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Along with playing Angry Birds and taking pictures of your cat, smartphones are exceptionally useful for car owners, suggesting free apps that can help save both time and money.
Here’s a list of apps that we find the most useful when it comes to driving and car ownership. Many apps on this list are at least available for both Android and iOS handhelds, while some also support BlackBerry and Windows Phone devices.
Ultimately, we should point out that while many apps are effortless to use, it isn’t safe to use your smartphone while driving. Instead, pull over and check your phone or give the device to a passenger while you keep your eyes on the road and arms on the wheel.
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What about TagMyRide app?
Wow, some of these are even for Windows Phone and Blackberry. Thanks!
I use Waze all the time. I’ve saved so much time being stuck in traffic.
Me too! Best app ever!
What about Dashbox App?
I hear the iPhone version comes next week with under the spandex hood CarPlay features built in 😉
Also two other cool apps called iCarConnect – check em out!
I use Carso pro on my iPhone.
Cool, that’s a fine option for those who have a phone climb on!
Check out this free iPhone app : On My Way Acquaintance – it features a quick and convenient way to inform someone that you are on your way. In just two clicks, send a text message with your location and a web link. Reduce distractions while driving.
Well, the Ford certainly wins the beauty contest.
I would beg to differ. I don’t find it’s scoopy-loopy sides or big mouth grill to be very attractive. The Accord is a better car in pretty much every category.
The information on the interior color is incorrect. The color choices are limited, but there are three colors, Beige, black and grey.
Grey in the blue and silver colored car
Black in the steel metallic, black, silver
Suntan in steel metallic, white, black, green, silver and black
I hove Honda vehicles. Every car I’d had up to this point were Honda/Acura, but I went with the Fusion Hybrid because the Accord wasn’t out yet. Of course no car is flawless but I love the car.
(The rear seats folding down is a ample plus)
I own the two thousand fourteen Accord Hybrid Touring model and I have to say that the gas mileage is truly true to what they claim. Here is my practice. I have over five thousand miles on the odometer right now. A few weeks ago I took this picture of my journey computer. As you can see it clearly shows that I have got a phenomenal gas mileage of slightly over fifty mpg and that too over four thousand six hundred fifty eight miles. This is over both highway and city driving under a diversity of conditions, brief drives, long drives, numerous passengers etc. And to top it off, the drive and feel is real good, except for a engine sound at low speed acceleration, the drive is real good with quick acceleration and nimble response. I will very recommend this car to all who are interested in Hybrids.
It looks like the main advantage to Ford Fusion hybrid has over the Honda Accord hybrid is that it’s Cheaper? I’m OK with that. Another clear win for the Honda Accord
Good info thanks for posting 🙂
Sorry, I do not agree that the Fusion is a good looking car. For some reason, I don’t like the grill(mouth) and the rear looks like a cheap economy car.
Agreed. Plus, with the Accord, you will see that money again when it comes time to sell, so it is the far and away winner here.
I do not know about consumer reports, but look at my posting below with a picture of what I have experienced in terms of mpg over four thousand miles. I use the car for regular commute and some family use, over both highway and city roads. Hence in my practice I have to say that the EPA rating for the Accord Hybrid is indeed true.
Does the hybrid have snap on hubcaps for aerodynamics or are they actual rims?
Sam, I have the PHEV version. I’ve ranged from eighty mpg to one hundred thirty mpg. Brief trips (less than twenty miles round excursion can get the high end), longer trips thirty miles RT in hilly areas with AC on drops to the eighty mpg.
Much depends on average length of tour, amount of hills and if I use the AC.
What kind of terrain did you have and did you use AC for these numbers?
My trips have been as brief as 3-4 miles (running errands) to 40-60 miles per excursion. The terrain has been both vapid and hilly over local as well as highways. AC has been on and I have also used the econo mode that comes with the Honda. Hope this answers your question.
I am not sure, however, I believe they are seventeen inch alloy rims and not hubcabs
The Ford is a stunning automobile. The design is one of the very best on the road. It has visual identity. The lines are svelt. There is nothing stodgy or old school about it. The accord is nice looking but was not truly all fresh from the previous generation design. Honda substituted the sheet metal but kept the a piles, front windscreen and other hard elements.
Those were my thoughts exactly Jason! 🙂
“… more importantly, the buttons and switches are more satisfying to press.” Are you expecting to be taken earnestly as an automotive journalist? How about something more practical to critique, like how almost futile the Accord cup holders might be. Interior storage volume, convenience, & design? That handbrake ever get in the way or the ladies get their bracelets caught on it?
The Accord styling is dated IMHO. The overall package is not unattractive, but it is not far off what you would have seen twelve years ago on a typical sedan. Sure the big grill of the Ford is not for everybody, and it is a styling cue taken from Austin-Martin that has been in use for decades (admittedly an aggressive & classic look perhaps out of place on an econo-box hybrid), but the rest of the car is fairly refreshing, I think.
Nice-looking car for sure, but it emerges opened up lengthwise somehow. The Accord’s proportions look nicer. With regards to the comment above having to do with the Accord’s windshield, C poles, etc.: There’s something to be said for enhanced visibility, no matter how many driver assistance gadgets there may be.
I recently sold a two thousand fifteen accord ex-l its rated fro 50/45/47 my customer has about at thirty five commute each way to work. I called her the next day after work to see what her mpg was under her normal driving routine. She was averaging 48.7 on her very first day. Side note she traded in a C230 Komp. So need
I own a two thousand fourteen Accord Hybrid Touring with Ten,000 mile on it and I calculate the MPG at every pack up and compare to the cars calculation. MPG ranges forty seven to 50. I have “zero” regrets buying the car.
