Don’t leap into buying new car just to save gas | courier-journal | The Courier-Journal
WASHINGTON — On television recently, I watched as a motorist said that all he could do about soaring gas prices was to close his eyes and pump.
There are actually some things you can do to reduce your costs — and fuel [...]
Think twice before dumping old car for gas-miser — South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com Daniel Vasquez
With gas prices skyrocketing, you may be contemplating dumping your old gas guzzler for something much more efficient. But think before you rush, especially if you are financing your car and have owned it for three years or less, says Consumer [...]
Trading gas hog can eat cash — chicagotribune.com
The hidden costs of new car may cancel out any gas savings
With gasoline prices soaring, owners of trucks and sport-utility vehicles are likely asking the same question: “Should I trade my gas hog for a new fuel-efficient car?”
You’ll have to do the math, but if you do it [...]
It’s all about the image, not the reality.
In My Humble Opinion » Blog Archive » The high Prius of living
So, will I make up the rather hefty purchase price of the Prius in fuel savings? I don’t think so. But who cares. I’m driving a car of the future and, for those in the [...]
Aural Leakage: Battery Problems Short-Circuit Saturn Hybrid Sales [Alternative Energy]
In the midst of a $4/gallon-inspired run on every ride that gets more than 12 MPG, we were more than a little surprised to hear that the 2008 Saturn Aura Green Line has racked up a measly 69 sales through the end of April. Wot’s the [...]
Prius sees surprise drop | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press BY BRENT SNAVELY
Toyota Motor Corp.’s May sales were not immune to the shifting buying patterns of U.S. consumers as the world’s No. 2 automaker reported a sales decline of 4.3% to 257,404 vehicles.
Sales of all Toyota brand cars and trucks fell 2.7% to 230,811 [...]
AFP: Toyota’s May US sales drop 8 percent
CHICAGO (AFP) — Toyota Motor on Tuesday reported an eight percent drop in May US sales amid a broad economic slowdown.
Sales at the Japanese automaker’s luxury Lexus division fell 20 percent to 26,593 vehicles while Toyota and Scion brand sales fell 6.3 percent to 230,811.
Total year-to-date sales were [...]
Hybrids: The High Cost of Low Batteries | Newsweek Voices - Keith Naughton | Newsweek.com
Assaulted Batteries
Hybrids are hot, but some drivers are concerned about the high cost of replacing that gas-saving battery.
As I got into my car at my local YMCA recently, I noticed a Prius parked next to me with a For Sale sign [...]
Michelle Rodriguez Photos & Pics | Michelle Rodriguez Has Your Behind On Her Mind
Like most hybrid-car owners, Michelle Rodriguez is full of good things to say about her car - but as she let us know yesterday, they might not be as eco-friendly as they promise!
The Lost actress paused outside the Coffee Bean yesterday to [...]
Don’t Buy That New Prius! Test-Drive a Used Car Instead By Matt Power
INCONVENIENT TRUTHS: Get Ready to Rethink What it Means to Be Green
1: Live in Cities
2: A/C Is OK
3: Organics Are Not The Answer
4: Farm the Forests
5: China Is the Solution
6: Accept Genetic Engineering
7: Carbon Trading Doesn’t Work
8: Embrace Nuclear Power
9: Used Cars [...]
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