Money Magazine Rips Hybrids

A recent article by Money magazine continues the bias, by mainstream auto media, against hybrids such as the Toyota Prius. Compiling a list of performance-based, gas efficient autos, Money stated, "That the hybrid king, the gas-electric Toyota Prius, didn't have what it takes to earn a nod. By our reckoning, it makes too many compromises in the name of economy. " Further adding that, "its overall 39 miles per gallon fell short of expectations, and wasn't much better than cars -- including Toyota's own Corolla -- that beat the Prius in other critical categories."

Of course this 39 mpg average is based on highway miles. In urban areas - the high traffic areas that a significant amount of Americans drive - the Prius gets significantly better gas mileage, while producing significantly less pollution. Ignoring this difference seems to imply that mainstream media, much like the Big 3 automakers, just don't get it.

If places like China and India act like the US in terms of automobiles and gas consumption, $2 per gallon gas will seem like a fairy tale. These auto writers and auto makers are raping the earth and suffocating it's consumers. 

Where is the vision? The Big Three keep polluting the environment because it's extremely profitable, and the health and welfare of their consumers obviously means little. Money should be ashamed, but I guess to them, money means everything.