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53yr Old Mom publishes 1 simple wrinkle trick that has angered doctors.
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Norman's CNG fueling station celebrates grand opening
Published: Sat, May 5, 2012
Norman's new compressed natural gas fueling station held its grand opening Friday. The station, which has both slow-fill and fast-fill bays, will offer fuel to the public for $1.70 per gallon. Read More
UREA IS A LEGITIMATE EXPENSE FOR MERCEDES
Updated: Fri, Mar 16, 2012
Dear Tom & Ray:
Can this be true, or are my wife and I just gullible? Our dealer claims that we need to add "urea" to our BlueTec 350 Mercedes engine. With 21,000 miles on the car, we have spent almost $200 with the dealer to add this "urea." Why? What is its purpose? Are we being taken for the ultimate... Read More
2012 Volkswagen Jetta – clean diesel, terrific mileage, larger, and lower priced
Updated: Wed, Oct 19, 2011
American consumers want all the benefits of small cars with all the roominess of larger one. So, VW’s engineers have responded. The wheelbase of the 2011 Jetta is almost 3 inches longer and the overall length has been stretched 3.54 inches longer. That allowed the interior to be increased. Even the rear... Read More
DIESEL VERSUS GASOLINE
Updated: Fri, Sep 16, 2011
Dear Tom and Ray:
What is the difference between diesel and regular gasoline? My boyfriend thinks that diesel is mixed with oil, and he can't explain what is in regular gasoline that makes it different from diesel. Please explain. -- Corie
TOM: The main difference is that in diesel fuel, you can still... Read More
2011 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150
Updated: Fri, Nov 26, 2010
The 2011 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 combines two rich traditions into an extraordinary
truck package. With authentic styling, a new standard 6.2-liter V-8 engine and plenty
of technology upgrades, it’s the most powerful and capable Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 yet.
The exterior of the 2011 Ford... Read More
Is an electric car right for you?
Updated: Wed, Oct 13, 2010
You'll soon be hearing a lot of buzz -- and a dose of sales hype -- about a new wave of electric cars that will begin humming down our roads. Read More
GM to sell Volt for $41K, lease for $350 a month
Updated: Tue, Jul 27, 2010
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. said Tuesday its Chevrolet Volt electric car will cost $41,000 when it goes on sale in November. While the price is about $8,000 more than its closest rival, the Nissan Leaf, GM said it will offer a $350-per-month lease deal that's essentially equal to the Leaf's. That will put... Read More
From hybrids, technology, new vehicles and the environment, to saving money at the pumps.
Updated: Wed, Mar 17, 2010
BMW enters the electric-supercar EV race: Audi is launching its e-tron within two years, the Mercedes-Benz SLS is already electric and now rival BMW is moving forward with an eco-supercar of its own. Based on the Vision EfficientDynamics concept shown at the auto show in Frankfurt, Germany last September, the sports... Read More
From hybrids, technology, new vehicles and the environment, to saving money at the pumps.
Updated: Tue, Feb 2, 2010
Plugged in for the 500: A battery-electric version of upcoming Fiat 500 small car is expected to appear on Chrysler's stand at the Detroit, Mich., auto show on Jan. 11. Fiat currently runs once-bankrupt Chrysler. According to trade newspaper Automotive News, the 500 EV will be part of a display that includes the... Read More
2010 Audi A3 TDI named Green Car of the Year
Updated: Fri, Jan 22, 2010
In early December 2009, I was out at the Los Angeles Auto Show. One of the highlights was the announcement of the Green Car of the Year. The 2010 Audi A3 TDI won the award.
The Audi TDI is a clean diesel vehicle that offers exceptional fuel economy and very low emissions. It is a compact luxury car that... Read More
From hybrids, technology, new vehicles and the environment, to saving money at the pumps.
Updated: Tue, Jan 12, 2010
A Moke in the Mini mix: Mini's lineup will soon expand by three models - with the Coupe, Roadster and Countryman - but the car company could have a fourth vehicle in the pipeline: a new-age version of its Moke off-roader. The Moke moniker was thrown around as a possible nameplate for Mini's upcoming Countryman small... Read More
Paris is the "Land of the Smart car" . . . and for good reason
Updated: Tue, Dec 15, 2009
On the flight to Paris, France, for my fiancŽ's sister's wedding, I was recounting stories from my past trip to the City of Love and was reminded of the passion, regardless of driver body type or size, for tiny, tiny, tiny cars. It seems not much has changed since then. In fact, I have named Paris the "Land of... Read More
Too much fun
Updated: Tue, Dec 8, 2009
Mandatory photo credit: Odyssey International
Vancouver_2010.eps: With all eyes on the upcoming Olympics in Vancouver, it's a good time for General Motors to show its hydrogen-fuel-cell technology. Eight Chevrolet Equinox conversions will be front and center.
Sowerby.eps, Suburban.eps: I felt like a pioneer... Read More
From hybrids, technology, new vehicles and the environment, to saving money at the pumps.
Updated: Fri, Nov 27, 2009
Ready to build his electric sedan:
Fisker Automotive Inc. expects to announce which plant in North America will assemble its mid-sized plug-in hybrid sedan starting in 2012. Founder and CEO Henrik Fisker said that the plant has been chosen but the purchase has not been completed. According to The Delaware News... Read More
Rudolf Diesel
Updated: Tue, Nov 17, 2009
Maybe he was a little too late for his time.
Three hundred years earlier, Rudolf Diesel might have been a man who painted chapels, wrote inspiring music or sculpted something for a museum located on the banks of the Seine River . . . and revered for all of it.
Instead, Diesel was just another Paris-born boy... Read More
From hybrids, technology, new vehicles and the environment, to saving money at the pumps.
Updated: Tue, Nov 17, 2009
The small car in big demand: Tata Motors of India is increasing its focus on inexpensive motoring, announcing it will be boosting production of its Nano by 25 percent to keep up with growing demand for the ultra-cheap car, which currently sells at a rate of 2,500 units per month in India. Tata wants to build and... Read More
From hybrids, technology, new vehicles and the environment, to saving money at the pumps.
Updated: Tue, Nov 3, 2009
Order taking soon begins for Nissan Leaf: It appears that Nissan has the Chevrolet Volt clearly in the crosshairs with the announcement that it will begin taking reservations for the 2011 Leaf, its new electric car, starting in spring of 2010. Nissan credits "strong initial demand" for the decision, saying that... Read More
Shift! From hybrids, technology, new vehicles and the environment, to saving money at the pumps.
Updated: Wed, Sep 2, 2009
Smart boost in power: Smart has increased the output of its diesel-powered 2010 ForTwo model for its home market of Germany and is considering exporting it to North America where buyers can currently only get a gasoline engine. Up 21 percent to 54 horsepower, the diminutive car also makes 18 percent more torque than... Read More
2009 Chevrolet Malibu
Updated: Fri, Jul 24, 2009
It's all new. It's gorgeous. It has style. It has great fuel economy. It got a lot of attention at the Chicago Auto Show and the Detroit Auto Show. It is the Chevrolet Malibu. This new Malibu is almost gift-wrapped in its appearance. It is a clean, refreshing look. The 2008 model was named North American Car of the... Read More
Parts Dept: Aftermarket action
Updated: Wed, Jul 8, 2009
Video drive back in time
Here's a neat item - actually several neat items - that are sure to appeal to any automotive enthusiast. Historic Video Archives of Morristown, N.J., offers a variety of car commercial, automotive manufacturer and vintage racing films, all on video. For example, you can order "Car... Read More
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