I own the two thousand fourteen Hybrid Fusion. I get inbetween 42-45 MPG and I drive combined hwy and city. If the accord truly gets 47-50 hat is awesome.
I do disagree with a few things from the author tho’. The interior of the fusion is nice in my opinion as well as the trunk feels fine and not awkward. The trunk has a little bump in it but it is still plenary big for us to out our child’s stroller and all of our groceries in it. The interior also feels very nice and stylish.
This is also the quietest car I have ever driven even when in non hybrid mode I can hardly hear anything not sure what the noise complaint is but I have driven most hybrids and this is the quietest of them. The fresh accord may be silent but I doubt it could be that much quieter.
Final thought is price. I was able to get a two thousand fourteen SE model with the touch screen and appearance package down to 23,900. There is slew of room for negotiating with the fusion hybrid compared to other hybrids I have attempted to purchase.
Um, the Honda interior? You’ve got to be joking, Honda has cheapened their interiors to the point of being crap. Hard plastic IP etc. The Fusion interior is miles better. Fusion treating is WAY superior to the Accord. And exterior styling? It’s like Aston Martin vs. Godzilla. The Accord styling is hideous (btw I am a fan of the CR-V styling but wow did they get the Accord wrong!).
I thought I would choose the Camry hybrid a few years ago, but I’m glad I lodged for a two thousand twelve Camry LE I-4. I’m now considering the two thousand fifteen Camry SE I-4 because it will undoubtedly treat noticeably better than my LE, steer better, brake better, while also being noticeably quieter on the road. Not crazy about the exterior looks, but love the fresh interior and all the trunk space. I’ll still get 12-18 MPG less than one of the top three hybrid sedans, but they don’t come close to matching the two thousand fifteen Camry SE in areas that are most significant to me. Perhaps the next generation Camry hybrid will come with LI batteries, have excellent brake feel, be quicker and quieter, treat better, and get fifty MPG. That would interest me. Hybrids still need a little more refinement in areas that matter to me.
Of course, if I had to drive in strong traffic often, I’d have bought a Camry hybrid or Prius in 2012. Remarkably reliable despite their faults. I’m averaging over twenty eight MPG in my Camry LE with the A/C always on in Florida and that’s good enough for me until the next hybrid breakthrough.
According to your link, the Fusion tested here got thirty nine mpg. It seems that the test here used less stopping and going than the consumer reports test. What truly matters is the comparison being apples to apples. In both cases, it seems the Fusion and Accord got amazing mileage, with the Accord being better mileage and more expensive. I don’t see how the difference in scores is ‘BS’.
With these cars, it is all about how you drive it. My CR-Z either gets 51-52 MPG or 37-40 MPG just depending on whether I determine to indeed hypermile or just not think about mileage.
My two thousand thirteen Fusion has averaged 49.7 mpg over 42,000 the past year. We typically get 50-60 mpg on daily runs in town. Highway mileage is not so good, around 40-42 at sixty five or so. Ours is fully loaded and with leather the interior is as nice and convenient as my mother-in-law’s BMW.
Attempt OBDeleven Android App with AUDI S5 and can say that this app is best for AUDI users who want to know more about their cars. This application works also with VW, SEAT and SKODA.
And if you feel the mobile phone monitor is not big enough to make utter use of the Apps, you need a Mirror Link Box to connect your phone and car monitor to get fatter display.
Attempt CruiseEire available on Android and iOS
Top ten Mobile Apps for Car Owners » News
Top ten Mobile Apps for Car Owners
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Along with playing Angry Birds and taking pictures of your cat, smartphones are exceptionally useful for car owners, suggesting free apps that can help save both time and money.
Here’s a list of apps that we find the most useful when it comes to driving and car ownership. Many apps on this list are at least available for both Android and iOS handhelds, while some also support BlackBerry and Windows Phone devices.
Eventually, we should point out that while many apps are effortless to use, it isn’t safe to use your smartphone while driving. Instead, pull over and check your phone or give the device to a passenger while you keep your eyes on the road and forearms on the wheel.
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What about TagMyRide app?
Wow, some of these are even for Windows Phone and Blackberry. Thanks!
I use Waze all the time. I’ve saved so much time being stuck in traffic.
Me too! Best app ever!
What about Dashbox App?
I hear the iPhone version comes next week with under the spandex hood CarPlay features built in 😉
Also two other cool apps called iCarConnect – check em out!
I use Carso pro on my iPhone.
Cool, that’s a excellent option for those who have a phone climb on!
Check out this free iPhone app : On My Way Acquaintance – it features a prompt and convenient way to inform someone that you are on your way. In just two clicks, send a text message with your location and a web link. Reduce distractions while driving.
Well, the Ford certainly wins the beauty contest.
I would beg to differ. I don’t find it’s scoopy-loopy sides or big mouth grill to be very attractive. The Accord is a better car in pretty much every category.
The information on the interior color is incorrect. The color choices are limited, but there are three colors, Beige, black and grey.
Grey in the blue and silver colored car
Black in the steel metallic, black, silver
Sunburn in steel metallic, white, black, green, silver and black
I hove Honda vehicles. Every car I’d had up to this point were Honda/Acura, but I went with the Fusion Hybrid because the Accord wasn’t out yet. Of course no car is ideal but I love the car.
