Hot Stuff: 2013 Ford Shelby GT500!
February 8, 2012 – 8:10 am | No Comment

Latest Carroll Shelby offering makes its debut.
The 2012 Chicago Auto Show was the venue chosen for the release of the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 convertible, an update of this iconic special edition Mustang model. This …

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EPA Final Rules on Window Stickers Explained
January 19, 2012 – 7:56 am | No Comment
EPA Final Rules on Window Stickers Explained

Agencies create no fewer than 11 stickers for consumer consumption.

Ah, Washington, D.C. The city where bureaucrats huddle and come up with ways to enrich our lives. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway …

Proposed New MPG Mandates to Add $5,000 to the Price of New Cars Says NADA
January 18, 2012 – 10:00 am | No Comment
Proposed New MPG Mandates to Add $5,000 to the Price of New Cars Says NADA

Higher new car costs and its impact on consumers.
Representatives from the National Automobile Dealers Association had their chance to speak out at a public hearing in Detroit on Tuesday, and speak out they did to …

Consumer Group Takes Hyundai to Task
December 15, 2011 – 12:01 am | No Comment
Consumer Group Takes Hyundai to Task

Compact Hyundai Elantra’s 40 MPG claims are being challenged.
The Hyundai Elantra was all-new for model year 2011, a compact car that has adopted the Sonata’s fluidic design and successfully readapted it to a small car …

2012 Hyundai Elantra Specs
November 25, 2011 – 5:41 am | 2 Comments
2012 Hyundai Elantra Specs

Compact Elantra offers fluidic design, value and plenty of amenities.

The 2012 Hyundai Elantra is a five-passenger compact sedan, priced from $16,445, and loaded with such amenities and safety features as front and rear heated seats, …

Will the Federal Government Give Diesels a Fair Shake?
November 9, 2011 – 7:19 am | One Comment
Will the Federal Government Give Diesels a Fair Shake?

Diesel engines are slow, noisy and issue an amazing amount of pollution. Diesel engines are powerful, quiet and cleaner than many gasoline engines.
These two statements are both correct, but they speak of diesels of different …

Book Review — Gas Smarts
September 9, 2011 – 7:40 am | No Comment
Book Review — Gas Smarts

Hundreds of Small Ways to Save Big at the Pump
How appropriate it is for an author to write a book addressing a problem every car driving consumer faces: high fuel prices. That’s exactly what Dr. …

Electric Car Energy That Doesn’t Require a Cryptographer to Decode
March 16, 2011 – 5:35 am | No Comment
Electric Car Energy That Doesn’t Require a Cryptographer to Decode

By Selena
The first time most people sit behind the wheel of an electric car, they’re a little intimidated by the control panel- tons of little buttons and gizmos could intimidate even the seasoned  …

2011 Subaru Legacy Specs & Overview
March 9, 2011 – 12:25 am | No Comment
2011 Subaru Legacy Specs & Overview

Offering all-wheel-drive standard gives the Subaru Legacy a clear advantage in a class where AWD is for the most part lacking. Only the Ford Fusion offers AWD as an option and with Subaru’s sterling reputation …

Toyota Corolla at Risk of Losing Segment Leading Status
February 18, 2011 – 6:47 am | No Comment
Toyota Corolla at Risk of Losing Segment Leading Status

The Toyota Corolla is the best selling car of all time, with over 37 million units sold since this model was introduced in 1966. Along with the midsize Toyota Camry, the compact Corolla has been …

EPA Rates Nissan LEAF at 99 MPG
November 24, 2010 – 6:05 am | One Comment
EPA Rates Nissan LEAF at 99 MPG

The numbers are in: the Environmental Protection Agency has rated the pure-electric Nissan LEAF at 99 mpg for combined driving or 92 mpg city, 106 mpg highway. Those numbers, long debated and anticipated by Nissan …

Subaru Is Confidence In Motion
November 3, 2010 – 7:48 am | One Comment
Subaru Is Confidence In Motion

You have to hand it to Japanese automaker Subaru. Over the past few years when the global auto industry has gone through severe strain and is now gradually recovering, Subaru has managed to increase its …

Updated EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Rolling Out
October 12, 2010 – 6:39 am | One Comment
Updated EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Rolling Out

The fuel economy estimates provided by the Environmental Protection Agency are just that – estimates. However, they also offer consumers a good indication of what sort of fuel mileage they can expect around town, on …

Fuel Efficiency Adviser Helps Drivers Conserve
July 16, 2009 – 7:57 am | 4 Comments
Fuel Efficiency Adviser Helps Drivers Conserve

When I was asked this past May if I would be interested in testing a product called the “Fuel Efficiency Adviser” ($159.95, www.fuelefficiency centers.com) I didn’t hesitate to …

AOCA Offers Timely Gas Saving Tips
June 11, 2008 – 2:39 am | 4 Comments
AOCA Offers Timely Gas Saving Tips

Gas prices have now topped $4 per gallon for a regular gasoline, forcing consumers to cut back on use or think of other ways to reduce the pain at the pump. The Automotive Oil Change …