Since Toyota launched the first hybrid car in its lineup- the Prius- there has been a lot of discussion on the pros and cons of hybrid cars. The hybrid car has two power sources- a petrol engine and an electric motor. There are two versions of hybrid cars, full and mild hybrid. A full hybrid, like the Toyota Prius, can operate in either electric or petrol only mode or a combination of both. The mild hybrid has an electric motor that assists the petrol engine.

While hybrid cars have become the talk of the car enthusiasts around the globe, their life cycle has not been properly analyzed. Car enthusiasts, critics and experts analyze two main points of hybrid cars: their fuel efficiency and their life cycle. The first can be easily tackled as a hybrid car is more fuel efficient then a conventional car. Estimating the life cycle of hybrid cars is an unresolved issue. The reason is quite simple; hybrid car technology is very new and green. The earliest production model hybrid car is the Toyota Prius and it only came in the market eight years ago. Other cars from major car makers have also joined the hybrid car line up, but it is too early to analyze their life cycle.

Driving a convertible has constantly been about self-rule, exclusively liberty of selection. Lexus IS 250C gives you a pleasurable drive with the distinguishing characteristics of a lavishness convertible. The 2010 model of this car is a hardtop convertible, which looks spectacular from inside and outside with both alternatives of roof up or down. However, it is somewhat special from other Lexus cars.