(The rear seats folding down is a big plus)
I own the two thousand fourteen Accord Hybrid Touring model and I have to say that the gas mileage is truly true to what they claim. Here is my practice. I have over five thousand miles on the odometer right now. A few weeks ago I took this picture of my journey computer. As you can see it clearly shows that I have got a phenomenal gas mileage of slightly over fifty mpg and that too over four thousand six hundred fifty eight miles. This is over both highway and city driving under a multitude of conditions, brief drives, long drives, numerous passengers etc. And to top it off, the drive and feel is real good, except for a engine sound at low speed acceleration, the drive is real good with quick acceleration and nimble response. I will very recommend this car to all who are interested in Hybrids.
It looks like the main advantage to Ford Fusion hybrid has over the Honda Accord hybrid is that it’s Cheaper? I’m OK with that. Another clear win for the Honda Accord
Good info thanks for posting 🙂
Sorry, I do not agree that the Fusion is a good looking car. For some reason, I don’t like the grill(mouth) and the rear looks like a cheap economy car.
Agreed. Plus, with the Accord, you will see that money again when it comes time to sell, so it is the far and away winner here.
I do not know about consumer reports, but look at my posting below with a picture of what I have experienced in terms of mpg over four thousand miles. I use the car for regular commute and some family use, over both highway and city roads. Hence in my practice I have to say that the EPA rating for the Accord Hybrid is truly true.
Does the hybrid have snap on hubcaps for aerodynamics or are they actual rims?
Sam, I have the PHEV version. I’ve ranged from eighty mpg to one hundred thirty mpg. Brief trips (less than twenty miles round excursion can get the high end), longer trips thirty miles RT in hilly areas with AC on drops to the eighty mpg.
Much depends on average length of journey, amount of hills and if I use the AC.
What kind of terrain did you have and did you use AC for these numbers?
My trips have been as brief as 3-4 miles (running errands) to 40-60 miles per journey. The terrain has been both plane and hilly over local as well as highways. AC has been on and I have also used the econo mode that comes with the Honda. Hope this answers your question.
I am not sure, however, I believe they are seventeen inch alloy rims and not hubcabs
The Ford is a stunning automobile. The design is one of the very best on the road. It has visual identity. The lines are svelt. There is nothing stodgy or old school about it. The accord is nice looking but was not truly all fresh from the previous generation design. Honda substituted the sheet metal but kept the a piles, front windscreen and other hard elements.
Those were my thoughts exactly Jason! 🙂
“… more importantly, the buttons and switches are more satisfying to press.” Are you expecting to be taken gravely as an automotive journalist? How about something more practical to critique, like how almost futile the Accord cup holders might be. Interior storage volume, convenience, & design? That handbrake ever get in the way or the ladies get their bracelets caught on it?
The Accord styling is dated IMHO. The overall package is not unattractive, but it is not far off what you would have seen twelve years ago on a typical sedan. Sure the big grill of the Ford is not for everybody, and it is a styling cue taken from Austin-Martin that has been in use for decades (admittedly an aggressive & classic look perhaps out of place on an econo-box hybrid), but the rest of the car is fairly refreshing, I think.
Nice-looking car for sure, but it emerges spread lengthwise somehow. The Accord’s proportions look nicer. With regards to the comment above having to do with the Accord’s windshield, C poles, etc.: There’s something to be said for enhanced visibility, no matter how many driver assistance gadgets there may be.
I recently sold a two thousand fifteen accord ex-l its rated fro 50/45/47 my customer has about at thirty five commute each way to work. I called her the next day after work to see what her mpg was under her normal driving routine. She was averaging 48.7 on her very first day. Side note she traded in a C230 Komp. So need
I own a two thousand fourteen Accord Hybrid Touring with Ten,000 mile on it and I calculate the MPG at every pack up and compare to the cars calculation. MPG ranges forty seven to 50. I have “zero” regrets buying the car.
I own the two thousand fourteen Hybrid Fusion. I get inbetween 42-45 MPG and I drive combined hwy and city. If the accord truly gets 47-50 hat is awesome.
I do disagree with a few things from the author however. The interior of the fusion is nice in my opinion as well as the trunk feels fine and not awkward. The trunk has a little bump in it but it is still plenary big for us to out our child’s stroller and all of our groceries in it. The interior also feels very nice and stylish.
This is also the quietest car I have ever driven even when in non hybrid mode I can hardly hear anything not sure what the noise complaint is but I have driven most hybrids and this is the quietest of them. The fresh accord may be silent but I doubt it could be that much quieter.
Final thought is price. I was able to get a two thousand fourteen SE model with the touch screen and appearance package down to 23,900. There is slew of room for negotiating with the fusion hybrid compared to other hybrids I have attempted to purchase.
Um, the Honda interior? You’ve got to be joking, Honda has cheapened their interiors to the point of being crap. Hard plastic IP etc. The Fusion interior is miles better. Fusion treating is WAY superior to the Accord. And exterior styling? It’s like Aston Martin vs. Godzilla. The Accord styling is hideous (btw I am a fan of the CR-V styling but wow did they get the Accord wrong!).
I thought I would choose the Camry hybrid a few years ago, but I’m glad I lodged for a two thousand twelve Camry LE I-4. I’m now considering the two thousand fifteen Camry SE I-4 because it will undoubtedly treat noticeably better than my LE, steer better, brake better, while also being noticeably quieter on the road. Not crazy about the exterior looks, but love the fresh interior and all the trunk space. I’ll still get 12-18 MPG less than one of the top three hybrid sedans, but they don’t come close to matching the two thousand fifteen Camry SE in areas that are most significant to me. Perhaps the next generation Camry hybrid will come with LI batteries, have excellent brake feel, be quicker and quieter, treat better, and get fifty MPG. That would interest me. Hybrids still need a little more refinement in areas that matter to me.
