Check these out, five of the coolest concept cars of 2008 and 2009. From a post-nuclear three-wheeled pod to a web-surfing globe, you won’t find anything cooler on the road.
The Porsche Panamera is one of my favorite concept cars this year; and I don’t even like Porsches all that much. The Panamera is a four-door, [...]
Dear EarthTalk: Is using nitrogen to inflate my car’s tires really better for the environment than using air? And if so, how? – Roger Mawdsley, Abbotsville, BC
Whether or not it makes environmental sense to inflate car tires with nitrogen instead of air is a matter of much debate. Proponents of nitrogen say the element is a [...]
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve suddenly been seeing a lot of those tiny “Smart Cars” around. Who makes them and what is their fuel efficiency? And I’m all for fuel efficiency, but are these cars safe? – David Yu, Bend, OR
Originally the brainchild of Lebanese-born entrepreneur/inventor Nicolas Hayek of Swatch watch fame, Smart Cars are designed to be [...]
Here are a couple of quick trends in the auto industry over the past few months:
Ford: Not Asking, but Doing
Ford is a classic name in cars. But in an age when most people want new cars, ‘classic’ is not a good association. Ford released an advertising campaign aimed at showcasing the ‘new’ Ford, with greater [...]
Dear EarthTalk: What is “community based tourism” and how does it purport to safeguard pristine places? — Erin O’Neill, Tukwila, WA
Community based tourism refers to situations in which local people-usually those that are poor or economically marginalized in very rural parts of the world-open up their homes and communities to visitors seeking sustainably achieved cultural, [...]
Dear EarthTalk: Should we expect to see “plug-in” hybrid cars anytime soon? I’ve been hearing they are on the horizon but I wonder if that means in one year or 10. – Bill A., Stratford, CT
Gasoline-electric hybrids now, like Toyota’s popular Prius, don’t need to plug in-you just fill their [...]
Don’t be surprised if it’s a car of the year candidate. [...]
(ARA) - For most Americans, their car is the second biggest investment they will make in their lifetimes. The average price of a light vehicle is $28,715, according to the Comerica Index, so it makes sense to have an annual cleaning ritual to help preserve and maintain your car, just as you undertake regular cleaning to [...]
(ARA) - Millions of Americans will hit the roads during the warm weather months. Whether they’re in the car on business or vacation, many drivers will likely share two major concerns: how they can reduce the impact their motoring has on the environment and on their wallets.
“Gas consumption - and prices - historically rise with [...]
Like a dachshund with a German Shepherd’s bark and a Dalmatian’s bite, the 2008 Volkswagen R32 is a small dog, but it’s fast and packs a punch.
I had the opportunity to spend some time with the 3.2L, 250 horsepower R32 last month, and it left me checking price quotes and option packages.
By the way, $32,990 [...]
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