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Irish Independent
a day ago
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
Motoring review: This stylish and sleek SUV is a no-brainer family car... until you see the price
If you thought Toyota had the hybrid game all sewn up, think again. Honda beat everyone to it, launching Europe's first petrol-electric hybrid, the Honda Insight, way back in 1999.
San Francisco Chronicle
5 days ago
- Automotive
- San Francisco Chronicle
Edmunds: The best used hybrid sedans for under $25,000
Everybody wants to save money. Buying a lightly used car instead of a new car is one way to do that. Choosing a fuel-efficient hybrid model is another way. Combine those approaches, and you might be surprised to discover what you can drive even when you're on a tight budget. The five hybrid sedans listed below in alphabetical order are worthy of consideration due to their low prices, great EPA-estimated fuel economy, and favorable crash test ratings. Edmunds' automotive experts think they're the best used hybrid sedans for under $25,000. 2018-2024 Honda Accord Hybrid Thanks to its spacious back seat and large trunk, the Honda Accord Hybrid can easily accommodate a family of four or five, making it an ideal car for summer road trips and big-box shopping excursions. This midsize sedan's model lineup ranges from basic to sporty or luxurious, and depending on the version, you can expect EPA-estimated combined fuel economy of between 43 mpg and 48 mpg. Favorable crash test ratings are a bonus. Look for: Honda added a Sport trim level in 2022. A redesign for 2023 brought a more sophisticated and refined version of Honda's hybrid powertrain, which became standard on all higher-priced Accords that year. 2018-2024 Honda Accord Hybrid pricing (under 50,000 miles): approximately $19,000-$25,000 2019-2022 Honda Insight If the Accord Hybrid is too large, consider the smaller Insight sedan as an alternative. It gets better gas mileage, comfortably accommodates four people, and boasts a trunk as spacious as the trunks of some midsize cars. Honda based this version of the Insight on the popular Civic sedan, giving the Insight different styling and a more upscale-feeling interior. According to EPA combined estimates, you can expect 48 mpg to 52 mpg, depending on which trim level you choose. The Insight also boasts exceptionally good crash test ratings. 2019-2022 Honda Insight pricing (under 25,000 miles): approximately $21,000 to $25,000 2021-2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Aside from its distinctive styling and impressive technology, what helps the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid stand apart is its dual-clutch automatic transmission. That design eliminates the typical acceleration drone common to hybrids, making the Elantra more satisfying to drive. It doesn't negatively impact fuel economy either. According to EPA combined estimates, this reasonably roomy compact car averages 50-54 mpg. Look for: The Blue trim level offers the best fuel economy. In 2024, Hyundai updated the styling, added more driver assist features, and improved the infotainment system. 2021-2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid pricing (under 25,000 miles): approximately $18,000 to $25,000 2018-2024 Toyota Camry Hybrid Toyota has been building Camry Hybrids for nearly two decades, and the car has earned a reputation for efficiency and longevity. Since 2018, a sense of style has also been a part of the recipe, and with the SE and XSE trim levels, there are hints of sportiness. The Camry isn't the roomiest midsize sedan available, but its EPA estimates of 46 mpg to 52 mpg, track record of durability, and impressive crash test ratings help make up for that. Look for: The LE trim level offers the best fuel economy. Toyota introduced a sporty and upscale XSE version in 2021 and an SE Nightshade Edition in 2022. 2018-2024 Toyota Camry Hybrid pricing (under 50,000 miles): approximately $20,000 to $25,000 2020-2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Compared to a Camry Hybrid, you won't give up too much passenger or cargo space by choosing the smaller Toyota Corolla Hybrid. This thrifty model went on sale in 2020 but only in a basic LE trim level. In 2023, Toyota expanded the lineup to include sporty SE and upscale XLE versions and also enhanced the powertrain, driver assist systems, and infotainment technology. You can even get a Corolla Hybrid with all-wheel drive. The EPA expects this Toyota to achieve an average fuel economy of 44-52 mpg, depending on the specific year and configuration. 2020-2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid pricing (under 25,000 miles): approximately $19,000 to $25,000 Edmunds says If you're set on buying a used hybrid sedan under $25,000, there are several great choices available. At that price, the smaller models have fewer miles and are more widely available. However, if you need a family-size car that achieves 45 mpg or better, the Accord Hybrid and Camry Hybrid prove that you don't need to spend a lot to get a lot for your money. Christian Wardlaw is a contributor at Edmunds.