Of course, if I had to drive in strenuous traffic often, I’d have bought a Camry hybrid or Prius in 2012. Remarkably reliable despite their faults. I’m averaging over twenty eight MPG in my Camry LE with the A/C always on in Florida and that’s good enough for me until the next hybrid breakthrough.
According to your link, the Fusion tested here got thirty nine mpg. It seems that the test here used less stopping and going than the consumer reports test. What truly matters is the comparison being apples to apples. In both cases, it seems the Fusion and Accord got amazing mileage, with the Accord being better mileage and more expensive. I don’t see how the difference in scores is ‘BS’.
With these cars, it is all about how you drive it. My CR-Z either gets 51-52 MPG or 37-40 MPG just depending on whether I determine to indeed hypermile or just not think about mileage.
My two thousand thirteen Fusion has averaged 49.7 mpg over 42,000 the past year. We typically get 50-60 mpg on daily runs in town. Highway mileage is not so good, around 40-42 at sixty five or so. Ours is fully loaded and with leather the interior is as nice and comfy as my mother-in-law’s BMW.
Attempt OBDeleven Android App with AUDI S5 and can say that this app is best for AUDI users who want to know more about their cars. This application works also with VW, SEAT and SKODA.
And if you feel the mobile phone monitor is not big enough to make total use of the Apps, you need a Mirror Link Box to connect your phone and car monitor to get fatter display.
Attempt CruiseEire available on Android and iOS
Top ten Mobile Apps for Car Owners » News
Top ten Mobile Apps for Car Owners
Like AutoGuide.com on Facebook
Along with playing Angry Birds and taking pictures of your cat, smartphones are exceptionally useful for car owners, suggesting free apps that can help save both time and money.
Here’s a list of apps that we find the most useful when it comes to driving and car ownership. Many apps on this list are at least available for both Android and iOS handhelds, while some also support BlackBerry and Windows Phone devices.
Eventually, we should point out that while many apps are effortless to use, it isn’t safe to use your smartphone while driving. Instead, pull over and check your phone or give the device to a passenger while you keep your eyes on the road and mitts on the wheel.
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What about TagMyRide app?
Wow, some of these are even for Windows Phone and Blackberry. Thanks!
I use Waze all the time. I’ve saved so much time being stuck in traffic.
Me too! Best app ever!
What about Dashbox App?
I hear the iPhone version comes next week with under the rubber hood CarPlay features built in 😉
Also two other cool apps called iCarConnect – check em out!
I use Carso pro on my iPhone.
Cool, that’s a superb option for those who have a phone climb on!
Check out this free iPhone app : On My Way Acquaintance – it features a quick and convenient way to inform someone that you are on your way. In just two clicks, send a text message with your location and a web link. Reduce distractions while driving.
Well, the Ford certainly wins the beauty contest.
I would beg to differ. I don’t find it’s scoopy-loopy sides or big mouth grill to be very attractive. The Accord is a better car in pretty much every category.
The information on the interior color is incorrect. The color choices are limited, but there are three colors, Beige, black and grey.
Grey in the blue and silver colored car
Black in the steel metallic, black, silver
Suntan in steel metallic, white, black, green, silver and black
I hove Honda vehicles. Every car I’d had up to this point were Honda/Acura, but I went with the Fusion Hybrid because the Accord wasn’t out yet. Of course no car is ideal but I love the car.
(The rear seats folding down is a giant plus)
I own the two thousand fourteen Accord Hybrid Touring model and I have to say that the gas mileage is indeed true to what they claim. Here is my practice. I have over five thousand miles on the odometer right now. A few weeks ago I took this picture of my journey computer. As you can see it clearly shows that I have got a phenomenal gas mileage of slightly over fifty mpg and that too over four thousand six hundred fifty eight miles. This is over both highway and city driving under a multitude of conditions, brief drives, long drives, numerous passengers etc. And to top it off, the drive and feel is real good, except for a engine sound at low speed acceleration, the drive is real good with quick acceleration and nimble response. I will very recommend this car to all who are interested in Hybrids.
It looks like the main advantage to Ford Fusion hybrid has over the Honda Accord hybrid is that it’s Cheaper? I’m OK with that. Another clear win for the Honda Accord
Good info thanks for posting 🙂
Sorry, I do not agree that the Fusion is a good looking car. For some reason, I don’t like the grill(mouth) and the rear looks like a cheap economy car.
Agreed. Plus, with the Accord, you will see that money again when it comes time to sell, so it is the far and away winner here.
I do not know about consumer reports, but look at my posting below with a picture of what I have experienced in terms of mpg over four thousand miles. I use the car for regular commute and some family use, over both highway and city roads. Hence in my practice I have to say that the EPA rating for the Accord Hybrid is truly true.
Does the hybrid have snap on hubcaps for aerodynamics or are they actual rims?
Sam, I have the PHEV version. I’ve ranged from eighty mpg to one hundred thirty mpg. Brief trips (less than twenty miles round journey can get the high end), longer trips thirty miles RT in hilly areas with AC on drops to the eighty mpg.
Much depends on average length of tour, amount of hills and if I use the AC.
What kind of terrain did you have and did you use AC for these numbers?
My trips have been as brief as 3-4 miles (running errands) to 40-60 miles per journey. The terrain has been both plane and hilly over local as well as highways. AC has been on and I have also used the econo mode that comes with the Honda. Hope this answers your question.
I am not sure, however, I believe they are seventeen inch alloy rims and not hubcabs
The Ford is a stunning automobile. The design is one of the very best on the road. It has visual identity. The lines are svelt. There is nothing stodgy or old school about it. The accord is nice looking but was not truly all fresh from the previous generation design. Honda substituted the sheet metal but kept the a piles, front windscreen and other hard elements.
