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Chevrolet Tahoe – Astonishing Features
There had been a sharp rise in the prices of gasoline in the last few decades. This has led to the adoption of those vehicles which do not use gasoline as fuel and rather some other fuel for running their engines. These vehicles are commonly called hybrid vehicles. If a person wants to go for a hybrid SUV then the best choice available for him in the market is Chevrolet Tahoe hybrid. This car is fully loaded with features and is better than any other SUV available in the market.
Hybrid Technology: The technology used in the Chevrolet Tahoe is very sophisticated and uses a 6 liters V8 gasoline engine. This engine is combines with electric motors and produces a huge torque to provide the vehicle with an immense amount of horsepower. The Chevrolet Tahoe hybrid uses a deactivation technology which turns off half of the cylinder running inside the engine when the vehicle is not in use. If a person goes to buy a hybrid car then this would be the best available option for him.
Fuel Efficiency: The technology that has been embedded into the hybrid vehicles like the Tahoe combines the usage of a gasoline engine and an electric motor to extract the maximum output from the same. It is the transmission system of the vehicle which combines the two technologies and embeds them into a single one and makes the process easier for the vehicle itself. This is why the hybrid model of the Tahoe is 25% more fuel efficient than the traditional model of the Tahoe.
Comfort: The interior of the car is also very comfortable as it is very spacious from inside and at least 6 people can be seated inside that too with an ease. So we can see that Chevrolet Tahoe is also a comfortable car along with a fuel efficient one. But the cost of this vehicle is comparatively quite high as compared to the other SUVs available in the market. Recently, the manufacturers of this car quoted its price as that of $50,000. This is because this SUV contains all the features that must be present in a luxurious car. So, it is quite obvious that to buy a fuel efficient and fully loaded comfortable car, the person has to pay its heavy price.
While searching for a SUV which must be fully loaded with all the features including luxury and fuel efficiency, a person must take a look at the Chevrolet Tahoe for at least and he will surely fall in love with it.
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Car Choice Reflects Presidential Vote
As we await the results of the biggest US Presidential Election we have ever seen, I have found an interesting article on how car choice reflects how Americans vote.Kelley Blue Book Market Research surveyed almost 12,000 US car owners and how they planned to vote in the election. They found that owners of larger trucks and traditional luxury cars are more likely to vote for John McCain, while owners of hybrids and station wagons are more likely to vote for Barack Obama.Backers of Arizona senator McCain typically own American brands – GMC (61%), Chevrolet (60%), Buick and Dodge (58%). McCain voters are also more likely to drive luxury brands like Lexus and BMW.Barack Obama followers prefer imported vehicles, with the most popular being the Mini with 70%, Subaru (61%) and Saab (59%).McCain supporters are most likely to drive full size trucks and SUVs, while Obama voters drive station wagons, hatchbacks and hybrids.Rick Wainschel from Kelley Blue Book said “Car ownership says a lot about a person, and can even be an indicator who they are likely to vote for”. I do agree with this to an extent. While all this data may seem like a sweeping generalisation, some of it does make sense.Sales of domestic and large trucks (McCain) are higher in traditionally Republican ‘red’ states whilst import and hybrid owners are predominantly located in Democratic ‘blue’ states.Wired Blog claims all American brands like GMC and Chevrolet, as favoured by McCain followers, represent a blue collar ethic and fit with McCain’s image as a war hero with years of experience.Throughout the campaign, Obama has stressed the importance of renewable energy, so it’s not surprising that eco-conscious hybrid car owners would vote for him.So while some of it makes sense, I’m sure there are a lot of exceptions to the rule. I imagine a lot of American car choices reflect personal budgets and need for space rather than their voting preference.
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