I was extremely dismayed to hear that new cars are headed in reverse on fuel usage. All in a tizzy about that, I decided to get some information on hybrid cars and discovered a side-by-side comparison of the three big ones: the Honda Civic Hybrid, the Honda Insight, and the Toyota Prius.

Not being entirely altruistic, aesthetics are still a priority to me, as well as the ability to carry stuff (why have a trunk if you can't carry anything in it?). I was pleased to find that they are all about the same price (although three times as expensive as my truck when I bought it brand new in 1992). In any case, I'm leaning towards the Civic. It's cute, it looks normal (something the other two are severely lacking in) and it can get up to 60 miles per gallon. Yippee.

Not that I'm buying a new car anytime soon. No way, Jose. In the midst of car repairs, moving, and *gasp* Christmas coming up, there's simply no money around, much less any left for car payments. At least I know what I can dream about having, though. And that's comforting.

[News link via Jay]