Posted in Automotive, Fuel Prices, Gas Prices on Nov 9th, 2007
“Consumers are hopping mad about rising gas prices. Prices rose to record levels in May 2007, averaging $3.47 a gallon in Los Angeles. At that price, refueling a Chevy Suburban costs $107. Most people expect gas prices to continue climbing, according to surveys. Some blame oil companies or auto makers for the problem. This has […]
Posted in Automotive, Car Reviews, Cars For Commuting on Nov 8th, 2007
One of the many reasons that Volkswagen is such a beloved mark today, is that a lot of it’s models were so lovingly designed. Those who drove one were, well, happy. The Beetle was one such car. It powered an entire generation to mobile freedom and happiness. The Samba Bus, or Combi as it was […]
Posted in Automotive, Car Reviews on Nov 8th, 2007
Following tradition, Ford Racing has just announced that it will start production of it’s FR500S race car. Based on the production Ford Mustang Coupe, the FR500S is pure race spec. Built on the same assembly line in Flat Rock Michigan as it’s production counterpart, the race car differs in many ways, including a stiffer body, […]
Posted in Automotive, Cost of Ownership, Research, Safety on Nov 8th, 2007
Imagine a tire that lasted twice the life span of an ordinary tire. One that could go for twice the distance with no sacrifice in wear, ride, comfort, or handling whatsoever. Well Michelin, the world’s second-largest tire manufacture, has just announced it is working on several new advances in tire-technology aimed at reducing your cars […]
Posted in Automotive, Financing on Nov 8th, 2007
Well it seems there is no shortness of bad news for the General Motors Co. They just announced a $39 billion (!) dollar loss for their most recent quarterly results. Abysmal numbers in the face of such troubles at General Motors, especially with such promising models on the horizon. On top of all this GM’s […]
Posted in Automotive, Google on Nov 8th, 2007
Seems like the days of asking for directions are coming to an end. Recently, internet search engine giant Google has announced it will begin offering lost drivers directions right at the pump. Google’s mapping service will be used to help lost drivers get where their going. Google, which is based out of Mountain View California, […]
Posted in Automotive, Fuel Prices, Gas Prices, Honda on Nov 7th, 2007
Now that may sound exciting to some but the 5% figure is actually lower than what many environmental organizations would like to see, which would be annual increases of 4%, coupled with hard targets that manufacturers would have to meet. Blogs.automotive.com says, “The Free Press speculates that it’s possible that Honda is pledging to improve […]
Posted in Automotive on Nov 7th, 2007
Ferrari is set to break ground on it’s motor-sport theme park in Abu Dhabi. The world’s first Ferrari theme park took a set closer to reality this Monday with an elaborate ceremony for the parks introduction. Included in the opening ceremony was the burial of a Ferrari time capsule to be opened in 2047, on […]
Posted in Automotive on Nov 7th, 2007
Well it’s official. Get ready to say goodbye to several models from Chrysler’s current lineup, including the Crossfire, Pacifica, Dodge Magnum wagon, and PT Cruiser convertible. The regular PT Cruiser will stick around for now. Most of these decisions have been attributed strictly to listening to “dealer requests” amongst other things. “These actions reflect our […]
Posted in Automotive, Fuel Prices, Gas Prices, Google on Nov 7th, 2007
That sterotype of men never asking for directions might change when Google gets their way. Google is looking to help both men and women by “dispensing directions at gas station pumps, pointing them to landmarks, hotels, restaurants and other points of interest. ” Now once you find that pesky hotel off in the middle of […]
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