Those were my thoughts exactly Jason! 🙂
“… more importantly, the buttons and switches are more satisfying to press.” Are you expecting to be taken earnestly as an automotive journalist? How about something more practical to critique, like how almost worthless the Accord cup holders might be. Interior storage volume, convenience, & design? That handbrake ever get in the way or the ladies get their bracelets caught on it?
The Accord styling is dated IMHO. The overall package is not unattractive, but it is not far off what you would have seen twelve years ago on a typical sedan. Sure the big grill of the Ford is not for everybody, and it is a styling cue taken from Austin-Martin that has been in use for decades (admittedly an aggressive & classic look perhaps out of place on an econo-box hybrid), but the rest of the car is fairly refreshing, I think.
Nice-looking car for sure, but it emerges spread lengthwise somehow. The Accord’s proportions look nicer. With regards to the comment above having to do with the Accord’s windshield, C poles, etc.: There’s something to be said for enhanced visibility, no matter how many driver assistance gadgets there may be.
I recently sold a two thousand fifteen accord ex-l its rated fro 50/45/47 my customer has about at thirty five commute each way to work. I called her the next day after work to see what her mpg was under her normal driving routine. She was averaging 48.7 on her very first day. Side note she traded in a C230 Komp. So need
I own a two thousand fourteen Accord Hybrid Touring with Ten,000 mile on it and I calculate the MPG at every pack up and compare to the cars calculation. MPG ranges forty seven to 50. I have “zero” regrets buying the car.
I own the two thousand fourteen Hybrid Fusion. I get inbetween 42-45 MPG and I drive combined hwy and city. If the accord truly gets 47-50 hat is awesome.
I do disagree with a few things from the author tho’. The interior of the fusion is nice in my opinion as well as the trunk feels fine and not awkward. The trunk has a little bump in it but it is still plenary big for us to out our child’s stroller and all of our groceries in it. The interior also feels very nice and stylish.
This is also the quietest car I have ever driven even when in non hybrid mode I can scarcely hear anything not sure what the noise complaint is but I have driven most hybrids and this is the quietest of them. The fresh accord may be silent but I doubt it could be that much quieter.
Final thought is price. I was able to get a two thousand fourteen SE model with the touch screen and appearance package down to 23,900. There is slew of room for negotiating with the fusion hybrid compared to other hybrids I have attempted to purchase.
Um, the Honda interior? You’ve got to be joking, Honda has cheapened their interiors to the point of being crap. Hard plastic IP etc. The Fusion interior is miles better. Fusion treating is WAY superior to the Accord. And exterior styling? It’s like Aston Martin vs. Godzilla. The Accord styling is hideous (btw I am a fan of the CR-V styling but wow did they get the Accord wrong!).
I thought I would choose the Camry hybrid a few years ago, but I’m glad I lodged for a two thousand twelve Camry LE I-4. I’m now considering the two thousand fifteen Camry SE I-4 because it will undoubtedly treat noticeably better than my LE, steer better, brake better, while also being noticeably quieter on the road. Not crazy about the exterior looks, but love the fresh interior and all the trunk space. I’ll still get 12-18 MPG less than one of the top three hybrid sedans, but they don’t come close to matching the two thousand fifteen Camry SE in areas that are most significant to me. Perhaps the next generation Camry hybrid will come with LI batteries, have superb brake feel, be quicker and quieter, treat better, and get fifty MPG. That would interest me. Hybrids still need a little more refinement in areas that matter to me.
Of course, if I had to drive in strong traffic often, I’d have bought a Camry hybrid or Prius in 2012. Remarkably reliable despite their faults. I’m averaging over twenty eight MPG in my Camry LE with the A/C always on in Florida and that’s good enough for me until the next hybrid breakthrough.
According to your link, the Fusion tested here got thirty nine mpg. It seems that the test here used less stopping and going than the consumer reports test. What indeed matters is the comparison being apples to apples. In both cases, it seems the Fusion and Accord got amazing mileage, with the Accord being better mileage and more expensive. I don’t see how the difference in scores is ‘BS’.
With these cars, it is all about how you drive it. My CR-Z either gets 51-52 MPG or 37-40 MPG just depending on whether I determine to indeed hypermile or just not think about mileage.
My two thousand thirteen Fusion has averaged 49.7 mpg over 42,000 the past year. We typically get 50-60 mpg on daily runs in town. Highway mileage is not so good, around 40-42 at sixty five or so. Ours is fully loaded and with leather the interior is as nice and convenient as my mother-in-law’s BMW.
Attempt OBDeleven Android App with AUDI S5 and can say that this app is best for AUDI users who want to know more about their cars. This application works also with VW, SEAT and SKODA.
And if you feel the mobile phone monitor is not big enough to make utter use of the Apps, you need a Mirror Link Box to connect your phone and car monitor to get thicker display.
Attempt CruiseEire available on Android and iOS
Top ten Mobile Apps for Car Owners » News
Top ten Mobile Apps for Car Owners
Like AutoGuide.com on Facebook
Along with playing Angry Birds and taking pictures of your cat, smartphones are exceptionally useful for car owners, suggesting free apps that can help save both time and money.
Here’s a list of apps that we find the most useful when it comes to driving and car ownership. Many apps on this list are at least available for both Android and iOS handhelds, while some also support BlackBerry and Windows Phone devices.
Ultimately, we should point out that while many apps are effortless to use, it isn’t safe to use your smartphone while driving. Instead, pull over and check your phone or give the device to a passenger while you keep your eyes on the road and palms on the wheel.
