

There's another way we can compare hybrid cars. And that's by looking at which hybrids received the coveted Consumer Reports recommendation. According to their most recent Consumer Reports publication (before the Camry was introduced), the recommended hybrid cars are the following:

• Toyota Prius - small sedan
• Honda Civic Hybrid - small sedan
• Honda Accord Hybrid - family sedan
• Lexus RX 400h - mid-size SUV
• Lexus GS450h - luxury sedan
• Toyota Highlander Hybrid - mid-size SUV

Those that weren't recommended are as follows:

• Honda Insight - compact sedan
• Ford Escape Hybrid - small SUV
• Chevy Silverado - full-size pickup
• Mercury Mariner Hybrid - small SUV
• GMC Sierra - full-size pickup
• Saturn Vue - small SUV

So there you have it - my ranking of hybrid cars. Hope this research helps you as much as it helped me.

Looking for more information about plug in hybrid cars? Maria Cuttini clears up the confusion so you can save money at the pump and look good driving around town. Her new Hybrid Car Buyer's Guide has been called "the ultimate hybrid cars sourcebook" and is available for free at http://www.AlternativeCarNews.com.

Kick Up your Chevy a Notch With a Truck Speaker Box

So you’ve just bought your brand new Chevy GMC, Chevy Avalanche, or Chevy Colorado, and you’re rolling down the street on a beautiful day with the windows down. That new truck smell is a pleasing scent that goes along well with the comfortable seats and the feel of a nice big truck. You hear the purr of the engine and turn up some of your favorite tunes in the premium stock system that came with your new kicking Chevy. However, there is something slightly off, something missing. What could it be? The stock speakers sound decent but there’s just no boom to it. What you’re missing is a sub woofer and the truck speaker box to go with it. Adding a sub woofer and sub enclosure to your brand new Chevy GMC will give you the bass that you need when driving down the road. High quality sub woofer boxes along with the right amp and subwoofer can bring out an entirely new level of sound in your Chevy. Stock speakers from the manufacturer can sound decent, and even perform well in trucks like the Chevy Avalanche and Chevy Colorado, but there is always something left to be desired. Many professional car audio companies have the high quality products you need to get that extra punch out of your truck. You’ll be on the road and hearing that boom out of your system in no time.

Taking time to pick out the right amp, sub woofer, and sub enclosure for your Chevy GMC, Chevy Avalanche, or Chevy Colorado is of utmost importance. There are many things to consider before installing any type of system in your Chevy. One major problem that often comes into light is the notion of space when putting a system in a truck. Seeing as though there isn’t much room in a truck for a sub woofer and amp, it’s important to choose a sub enclosure that is right for your Chevy Avalanche or Chevy GMC. That’s why choosing top of the line subwoofer boxes that are designed to fit your model of Chevy whether it’s a Chevy GMC, Chevy Colorado, Chevy Silverado, or Chevy Avalanche is your best choice. A truck speaker box will save space in your truck for leg room, supplies, or anything else while still providing the best sound for your system. Not only will it save space, but because it is designed specifically for your type of truck, it will blend in and look like part of the original vehicle.

The key to getting amazing sound out of your sub woofer and amp is matching them up with the right sub enclosure. If you buy with a professional company, many of their amplifiers and sub woofers are top name brands that are fitted with high quality subwoofer boxes flawlessly. Only the best materials should be used for sub enclosures which includes medium density fiberboard to keep down resonation and create a remarkable bass sound and feel from your system.

Don’t skimp out on great sound for your Chevy GMC. By installing a high quality sound system you’ll not only enjoy your brand new truck even more, but you’ll also increase the resale value. Kick up your Chevy a notch and grab a sub woofer, amplifier, and truck speaker box that you’ll truly love.

About the Author

Mark Markham is the owner of SuperCrewSound.com, one of the leading online retailers of subwoofer boxes and custom Chevy sub enclosures. SuperCrewSound began by specializing in custom fiberglass subwoofer enclosures and truck speaker boxes, but has since expanded to cover cars and other vehicle types.

my 2002 chevy silverado makes a knocking noise when i first start it up after it has been sitting over night?

my 2002 chevy silverado makes a knocking noise when i first start it up after it has been sitting for about 4 hours. The knocking comes from the bottom of the motor and only lasts for about 15 seconds.

The first things to check are which oil filter and weight of oil you're using. An oil filter made by someone else, even a good company, may not be quite right for your vehicle. If, for example, it doesn't have an anti-drain-back valve, your oil passages could be empty after sitting a while.

Check the 8th character of your VIN # on the front of the drivers side of the dash, by looking through the windshield. The proper AC/Delco filters for your truck are as follows; W=PF47, V, T, or U=PF59, G=PF454.

As far as what weight of oil you are using, GM recommends 5W-30 weight for most circumstances. 10W-30 is OK if temp is always above 0 degrees F. If temp drops below -20 degrees F, Synthetic 5W-30 or 0W-30 is OK. Heavier weight (higher numbers) oils are not recommended.

Of course, these recommendations are for newer, low mileage vehicles. If you have say 100K miles or more, you may want to go one weight heavier. Many people also advise against switching to synthetic oil for higher mileage engines. Many people have their own preferences as to what brand. I like Castrol best, and BMW actually recommends it in their owners manuals.

Police Arrest One Man After Chase In Boyle County
An early morning police chase in Boyle County lands one man behind bars. Danville police say they tried to stop a Chevy Silverado just after midnight, but the driver tried to outrun them. The chase ended in Mercer County after the truck ran off the road and hit a utility pole.    22-year old Earl Moore of Harrodsburg was arrested and faces multiple charges, including fleeing and evading and DUI ...

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