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Toyota Goes Greener on 2010
With the gasoline price getting higher and global warming graver, Toyota will be launching a plug-in hybrid that uses next-generation lithium-ion batteries in USA, Japan, and Europe on 2010 as a part of the company’s extensive strategy to be green.
Plug-in hybrids can recharge their batteries through household outlets, run longer as electric cars when [...]
A Smarter Drive with 2008 Smart Fortwo
Smart cars have been occupying European cities and highways since 1998 and now the small but zippy Smart Fortwo with its U.S friendly design has found its way to the American automotive market.
The trendy and economic two-seater car from Smart USA is the smallest vehicle available for American drivers and focuses on city driving where [...]
Bad Publicity for Toyota Tacoma
Reports say that 431 customers all over the country have reported involuntary or abrupt acceleration in their Toyota Tacoma pickups, which resulted to 12 injuries and 51 crashes. However, the automaker claims that there are no flaws and drawbacks in the trucks and that reports were just stirred by publicity.
Besides, the vehicles have a [...]
Clear the Air of Pet Odors
If you were trying to get rid of pet odors inside your homes, you would know that being out of sight does not necessarily mean out of scent. Even though you cannot see the mess, you can still smell the pungent odor that comes with it.
Unfortunately, most household cleaners do not really remove the [...]
Tire Tips That Will Save You Money
Many vehicle drivers know that the inflation pressure in the tires has an effect on the car’s performance. But what others might not know is that it can also burn holes in your pocket.
A study shows that under-inflated tires boost rolling resistance which requires your engine to work harder; hence, increasing the fuel consumption. Correct [...]
Think Pink When it comes to GPS
The limited edition of pink Garmin Nuvi 250 was recently promoted by Oprah Winfrey on a May episode of her talk show. This perfect road-trip gadget is not only the favorite item of Oprah but of other electronic experts as well. The navigation device has all the exciting applications such as preloaded maps, world travel [...]
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Hot Weather Driving Guidelines
With the hot and scorching season officially here, overheated cars are an expected dilemma for drivers all over the country. Hot weather can bring dangerous situations to both the vehicle and its occupants as well. So before hitting the road, make sure to examine the basics, such as the oil, battery level and strength, tire [...]
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The Importance of Green Rating in Cars
Automobiles are one of the many contributors to the degradation of our environment. Since vehicles spend so much time on the road, car pollution which has enormous effects to the ecology usually happen while vehicles are on the run.
Nowadays, the ecology has become a big concern by many including all the leading manufacturers of various [...]
Owning a Car is Getting More Expensive
It’s not just the price of gas but the whole thing about driving a car is getting more and more expensive. A travel agency estimates the average price of managing and operating a car in 2008 will be $298 more than $7,823 the previous year. Gasoline still answers for 30 percent of the cost while [...]
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Inflatable Traffic Cones
Have you ever experienced your car breaking down in the street? Worry no more because the latest self-inflatable traffic cones are now available in the market. Intended as a road safety kit for drivers who may have emergency break down at night, the inflatable traffic cones are more convenient than a traditional warning triangle and [...]
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What are the green specs? 
If everyone followed this advice, worldwide insurance premiums may actually go down! 
Another great thing about electric vehicles is that there is no 'ignition' of the motor as such and therefore the ...
Do fuel additives actually work? Based on my personal experience I have to say yes. My 2006 Saturn Ion used ...
To run the engine efficiently, precise control of the fuel/air mix is required as you have to lean out the ...
Great work. 
How much does this car cost? 
All I can say is Wow! I dream of this a thousand times.