Edmunds Roundup: August 4, 2009

The latest highlights from Edmunds.com and its blogosphere.

Green Car Advisor: Nissan Turns New Leaf with "Affordable" EV
The Nissan "Leaf" is the company's newest entry into the electric vehicle market. This five seat hatchback is expected to have a range of 100 miles per charge, and a top speed of 90 mph. The Leaf will be available for purchase in select U.S cities by the end of 2010, with an estimated price range of $28,000-$35,000.

Inside Line: 2010 Subaru Outback First Drive
The redesigned Subaru Outback is larger and better equipped than the outgoing model. The 2010 Outback's increased size has changed its prospective competitors. It will now face off against the Toyota Venza and the Hyundai Santa Fe, rather than the Audi A4 Avant and the Volkswagen Passat 4Motion.

AutoObserver: Feds: Cash For Clunkers Saving Gas
The success of the Car Allowance Rebate System (aka Cash for Clunkers) has succeeded in getting gas guzzlers off the road and into more fuel efficient vehicles. According to the Obama Administration, 83 percent of the trade-in vehicles have been trucks. Additionally, the program has improved fuel economy by an average of 61 percent per vehicle.

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Ron Montoya August 4, 2009, 1:00 PM

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