Kick a few digital tires - Hybrids vs. Conventional Cars

Sure, you probably know it's a good idea to shop around before you decide exactly what your next vehicle will be. But that's oftentimes easier said than done. Take a look at what we thought of these hybrids we recently test drove--and then check out the Cars Guide Aaron Gold's take on the conventional version of each:

• 2007 Saturn Aura Green Line -- vs -- 2007 Saturn Aura
• 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid -- vs -- 2007 Nissan Altima
• 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid -- vs -- 2007 Toyota Camry
• 2007 Toyota Prius (our take) -- vs -- 2007 Toyota Prius (Aaron's take)

And just in case you're not in the market for a new car, About.com's still got you covered. For the best tips and tricks when buying a used car, head over to the Used Car site with Michael Harley. He'll help you figure out how to value a used car, even how to road test a used car. And if you're faced with repair issues, dally on over to the Auto Repair site headed by Matthew Wright. Hey, that's why tapping into the resources of the About.com Autos crew can sure come in handy. Whether you're looking for another car, truck, SUV or minivan, a classic car--or even doing some offroading--we encourage you to check out the wealth of information here at your fingertips ... it'll prove to make you richer.

2007 Toyota Prius Touring Edition - photo © Adrian Gable