The engineers at Buick, Cadillac, GMC and Chevrolet are reinventing the automobile for 2013 and beyond as GM boasts one of the strongest and most diverse lineups of vehicles in our history.

Nowhere is that reinvention more evident than in our latest electric vehicles, which hold the promise of cleaner air and reduced petroleum dependence. Technologies that once seemed far-fetched are leaving the research lab and arriving in dealer showrooms in the Northwest.

When the 2014 Chevy Spark EV launches this summer, it will be the first all-electric vehicle sold by GM in the company’s history. The Spark EV will also be the first electric vehicle sold in North America with the optional SAE Combo DC Fast Charger capable of charging the battery to 80 percent capacity in 20 minutes. The five-door urban car is the perfect vehicle to take on the daily commute from the Kitsap Peninsula to Seattle or Tacoma. read more »

With rising gas prices taking a bigger bite out of people’s wallets, fuel economy has become even more of a key purchase consideration for consumers. Ford is committed to delivering vehicles with the best or among the best fuel economy with every new product it brings to market — without sacrificing performance, capability or driving fun.

Newer offerings include a wide range of vehicles, from smaller cars to hybrid/electric vehicles to the ever-popular pickup trucks. This variety reflects Ford’s Power of Choice commitment to consumers.

2013 Ford Fusion

The all-new Fusion is the most fuel-efficient midsize sedan in America, with an EPA-certified 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined fuel economy rating for its hybrid model. read more »

It starts with an elevated design expression, one that breaks the rules rather than follows them. The new Infiniti Q50’s tight, athletic body blends low, wide proportions with advanced aerodynamics. Its expressive illumination is centered around multi-mode jeweled headlamps. Accented by LED running lights, each adapts independently to changing lighting demands. read more »

MODEL TESTED

• 2013 Chevrolet Volt 4dr Sedan

ENGINE

• Electric motor 149-hp, 273-lb/ft
• 1.4-liter 4-cylinder gas engine, 84-hp, 92-lb-ft

TRANSMISSION

• CVT automatic, Front Wheel Drive

EPA RATINGS  read more »

MODEL TESTED

• 2013 Honda Accord Sport 4DR Sedan

ENGINE

• 2.4-liter VTEC 4-cylinder, 189 hp, 181 lb/ft

TRANSMISSION

• CVT automatic, Front Wheel Drive

EPA RATINGS  read more »

MODEL TESTED

• 2013 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD

ENGINE

• 3.7-liter V-6, 273 hp, 270 lb/ft torque

TRANSMISSION

• 6-speed automatic, Front Wheel Drive (AWD is optional)

EPA RATINGS  read more »