Winnipeg Free Press
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Winnipeg Free Press
Edmunds: The best used hybrid sedans for under $25,000
Everybody wants to save money. Buying a lightly used car instead of a new car is one way to do that. Choosing a fuel-efficient hybrid model is another way. Combine those approaches, and you might be surprised to discover what you can drive even when you're on a tight budget. The five hybrid sedans listed below in alphabetical order are worthy of consideration due to their low prices, great EPA-estimated fuel economy, and favorable crash test ratings. Edmunds' automotive experts think they're the best used hybrid sedans for under $25,000. 2018-2024 Honda Accord Hybrid Thanks to its spacious back seat and large trunk, the Honda Accord Hybrid can easily accommodate a family of four or five, making it an ideal car for summer road trips and big-box shopping excursions. This midsize sedan's model lineup ranges from basic to sporty or luxurious, and depending on the version, you can expect EPA-estimated combined fuel economy of between 43 mpg and 48 mpg. Favorable crash test ratings are a bonus. Look for: Honda added a Sport trim level in 2022. A redesign for 2023 brought a more sophisticated and refined version of Honda's hybrid powertrain, which became standard on all higher-priced Accords that year. 2018-2024 Honda Accord Hybrid pricing (under 50,000 miles): approximately $19,000-$25,000 2019-2022 Honda Insight If the Accord Hybrid is too large, consider the smaller Insight sedan as an alternative. It gets better gas mileage, comfortably accommodates four people, and boasts a trunk as spacious as the trunks of some midsize cars. Honda based this version of the Insight on the popular Civic sedan, giving the Insight different styling and a more upscale-feeling interior. According to EPA combined estimates, you can expect 48 mpg to 52 mpg, depending on which trim level you choose. The Insight also boasts exceptionally good crash test ratings. Look for: Honda added blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert to the Insight EX and Touring in 2021. 2019-2022 Honda Insight pricing (under 25,000 miles): approximately $21,000 to $25,000 2021-2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Aside from its distinctive styling and impressive technology, what helps the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid stand apart is its dual-clutch automatic transmission. That design eliminates the typical acceleration drone common to hybrids, making the Elantra more satisfying to drive. It doesn't negatively impact fuel economy either. According to EPA combined estimates, this reasonably roomy compact car averages 50-54 mpg. Look for: The Blue trim level offers the best fuel economy. In 2024, Hyundai updated the styling, added more driver assist features, and improved the infotainment system. 2021-2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid pricing (under 25,000 miles): approximately $18,000 to $25,000 2018-2024 Toyota Camry Hybrid Toyota has been building Camry Hybrids for nearly two decades, and the car has earned a reputation for efficiency and longevity. Since 2018, a sense of style has also been a part of the recipe, and with the SE and XSE trim levels, there are hints of sportiness. The Camry isn't the roomiest midsize sedan available, but its EPA estimates of 46 mpg to 52 mpg, track record of durability, and impressive crash test ratings help make up for that. Look for: The LE trim level offers the best fuel economy. Toyota introduced a sporty and upscale XSE version in 2021 and an SE Nightshade Edition in 2022. 2018-2024 Toyota Camry Hybrid pricing (under 50,000 miles): approximately $20,000 to $25,000 2020-2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Compared to a Camry Hybrid, you won't give up too much passenger or cargo space by choosing the smaller Toyota Corolla Hybrid. This thrifty model went on sale in 2020 but only in a basic LE trim level. In 2023, Toyota expanded the lineup to include sporty SE and upscale XLE versions and also enhanced the powertrain, driver assist systems, and infotainment technology. You can even get a Corolla Hybrid with all-wheel drive. The EPA expects this Toyota to achieve an average fuel economy of 44-52 mpg, depending on the specific year and configuration. Look for: If your budget allows, consider buying a 2023 or newer model. In 2024, the SE Nightshade Edition came with spiffy bronze-finish wheels 2020-2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid pricing (under 25,000 miles): approximately $19,000 to $25,000 Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. Edmunds says If you're set on buying a used hybrid sedan under $25,000, there are several great choices available. At that price, the smaller models have fewer miles and are more widely available. However, if you need a family-size car that achieves 45 mpg or better, the Accord Hybrid and Camry Hybrid prove that you don't need to spend a lot to get a lot for your money. ____________ This story was provided to The Associated Press by the automotive website Edmunds. Christian Wardlaw is a contributor at Edmunds.
