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2012 Hyundai Accent SE: Quick Drive Report--Commuter Car Test

Green Car Reports

Contrary to the practice in much of the rest of the world, subcompact cars are rarely the sole household vehicle in the U.S. They're more likely a second or third car, often used for commuting--and rarely occupied by more than a single person.

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Riversimple introduces Rasa prototype two-seater fuel cell vehicle; 300 miles on 1.5kg H2; production version in 2018

Green Car Congress

Headquartered in Wales, Riversimple was founded in 2001 (under the previous name of OScar Automotive) by the Oxford and Cranfield University graduate, and automotive engineer, Hugo Spowers, with the primary purpose of “pursuing, systematically, the elimination of the environmental impact of personal transport.”.

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Tailored Auto Insurance Plans for Every Driver

Clean Fleet Report

This individualized approach ensures that drivers receive the precise coverage they require while promoting insurance cost-effectiveness and personal satisfaction. A commuter car primarily used for daily travel will have different insurance needs than a recreational vehicle used for occasional trips.

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You Can't Do That!!! (the day the dreamers "grow up")

DIY Electric Car

A couple weeks ago deer hit me on the way to work and destroyed our car, we were going to replace the car with another "beater" as a commuter car but thought this would be a perfect time to realize our dream and convert a car from gas to electric.

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QOTD: What Do You Prioritize in a Sports Car?

The Truth About Cars

A big, powerful car that also handles well like a Ford Mustang GT? Personally, I like sporty commuter cars -- think Honda Civic Si, Volkswagen GTI, that sort of thing. A straight-line mauler like a Hellcat Challenger or Charger? A big, luxury sedan with a sport setup like a BMW M3? Or something else?

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Review: 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e depends on math appeal

Baua Electric

A home-charging setup for off-peak parsimony turns plug-ins into e-commuter cars. inch wheelbase sets out a footprint that permits lots of interior room, with snug front 16-way power seats that have been designed around a person slightly smaller than me. Do you keep your daily duties at 50 miles or less ? The GLCs 113.1-inch

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Please Stop: Ford Capri Becomes Unrecognizable

The Truth About Cars

Affordable fun cars are starting to become hard to find and past examples are being revived as soulless crossover vehicles to be sold to people that just want a commuter car.

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