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As one of the experienced hybrid models on the market, the Toyota Prius is dedicated to achieving the next level of fuel efficiency with up to an EPA-estimated 51 city mpg in its 2013 iteration. While commonly not respected for its powertrain, where the Prius refuses to falter is the versatility of its shape and storage capabilities. It may not be a force to reckon with based on performance alone, but the Prius continues to achieve greatness as an excellent hybrid option.

Take a look at the past few years of Toyota Prius models, courtesy of Autotrader, to learn more…

If you can, go big, go heavy, go reliable. That's the basic advice Forbes delivers in a recent article on the best cars for new graduates, whether from high school or college.

Driving a safer vehicle is critical for younger drivers, says Forbes. Car crashes, after all, remain the leading cause of death among Americans ages 15 to 19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Forbes combed through crash test and owner-reported performance data for vehicles from the 2011 model year to come up with a list of a dozen affordable five-year-old vehicles that come highly…

Here at Earthy Cars, we strive to provide the Chittenden County area with the best in reliable and efficient pre-owned vehicles to suit their varied needs. And of course, you can't mention reliability and efficiency without talking about Toyota vehicles. With plenty of warm weather ahead, we've got an extensive selection of quality pre-owned Toyota vehicles to help drivers in the Burlington area make the most their summer.

2008 Toyota Prius		Price: $6,995.00

At Earthy Cars, we recognize the advantages that come from being a small dealership. When our clients utilizing our CarFinder tool to find the vehicle that's right for them - it's a signal to us to get the EarthyCars process started.

At Earthycars, our expertly trained parts and service professionals offer can offer you a refreshing alternative to the long waits and anonymous customer service you find at big box stores and national retail chains.

Horsepower vs. Torque: What’s the Difference? https://t.co/rO47BdGEJl pic.twitter.com/kfYZ6Q8gIC

— Car and Driver (@CARandDRIVER) April 15, 2016

How fast can you untwist a bottle cap? That's horsepower.

How stuck a bottle cap can you untwist? That’s torque.

Torque and horsepower are two of the most difficult concepts to grasp about how a car engine works, and it is made more complicated by the fact that both change with rpm. At its core, however, torque is the rotating force that drives an engine's crankshaft, and determines its ability to perform work. Horsepower is…

20 automakers will make automatic braking standard equipment on US vehicles. https://t.co/uz5QPgv1AO pic.twitter.com/j76RpIIRvT

— IIHS (@IIHS_autosafety) April 6, 2016

You're driving into Burlington on 189, and traffic is backed up so far on Shelburne road that it has come to a complete stop. Somewhere in the stop-and-go, you go when you should have stopped, and rear-end the car in front of you.

In the near future, this situation will never be a problem again.

Twenty automakers, including Subaru, Toyota, Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Audi, BMW, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles,

Would you give up control? Per AAA survey, 75% would be afraid to ride in self-driving car. https://t.co/MkyNwzrYBJ pic.twitter.com/DPar0OE2Qn

— Marshall Doney (@AAACEODoney) March 7, 2016

There are many reasons self-driving cars could be great for our future. It would mean people with disabilities, including the blind, could potentially drive independently. It could mean a significant reduction in traffic collisions, because human error and distraction is removed from the equation. As Bill Nye opined, self-driving cars are a necessary first step to the proliferation of flying

Since it's International Women's Day today, we thought we'd share with you the story of one of the most important women in automotive history. She took the first long-distance car trip in the world. She was the unstoppable Bertha Benz.

Before Bertha Benz ever married her husband, Karl Benz, she acted as his investor.

She was from a wealthy family, and he was raised in poverty by a single mother. Despite his financial disadvantage, Karl was brilliant, well-educated, and an idealist. She fell in love with him, and used her own dowry money to support his failing…

Many Vermonters avoid the dreaded manual transmission altogether. "Who has time to learn?" we hear people say. More importantly, who will sacrifice their car to teach you?

There are hazards to teaching someone to drive any car, like the chance they will confuse reverse for drive and back into your garage door before lesson one. When newbies forget to press the clutch before shifting in a manual, however, that really grinds our gears.

A few innocent mistakes, like forgetting to shift, or forgetting the clutch, and you'll be looking for auto repairs near Burlington, or a new car altogether…