Sunday World
05-07-2025
- Sunday World
Banned driver found asleep at wheel while almost five times over the limit
Sumod George Sam (45) was found slumped asleep in the seat, with the engine running and the keys in the ignition A banned driver, who was almost five times over the alcohol limit when he was found asleep at the wheel of his car in broad daylight with an empty vodka bottle in the passenger seat, has avoided a jail term and been disqualified from driving for five years. Garda Dylan O'Malley told Tallaght District Court that he was on mobile patrol on the Greenhills Road, Dublin 12 at around 4pm on August 9, 2023, when a man at a nearby bus stop flagged him down. The man alerted him to a white Honda Insight that was parked diagonally - half on the road and half on a hard shoulder - and appeared to be abandoned. When Garda O'Malley approached the vehicle he said he found the driver, Sumod George Sam (45), slumped asleep in the seat, with the engine running and the keys in the ignition. Stock image Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 5th An empty vodka bottle was visible in the passenger seat alongside recently purchased shopping, the court heard. The witness said the driver produced a learner permit and failed a roadside breath test. He was arrested and brought to a garda station, where the court heard that a subsequent breath analysis returned a reading of 99 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath - nearly five times the legal limit of 20 micrograms for a driver on a learner permit. The court heard that Sam has a previous drink driving conviction from 2022 and was already serving a three-year disqualification, imposed in May 2024 and due to expire in February 2027. He was charged under Section 5(4)(b) and 5(5) of the Road Traffic Act 2010, for being in charge of a vehicle in a public place while exceeding the legal breath alcohol limit - namely, while having the intent to drive or attempt to drive the vehicle even though he was not actually driving at the time. Sam, with an address at Earlscourt, Terenure Road East, Dublin 6, pleaded guilty at the hearing. His defence counsel, Lauren Flanagan BL, told the court that Sam was deeply remorseful, had not come to garda attention since and had been 'partying with friends' at the time - describing the incident as an act of 'stupidity.' She said her client, a father-of-two who previously worked in IT but is currently unemployed, was willing to undertake a driver awareness course and she asked the court not to impose a custodial sentence. Judge Patricia McNamara described the level of alcohol involved as 'extremely dangerous' and said the offence warranted a significant response. She convicted Sam and imposed a five-year driving disqualification, effectively extending the existing ban by three years. She also imposed a four-month prison sentence, suspended for two years on Sam's own bond of €400, with conditions that he not drive or be in control of a vehicle and that he remain of sober habits. Sam had already surrendered his licence to Blanchardstown Garda Station. Funded by the Courts Reporting Scheme.
Irish Independent
05-07-2025
- Irish Independent
'Extremely dangerous' – Driver serving road ban found asleep at wheel while almost five times over the limit
Garda Dylan O'Malley told Tallaght District Court that he was on mobile patrol on the Greenhills Road, Dublin 12 at around 4pm on August 9, 2023, when a man at a nearby bus stop flagged him down. The man alerted him to a white Honda Insight that was parked diagonally - half on the road and half on a hard shoulder - and appeared to be abandoned. When Garda O'Malley approached the vehicle he said he found the driver, Sumod George Sam (45), slumped asleep in the seat, with the engine running and the keys in the ignition. An empty vodka bottle was visible in the passenger seat alongside recently purchased shopping, the court heard. The witness said the driver produced a learner permit and failed a roadside breath test. He was arrested and brought to a garda station, where the court heard that a subsequent breath analysis returned a reading of 99 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath - nearly five times the legal limit of 20 micrograms for a driver on a learner permit. The court heard that Sam has a previous drink driving conviction from 2022 and was already serving a three-year disqualification, imposed in May 2024 and due to expire in February 2027. He was charged under Section 5(4)(b) and 5(5) of the Road Traffic Act 2010, for being in charge of a vehicle in a public place while exceeding the legal breath alcohol limit - namely, while having the intent to drive or attempt to drive the vehicle even though he was not actually driving at the time. Sam, with an address at Earlscourt, Terenure Road East, Dublin 6, pleaded guilty at the hearing. His defence counsel, Lauren Flanagan BL, told the court that Sam was deeply remorseful, had not come to garda attention since and had been 'partying with friends' at the time - describing the incident as an act of 'stupidity.' She said her client, a father-of-two who previously worked in IT but is currently unemployed, was willing to undertake a driver awareness course and she asked the court not to impose a custodial sentence. Judge Patricia McNamara described the level of alcohol involved as 'extremely dangerous' and said the offence warranted a significant response. She convicted Sam and imposed a five-year driving disqualification, effectively extending the existing ban by three years. She also imposed a four-month prison sentence, suspended for two years on Sam's own bond of €400, with conditions that he not drive or be in control of a vehicle and that he remain of sober habits. Sam had already surrendered his licence to Blanchardstown Garda Station.
