I’ve now joined the “shopping for a car” crowd because of a new driver in the family - read about it here. I figured that since we mostly drive older American Iron with lots of miles (1994 Taurus Wagon, 123,000 miles and a 1998 Ford Windstar with 127,000 miles), I’d better be on the lookout [...]
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Well, it happened yesterday. My daughter got her drivers license - passed with a 97, too. On one hand, I’m thrilled for her as I remember the freedom that little card can bring. I’m also scared to death, as I’m fully aware of facts like the following:
Auto accidents are the major cause of teenage deaths
16 [...]
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If you haven’t already figured this out, I’m naturally very suspicious of products that claim to “increase gas mileage” by installing a “device” on your car that performs some kind of black magic that we mortal humans are not to understand - just send in that $49.95 and keep your fingers crossed. Of course, there [...]
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Think of the “this” like so: What are the three rules in selling real estate? Location, location, location. For cars it’s clean, cleaner, cleanest! That’s right - nobody likes a dirty car. Even though you’ve gotten used to the filthy carpets and fogged windows, a prospective customer (or a dealer for trade-in) would probably be [...]
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This is something I’ve been preaching for years and now some other smart souls out there are finally catching on.
Now that gas is $4.00 + per gallon in most areas of the country, people in droves are trying to buy hybrid cars (mostly Honda Civic and Toyota Prius) to save at the gas pump. But, [...]
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With all of the gloom and doom that passes for “news” reports these days, I can understand why a family would seriously consider canceling the annual vacation. Gas prices outta sight, unemployment worse than the great depression and everybody’s house is now worth a dollar ninety-five. But, is the country ready to go to hades [...]
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Here’s something interesting - China, like many Asian nations, subsidizes fuel costs for its citizens to the tune of about $60 per barrel of oil. I didn’t know that. Read the full story here. After June 19, 2008 - tonight - China will raise gas and diesel prices 18%, and cars are lined up at [...]
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Did you know that today is the third annual “Dump the Pump Day?” In honor of skyrocketing gas prices, commuters all across the country are encouraged to use public transportation instead of personal vehicles. With skyrocketing gas prices, ridership is up 15% - 40% in cities like Chicago, Miami and Boston. Most public transportation is [...]
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A company called HYMOTION will modify your Prius Hybrid to give you up to 100 miles per gallon for 40 or so miles (meaning mostly battery propulsion). Hymotion will remove the Prius’ standard battery pack and replace it with an A123 HYMOTION L5 Plug In Module. All this (and more) for the low, low price [...]
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