Oct. 16, 2008 2 Comments
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 [...]
Sept. 29, 2008 Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Sept. 22, 2008 1 Comment
We teamed with Boston.com to review eight new GPS units
Sept. 22, 2008 Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Sept. 19, 2008 3 Comments
Blast teamed with Boston.com and tested nine of the latest, greatest portable car GPS units recently to see what the easiest way was to get from point A to point B. The results surprised us and will be available on Boston.com in the coming days. We tested the Garmin Nuvi 880 and TomTom Go 930. [...]
Sept. 5, 2008 1 Comment
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, [...]
Aug. 11, 2008 Leave a Comment
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 [...]
July 21, 2008 1 Comment
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 tanks with gasoline and [...]
June 1, 2008 Leave a Comment
(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 [...]
April 1, 2008 Leave a Comment
(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 [...]
Jan. 30, 2008 Leave a Comment
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 [...]
April 1, 2007 Leave a Comment
Imagine a New England winter—the air is cold, crisp and clear. It’s a perfect evening to slide back the moon roof and watch the stars with that special someone. Imagine a Florida spring—temperate and green—with weather that makes you want to slide open the sunroof. Imagine a California summer—hot and bright—a convertible paradise. Picture a [...]
