In the market for a new hybrid vehicle but with no idea what you're even looking for? Or maybe you've narrowed it down, but want to learn more about your choices, including reading some reviews. The Auto Channel is a veritable goldmine, with all of the need-to-know information whether you're car shopping or just looking for more information about topics such as alternative fuel, fuel-efficiency or the latest news in the auto industry.

The New Car Buyers Guide will help you navigate through the sometimes confusing process of all of the steps involved in purchasing a new vehicle. A Buyer's Guide by Make will assist those who already have an idea of what they are looking for and want to find more information about prospective vehicles in one convenient location. To compare the total operating costs of a vehicle, there's also a section that allows buyers to calculate and compare costs according to their state of residence. And if this you're first foray into owning a fuel-efficient vehicle, the Hybrid Buyers Guide and the Plug-In Electric Buyers Guide will become your new best friends.

Not only can you learn more about specific vehicles, but you can stay in-the-know about the auto world's most recent developments because the site also contains a comprehensive news section to keep you up-to-date. And of course, experts weigh in with their opinions, features and reviews so you can read some honest feedback about everything happening in the industry. There is also an extensive media library with over 8,000 hours of videos about cars and trucks, including commercials, as well as thousands of hours of auto-related television and radio programs.

Hit the jump to visit The Auto Channel, but do remember if you're at work, that your boss may actually expect you to get some work done today. Work that doesn't involve buying a new Prius, that is.

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