The hybrid Jeep is a concept vehicle on display at the Detroit Auto Show. The Chevy Volt is also a concept vehicle, full of hope and promise.

But like I always say, try driving a promise to work.

Car companies have been playing the "concept" game for decades. Back in the 1960s, they claimed that we'd all have flying cars by now. I'm still waiting.

I'm also still waiting for ANY car from the Big 3 that matches the price, features, and mpg of my Civic Hybrid.

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