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More Auto News.
What about TagMyRide app?
Wow, some of these are even for Windows Phone and Blackberry. Thanks!
I use Waze all the time. I’ve saved so much time being stuck in traffic.
Me too! Best app ever!
What about Dashbox App?
I hear the iPhone version comes next week with under the bondage mask CarPlay features built in 😉
Also two other cool apps called iCarConnect – check em out!
I use Carso pro on my iPhone.
Cool, that’s a superb option for those who have a phone climb on!
Check out this free iPhone app : On My Way Acquaintance – it features a quick and convenient way to inform someone that you are on your way. In just two clicks, send a text message with your location and a web link. Reduce distractions while driving.
Well, the Ford certainly wins the beauty contest.
I would beg to differ. I don’t find it’s scoopy-loopy sides or big mouth grill to be very attractive. The Accord is a better car in pretty much every category.
The information on the interior color is incorrect. The color choices are limited, but there are three colors, Beige, black and grey.
Grey in the blue and silver colored car
Black in the steel metallic, black, silver
Sunburn in steel metallic, white, black, green, silver and black
I hove Honda vehicles. Every car I’d had up to this point were Honda/Acura, but I went with the Fusion Hybrid because the Accord wasn’t out yet. Of course no car is flawless but I love the car.
(The rear seats folding down is a ample plus)
I own the two thousand fourteen Accord Hybrid Touring model and I have to say that the gas mileage is indeed true to what they claim. Here is my practice. I have over five thousand miles on the odometer right now. A few weeks ago I took this picture of my journey computer. As you can see it clearly shows that I have got a phenomenal gas mileage of slightly over fifty mpg and that too over four thousand six hundred fifty eight miles. This is over both highway and city driving under a multitude of conditions, brief drives, long drives, numerous passengers etc. And to top it off, the drive and feel is real good, except for a engine sound at low speed acceleration, the drive is real good with quick acceleration and nimble response. I will very recommend this car to all who are interested in Hybrids.
It looks like the main advantage to Ford Fusion hybrid has over the Honda Accord hybrid is that it’s Cheaper? I’m OK with that. Another clear win for the Honda Accord
Good info thanks for posting 🙂
Sorry, I do not agree that the Fusion is a good looking car. For some reason, I don’t like the grill(mouth) and the rear looks like a cheap economy car.
Agreed. Plus, with the Accord, you will see that money again when it comes time to sell, so it is the far and away winner here.
I do not know about consumer reports, but look at my posting below with a picture of what I have experienced in terms of mpg over four thousand miles. I use the car for regular commute and some family use, over both highway and city roads. Hence in my practice I have to say that the EPA rating for the Accord Hybrid is indeed true.
Does the hybrid have snap on hubcaps for aerodynamics or are they actual rims?
Sam, I have the PHEV version. I’ve ranged from eighty mpg to one hundred thirty mpg. Brief trips (less than twenty miles round journey can get the high end), longer trips thirty miles RT in hilly areas with AC on drops to the eighty mpg.
Much depends on average length of journey, amount of hills and if I use the AC.
What kind of terrain did you have and did you use AC for these numbers?
My trips have been as brief as 3-4 miles (running errands) to 40-60 miles per journey. The terrain has been both plane and hilly over local as well as highways. AC has been on and I have also used the econo mode that comes with the Honda. Hope this answers your question.
I am not sure, however, I believe they are seventeen inch alloy rims and not hubcabs
The Ford is a stunning automobile. The design is one of the very best on the road. It has visual identity. The lines are svelt. There is nothing stodgy or old school about it. The accord is nice looking but was not truly all fresh from the previous generation design. Honda substituted the sheet metal but kept the a piles, front windscreen and other hard elements.
Those were my thoughts exactly Jason! 🙂
“… more importantly, the buttons and switches are more satisfying to press.” Are you expecting to be taken earnestly as an automotive journalist? How about something more practical to critique, like how almost worthless the Accord cup holders might be. Interior storage volume, convenience, & design? That handbrake ever get in the way or the ladies get their bracelets caught on it?
The Accord styling is dated IMHO. The overall package is not unattractive, but it is not far off what you would have seen twelve years ago on a typical sedan. Sure the big grill of the Ford is not for everybody, and it is a styling cue taken from Austin-Martin that has been in use for decades (admittedly an aggressive & classic look perhaps out of place on an econo-box hybrid), but the rest of the car is fairly refreshing, I think.
Nice-looking car for sure, but it shows up spread lengthwise somehow. The Accord’s proportions look nicer. With regards to the comment above having to do with the Accord’s windshield, C poles, etc.: There’s something to be said for enhanced visibility, no matter how many driver assistance gadgets there may be.
I recently sold a two thousand fifteen accord ex-l its rated fro 50/45/47 my customer has about at thirty five commute each way to work. I called her the next day after work to see what her mpg was under her normal driving routine. She was averaging 48.7 on her very first day. Side note she traded in a C230 Komp. So need
I own a two thousand fourteen Accord Hybrid Touring with Ten,000 mile on it and I calculate the MPG at every pack up and compare to the cars calculation. MPG ranges forty seven to 50. I have “zero” regrets buying the car.
I own the two thousand fourteen Hybrid Fusion. I get inbetween 42-45 MPG and I drive combined hwy and city. If the accord truly gets 47-50 hat is awesome.
I do disagree with a few things from the author tho’. The interior of the fusion is nice in my opinion as well as the trunk feels fine and not awkward. The trunk has a little bump in it but it is still plenary big for us to out our child’s stroller and all of our groceries in it. The interior also feels very nice and stylish.
