NASCAR, it really could be a nice car

Jan. 21, 2010   Leave a Comment  

NASCAR had their 2010 overview today which means it’s just about that time of year. The abundance of fresh air, sunshine and our beaches attract NASCAR fans from all over as they converge on Central Florida to watch the season opener, The Daytona 500 that falls on Valentine weekend this year. A true lover’s paradise, [...]

Being a green driver has never been this easy

Jan. 19, 2010   Leave a Comment  

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All the makers are jumping on

2009 auto sales reported

Jan. 8, 2010   1 Comment  

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Who won? Who lost?

In defense of Ford

Dec. 18, 2009   Leave a Comment  

You know what they say about opinions, and we all know that we are entitled to them. The media gets a bad rap for publishing incriminating information on certain celebrities, politicians and manufacturers when unexpected events come about. We speak highly of underdogs and stories of struggle that rise above circumstances to make a glorious [...]

Wrapping the New England International Auto Show

Dec. 7, 2009   2 Comments  

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From Tesla to Escalade Hybrids

The 2009 Central Florida Auto Show

Nov. 29, 2009   1 Comment  

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2010 may not be most talked about year for model changes

The Autonomous Audi TTS

Nov. 18, 2009   1 Comment  

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The “I, Robot” car may be coming way before 2035

Here’s to driving (blog)

Nov. 16, 2009   Leave a Comment  

It’s putting the key in the ignition after the day hasn’t gone as planned. It’s the urge that overcomes you to go somewhere other than where you are. It’s those cool Sunday afternoons that beg you to open the windows so your hair can blow in the wind. It’s the longest way down winding roads [...]

Ford in the black

Nov. 3, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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Now if they could just hammer out their union issues

How do we get there?

Nov. 3, 2009   Leave a Comment  

How do a majority of us end up with the vehicles we drive every day? We look at practicality, affordability and then the logical need to have some form of transportation. All of which translate into mundane reasons. Then there is status, trend and a reflection of who we are. I somehow missed out on [...]

Barrett-Jackson Super Saturday highlights

Nov. 3, 2009   Leave a Comment  

Between watching Game 5 of the series, I caught a few Barrett-Jackson Super Saturday highlights. 1956 Ford Thunderbird VIN #5 — first released to public sold for $600,000 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda so clean you could eat off the under carriage of the car $125,000 1996 Buick Custom with a Stage 1 that runs in [...]

Who is the Diva of Driving?

Oct. 23, 2009   Leave a Comment  

From an early age, the love for all things powered by horsepower pumped through my veins. I was the baby in stroller at the drags, the toddler at the car shows and the young girl with pigtails on a Saturday night surrounded by muscle cars at a local hang out. I could point out each [...]

Hands-On Need for Speed Shift

Sept. 3, 2009   14 Comments  

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Blast gets its grubby little hands on EA’s latest racer and feels the need…the need for–well, you know the rest.

EarthTalk: Cars that run on water? Green housecleaning?

July 20, 2009   1 Comment  

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EarthTalk answers your burning questions about cars that run on water and using Borax for green housecleaning.

Boston Globe points out young adult’s indifference to cars

July 13, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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Why kids like iPhones instead of Camaros.

Yokohama launches eco-friendly tire

July 1, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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Oranges make the world go around.

EarthTalk: Diesel cars? Carbon neutral?

April 20, 2009   1 Comment  

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Dear EarthTalk: I don’t understand why there are many European diesel cars with very high mileage ratings that are not available in the U.S. Can you enlighten? – John Healy, Fairfield, CT Different countries do have differing standards in regard to how much pollution gasoline and diesel automobile engines are allowed to emit, but the [...]

Cars of the future

Oct. 16, 2008   2 Comments  

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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 [...]

Green, gas-saving secrets of summer vacation driving

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 [...]

Need for Speed: ProStreet

Jan. 1, 2008   Leave a Comment  

EA makes it known, this franchise is not dead! Need for Speed: ProStreet is the epitome of a solid racing game. [...]