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| Cars That Run on Green Beans and Soy Milk |
| Published: July 24, 2008, 3:42 pm |
| Tags: Carmakers, Fuels, News |
| The American auto industry is very big and very complicated. Even in good times, its Byzantine ways are mysterious. In these troubled times massive job losses, high gas prices, shifting consumer demand the picture of Detroit gets even murkier. It doesn't help that the industry is dominated by corporate spinmeisters kicking up more dust |
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| Ads Are Back, Sorry |
| Published: July 24, 2008, 1:22 pm |
| Tags: System |
| I had removed the right most column ads (due to malware in one of the ads), and replaced it with a donate button. So far, one person did donate, so not enough to keep this site up & running. So for the time being, I've put Google Ads in that column (the donate is still there, but below the fold). ...Advertisment: .. Motorbiker.org: database |
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| What Ford Will Look Like in 2010 |
| Published: July 24, 2008, 11:54 am |
| Tags: Expedition, Explorer, F 150, Fiesta, Flex, Focus, Ford, Forecast, Fusion, Taurus |
| This morning Ford announced a rather large loss in the second quarter of 2008 $8.7 billion. Because the company needs to reassure stockholders and Wall Street of its future, Ford has detailed its product plans for the next two years in rather explicit detail. It seems dire economic times have broken through the secretive process |
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| Weekend Athlete: Decathlon Quiz |
| Published: July 24, 2008, 11:02 am |
| Tags: Weekend Athlete |
| A reader once asked me if I considered anyone who owns a bike a Weekend Athlete. Answer: No, but it helps. So in the spirit of the U.S. Olympic team trials that recently wrapped up, I present you Am I a Weekend Athlete? The Decathlon Quiz. Please, answer honestly. 1) When you test drive a hatchback, you: a) Bring a tape measure and |
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| Gas-Saving Moment of the Day: If it Sounds too Good to Be True |
| Published: July 24, 2008, 9:23 am |
| Tags: Gas Saving Moment Of The Day |
| Look, we all want cheap gas, but there are no shortcuts. We've already told you to beware of products that promise to increase your mileage and gas credit cards that promise big savings, but there are a couple of other snake-oil sales you should be aware of. First of all, you know those internet pop-ups |
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| Cambodia: Motorcycle Ambulance |
| Published: July 24, 2008, 7:59 am |
| Tags: Entertainment |
| Imagine having to be brought to the hospital on this motorcycle ambulance. Yes, you can avoid most of the traffic, but boy, what a way to go.... Picture from Cambodia... ...Advertisment: .. Motorbiker.org: database of 1,000+ movies with motorcycles in them |
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| Video: Diet Pepsi - Born To Be Wild |
| Published: July 24, 2008, 2:57 am |
| Tags: Ads |
| If I wasn't such a diehard Code fan, I'd go out and buy Diet Pepsi after seeing this funny TV ad. Good insertion into the motorcycle cult movie "Easy Rider".... nice ad! ...Advertisment: .. Motorbiker.org: database of 1,000+ movies with motorcycles in them |
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| Small Pickups More Popular, Less Safe |
| Published: July 24, 2008, 1:05 am |
| Tags: Car Buying, Ford, Jim Mateja, Nissan, Safety, Toyota |
| As gas prices top $4 a gallon, some consumers have turned to compact and midsize pickups rather than full-size models that devour gas. "Unfortunately, they won't find any that afford state-of-the-art crash protection," Adrian Lund, president of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, said in releasing results of the |
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| Today's News From the Cars.com Family |
| Published: July 23, 2008, 6:23 pm |
| Tags: Ask Cars Com, Mother Proof, Pickuptrucks Com |
| Ask.cars.com responds to the query: Are there any regular cab 4x4, four-cylinder engine pickup trucks left out there? If so, where can a person find one? Over on PickupTrucks.com, Ford's new 4.4-liter V-8 diesel engine has been caught with its pants down (or its hood up, rather). Be sure to catch those spy shots. Finally, |
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| Are Green Pickups on the Way? |
| Published: July 23, 2008, 4:53 pm |
| Tags: Hybrids Alternative Fuels, Pickuptrucks Com |
| Don't dance on the grave of big trucks and SUVs just yet. Raser Technologies announced that it's partnering with Pacific Gas & Electric to build a plug-in hybrid pickup truck. The vehicle will run for 40 miles on a single charge, then its gas engine will take it another 300 miles. The press release bandies about |
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| 2008 Dodge Viper Mileage: Not Appalling? |
| Published: July 23, 2008, 3:39 pm |
| Tags: Dodge |
| The Viper leaves our offices today after a week of me tooling around in the sinister coupe, and sitting at my desk this morning I had to tally up the gas receipts for the week. Much to my surprise, the dang thing got 20.17 mpg over the course of 750 miles, which ain't too shabby. Of course, most of my driving was on the highway at cruising |
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| AAA Home Insurance Gets Touchy |
| Published: July 23, 2008, 2:36 pm |
| Tags: Videos |
| The folks over AAA insurance get sentimental with this 45 second spot. |
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| Recall Alert: 2008 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX |
| Published: July 23, 2008, 1:47 pm |
| Tags: Edge, Ford, Lincoln, Mkx, Recalls |
| Ford is recalling 142 model-year 2008 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossovers with all-wheel drive due to a faulty fuel tank. This is a relatively small number of units for a recall, but because the issue could lead to fuel leakage and fire, we felt it should be highlighted. Through June, Ford has sold 68,727 Edge and 17,563 MKX |
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| Mini Bluetooth Adapter: One Size Fits All |
| Published: July 23, 2008, 12:35 pm |
| Tags: Car Gadgets |
| Is it going to be awhile before you can afford a new car with Bluetooth capability? Venturi has a solution for you: Its Mini Bluetooth adapter plugs into any 12-volt outlet and can be yours for only $90 a bargain compared to built-in systems. In addition to a 3-by-2 inch faceplate with a small LCD display, the |
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| High Score |
| Published: July 23, 2008, 12:32 pm |
| Tags: Entertainment |
| Too funny to make a comment (I'm ROFL).... ...Advertisment: .. Motorbiker.org: database of 1,000+ movies with motorcycles in them |
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