MPGomatic.com gets the lowdown on the Nissan Leaf plug-in electric car at the 2010 Washington Auto Show from Nissan’s Director of Product Planning and Advanced Technology Strategy, Mark Perry. The Leaf will be the first affordable mass market highway-capable pure electric vehicle (based on Lithium battery technology) from a major manufacturer. Nissan Leaf Electric Vehicle

This 1959 to 1960 Chevy model wore a badge in Mexico as the “Chevrolet Conquistador”. This is how one seller tagged his grand old car at an auction center. El Camino, which literally means in Spanish as “The Road,” is actually a coupe utility car but considered in North America as a truck. Five generations of the El Camino came out of Chevrolet’s assembly lines from 1959 to 1987.

Porsche has been a coveted sports car since the company first started in 1931. The cars are known for their distinctive styling and high speeds. The sexy lines no doubt make this curvy little car a must-have for speed demons on the big screen.

Travelers who rent cars are now more aware that it is better to use hybrid cars. Aside from this, there are many other good reasons why car rental businesses have it in their best interests to include hybrid cars in their lineup.

Does the color of your car really matter? Are certain colors better for warm or cold climates? Here are some examples of car color and what people say about it.

When we see other people’s cars we may feel a bit jealous if theirs is new or glistening in the sun. Many drivers forget how important washing your car is and so even cars two or three years old can really start to look poor if they haven’t been looked after properly.