This is also the quietest car I have ever driven even when in non hybrid mode I can scarcely hear anything not sure what the noise complaint is but I have driven most hybrids and this is the quietest of them. The fresh accord may be silent but I doubt it could be that much quieter.
Final thought is price. I was able to get a two thousand fourteen SE model with the touch screen and appearance package down to 23,900. There is slew of room for negotiating with the fusion hybrid compared to other hybrids I have attempted to purchase.
Um, the Honda interior? You’ve got to be joking, Honda has cheapened their interiors to the point of being crap. Hard plastic IP etc. The Fusion interior is miles better. Fusion treating is WAY superior to the Accord. And exterior styling? It’s like Aston Martin vs. Godzilla. The Accord styling is hideous (btw I am a fan of the CR-V styling but wow did they get the Accord wrong!).
I thought I would choose the Camry hybrid a few years ago, but I’m glad I lodged for a two thousand twelve Camry LE I-4. I’m now considering the two thousand fifteen Camry SE I-4 because it will undoubtedly treat noticeably better than my LE, steer better, brake better, while also being noticeably quieter on the road. Not crazy about the exterior looks, but love the fresh interior and all the trunk space. I’ll still get 12-18 MPG less than one of the top three hybrid sedans, but they don’t come close to matching the two thousand fifteen Camry SE in areas that are most significant to me. Perhaps the next generation Camry hybrid will come with LI batteries, have fine brake feel, be quicker and quieter, treat better, and get fifty MPG. That would interest me. Hybrids still need a little more refinement in areas that matter to me.
Of course, if I had to drive in mighty traffic often, I’d have bought a Camry hybrid or Prius in 2012. Remarkably reliable despite their faults. I’m averaging over twenty eight MPG in my Camry LE with the A/C always on in Florida and that’s good enough for me until the next hybrid breakthrough.
According to your link, the Fusion tested here got thirty nine mpg. It seems that the test here used less stopping and going than the consumer reports test. What truly matters is the comparison being apples to apples. In both cases, it seems the Fusion and Accord got amazing mileage, with the Accord being better mileage and more expensive. I don’t see how the difference in scores is ‘BS’.
With these cars, it is all about how you drive it. My CR-Z either gets 51-52 MPG or 37-40 MPG just depending on whether I determine to indeed hypermile or just not think about mileage.
My two thousand thirteen Fusion has averaged 49.7 mpg over 42,000 the past year. We typically get 50-60 mpg on daily runs in town. Highway mileage is not so good, around 40-42 at sixty five or so. Ours is fully loaded and with leather the interior is as nice and comfy as my mother-in-law’s BMW.
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What about TagMyRide app?
Wow, some of these are even for Windows Phone and Blackberry. Thanks!
I use Waze all the time. I’ve saved so much time being stuck in traffic.
Me too! Best app ever!
What about Dashbox App?
I hear the iPhone version comes next week with under the spandex hood CarPlay features built in 😉
Also two other cool apps called iCarConnect – check em out!
I use Carso pro on my iPhone.
Cool, that’s a fine option for those who have a phone climb on!
Check out this free iPhone app : On My Way Friend – it features a swift and convenient way to inform someone that you are on your way. In just two clicks, send a text message with your location and a web link. Reduce distractions while driving.
Well, the Ford certainly wins the beauty contest.
I would beg to differ. I don’t find it’s scoopy-loopy sides or big mouth grill to be very attractive. The Accord is a better car in pretty much every category.
The information on the interior color is incorrect. The color choices are limited, but there are three colors, Beige, black and grey.
Grey in the blue and silver colored car
Black in the steel metallic, black, silver
Suntan in steel metallic, white, black, green, silver and black
I hove Honda vehicles. Every car I’d had up to this point were Honda/Acura, but I went with the Fusion Hybrid because the Accord wasn’t out yet. Of course no car is ideal but I love the car.
(The rear seats folding down is a gigantic plus)
I own the two thousand fourteen Accord Hybrid Touring model and I have to say that the gas mileage is indeed true to what they claim. Here is my practice. I have over five thousand miles on the odometer right now. A few weeks ago I took this picture of my journey computer. As you can see it clearly shows that I have got a phenomenal gas mileage of slightly over fifty mpg and that too over four thousand six hundred fifty eight miles. This is over both highway and city driving under a multiplicity of conditions, brief drives, long drives, numerous passengers etc. And to top it off, the drive and feel is real good, except for a engine sound at low speed acceleration, the drive is real good with quick acceleration and nimble response. I will very recommend this car to all who are interested in Hybrids.
It looks like the main advantage to Ford Fusion hybrid has over the Honda Accord hybrid is that it’s Cheaper? I’m OK with that. Another clear win for the Honda Accord
Good info thanks for posting 🙂
Sorry, I do not agree that the Fusion is a good looking car. For some reason, I don’t like the grill(mouth) and the rear looks like a cheap economy car.
Agreed. Plus, with the Accord, you will see that money again when it comes time to sell, so it is the far and away winner here.
I do not know about consumer reports, but look at my posting below with a picture of what I have experienced in terms of mpg over four thousand miles. I use the car for regular commute and some family use, over both highway and city roads. Hence in my practice I have to say that the EPA rating for the Accord Hybrid is truly true.
Does the hybrid have snap on hubcaps for aerodynamics or are they actual rims?
Sam, I have the PHEV version. I’ve ranged from eighty mpg to one hundred thirty mpg. Brief trips (less than twenty miles round journey can get the high end), longer trips thirty miles RT in hilly areas with AC on drops to the eighty mpg.
