Pros: The best fuel economy of any mass-produced passenger vehicle Futuristic inside and out; “Plasmacluster ionizer,” anyone? Passenger and cargo room Reliability and resale value Cons: Video-game steering feel Hard to read instrumentation Nose-heavy handling The 2010 Toyota Prius is the best car for you if you’re willing... 

Meticulous Attention to Quality You’ll be impressed by the nearly microscopic gaps – many as tight as 1mm – in the interior fit and finish. Thoughtful Conveniences From the dual cockpit to the sculpted door panels, one detail flows seamlessly into the next. There’s a Driver Information Center, featuring an outside temperature... 

The 2010 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid may be the only full-size luxury hybrid SUV on the market, but its shortcomings are significant enough that buyers should consider the full range of other "green" SUV choices carefully before committing. Pros Better fuel economy than the conventionally powered Escalade, handsome styling, luxurious and well-equipped... 

The 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 suffers from a high price tag and little to show for its hybrid powertrain. Add in the regular X6′s drawbacks of limited utility and rear seat space and you’ve got a BMW we can’t recommend. Pros Capable handling, comfortable and roomy front seats, quick acceleration. Cons Negligible fuel economy gains,... 

  Still a class leader, the 2004 Honda Civic is the most refined, solidly built economy car on the market. The first time I came to a stoplight, the car was so quiet I thought the engine had stalled. I tried to restart the car, but the 2004 Honda Civic hybrid’s engine was already on, and I advanced when the light changed in my favor. But the...