We’ve been driving this car since the first generation Volts back in 2010. GM had made some major changes to the Volt in 2016, but the new and improved EV-hybrid didn’t quite catch on, given the historically low gas prices last year. However 2017 … Read more
Full disclosure upfront: we are big fans of the Volt. In March 2011 we purchased the Chevrolet Volt to replace the two Prius vehicles that we’d owned the previous 10 years. At the time, we opined that GM had hit one out of the park. This car … Read more
Ever wonder how to handle a dispute with an auto insurance company that has declared your car a total loss? The insurance company offers you a “settlement” that is far less than you think your car is worth. Your kids are complaining, your spouse is … Read more
In the 1980s, airlines began “bumping” passengers off of flights. In response, federal regulators imposed stringent rules upon the airlines when passengers were subjected to this inconvenience. The new rules reduced this practice, but as seen in the letter below, it hasn’t ended it. A … Read more
We’ve reported on the Chevy Volt — our favorite EV-hybrid — and the Toyota Prius. However, this year, Toyota is taking on the Chevy Volt with its Prius Prime. Like the Volt, the Prime is a plug-in hybrid. It competes with the Sonata Plug-In, Optima … Read more