National Motorists Association Blog

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist There are two hybrid models on the market that address what’s arguably the most persuasive argument against buying a new hybrid: They cost too much.

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Two things about the Audi A8. First, it’s a relative bargain. $75,100 to start — and that’s with Quattro all-wheel-drive. To put that in some perspective, Mercedes wants $92,900 for the least expensive Mercedes S-Class . . . without AWD.

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Downsizing is hitting diesels too. I wrote a week or so ago about the 2014 BMW 320i — a new, economy-minded (for a BMW) and smaller-engined/lower-powered version of the 3 sedan. This week, I’m writing about the 328d — “d” for diesel. BMW has sold a diesel-powered Three before, of […]

By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Does the Camry hybrid — vs. the regular Camry — make economic sense? Or is it an emotional (and political) thing primarily — as in: Hey, look how much I care about the environment? Hmmmm . . . .