Much depends on average length of tour, amount of hills and if I use the AC.
What kind of terrain did you have and did you use AC for these numbers?
My trips have been as brief as 3-4 miles (running errands) to 40-60 miles per journey. The terrain has been both vapid and hilly over local as well as highways. AC has been on and I have also used the econo mode that comes with the Honda. Hope this answers your question.
I am not sure, however, I believe they are seventeen inch alloy rims and not hubcabs
The Ford is a stunning automobile. The design is one of the very best on the road. It has visual identity. The lines are svelt. There is nothing stodgy or old school about it. The accord is nice looking but was not truly all fresh from the previous generation design. Honda substituted the sheet metal but kept the a piles, front windscreen and other hard elements.
Those were my thoughts exactly Jason! 🙂
“… more importantly, the buttons and switches are more satisfying to press.” Are you expecting to be taken earnestly as an automotive journalist? How about something more practical to critique, like how almost worthless the Accord cup holders might be. Interior storage volume, convenience, & design? That handbrake ever get in the way or the ladies get their bracelets caught on it?
The Accord styling is dated IMHO. The overall package is not unattractive, but it is not far off what you would have seen twelve years ago on a typical sedan. Sure the big grill of the Ford is not for everybody, and it is a styling cue taken from Austin-Martin that has been in use for decades (admittedly an aggressive & classic look perhaps out of place on an econo-box hybrid), but the rest of the car is fairly refreshing, I think.
Nice-looking car for sure, but it emerges opened up lengthwise somehow. The Accord’s proportions look nicer. With regards to the comment above having to do with the Accord’s windshield, C poles, etc.: There’s something to be said for enhanced visibility, no matter how many driver assistance gadgets there may be.
I recently sold a two thousand fifteen accord ex-l its rated fro 50/45/47 my customer has about at thirty five commute each way to work. I called her the next day after work to see what her mpg was under her normal driving routine. She was averaging 48.7 on her very first day. Side note she traded in a C230 Komp. So need
I own a two thousand fourteen Accord Hybrid Touring with Ten,000 mile on it and I calculate the MPG at every pack up and compare to the cars calculation. MPG ranges forty seven to 50. I have “zero” regrets buying the car.
I own the two thousand fourteen Hybrid Fusion. I get inbetween 42-45 MPG and I drive combined hwy and city. If the accord truly gets 47-50 hat is awesome.
I do disagree with a few things from the author tho’. The interior of the fusion is nice in my opinion as well as the trunk feels fine and not awkward. The trunk has a little bump in it but it is still plenary big for us to out our child’s stroller and all of our groceries in it. The interior also feels very nice and stylish.
This is also the quietest car I have ever driven even when in non hybrid mode I can hardly hear anything not sure what the noise complaint is but I have driven most hybrids and this is the quietest of them. The fresh accord may be silent but I doubt it could be that much quieter.
Final thought is price. I was able to get a two thousand fourteen SE model with the touch screen and appearance package down to 23,900. There is slew of room for negotiating with the fusion hybrid compared to other hybrids I have attempted to purchase.
Um, the Honda interior? You’ve got to be joking, Honda has cheapened their interiors to the point of being crap. Hard plastic IP etc. The Fusion interior is miles better. Fusion treating is WAY superior to the Accord. And exterior styling? It’s like Aston Martin vs. Godzilla. The Accord styling is hideous (btw I am a fan of the CR-V styling but wow did they get the Accord wrong!).
I thought I would choose the Camry hybrid a few years ago, but I’m glad I lodged for a two thousand twelve Camry LE I-4. I’m now considering the two thousand fifteen Camry SE I-4 because it will undoubtedly treat noticeably better than my LE, steer better, brake better, while also being noticeably quieter on the road. Not crazy about the exterior looks, but love the fresh interior and all the trunk space. I’ll still get 12-18 MPG less than one of the top three hybrid sedans, but they don’t come close to matching the two thousand fifteen Camry SE in areas that are most significant to me. Perhaps the next generation Camry hybrid will come with LI batteries, have good brake feel, be quicker and quieter, treat better, and get fifty MPG. That would interest me. Hybrids still need a little more refinement in areas that matter to me.
Of course, if I had to drive in strenuous traffic often, I’d have bought a Camry hybrid or Prius in 2012. Remarkably reliable despite their faults. I’m averaging over twenty eight MPG in my Camry LE with the A/C always on in Florida and that’s good enough for me until the next hybrid breakthrough.
According to your link, the Fusion tested here got thirty nine mpg. It seems that the test here used less stopping and going than the consumer reports test. What truly matters is the comparison being apples to apples. In both cases, it seems the Fusion and Accord got amazing mileage, with the Accord being better mileage and more expensive. I don’t see how the difference in scores is ‘BS’.
With these cars, it is all about how you drive it. My CR-Z either gets 51-52 MPG or 37-40 MPG just depending on whether I determine to truly hypermile or just not think about mileage.
My two thousand thirteen Fusion has averaged 49.7 mpg over 42,000 the past year. We typically get 50-60 mpg on daily runs in town. Highway mileage is not so good, around 40-42 at sixty five or so. Ours is fully loaded and with leather the interior is as nice and convenient as my mother-in-law’s BMW.
Attempt OBDeleven Android App with AUDI S5 and can say that this app is best for AUDI users who want to know more about their cars. This application works also with VW, SEAT and SKODA.
And if you feel the mobile phone monitor is not big enough to make total use of the Apps, you need a Mirror Link Box to connect your phone and car monitor to get thicker display.
Attempt CruiseEire available on Android and iOS