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Sneak Peak at Mercedes-Benz SLR Z199 Speedster

Mercedes-Benz SLR Z199 Posted Yesterday 08:55 AM by Evan.McCausland

We're saddened to think that, within a year's time, Mercedes-Benz's SLR McLaren will reach the end of its production run.  We are, however, elated to hear that Mercedes plans on celebrating the finale with this, a...

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Alfa Romeo Wants Ferrari Platform for Next 8C Competizione

Alfa Romeo 8C Posted July 2 2008 12:46 PM by Evan.McCausland

As we anxiously await the 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione's arrival on our shores, the folks in Milan are already planning its successor.  If they have their way, the next 8C will share its underpinnings with the new...

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Filed under: Car News, Evan McCausland, Alfa Romeo, Exotic Cars  |  Comments (0)

Buyers paying high prices Honda Insights

2001 Honda Insight Posted July 2 2008 12:37 PM by AutomobileStaff

I was reading Don Sherman's history of hybrid vehicles and noticed the Honda Insight's gas mileage - 61 mpg city/70 mpg highway! Incredible numbers, and that is from a hybrid developed almost a decade ago.

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Filed under: Green, David Yochum, Honda, Coupes , Hybrids  |  Comments (0)

Volkswagen May Build 'One-Liter' Eco Car by 2010

VW 1L Car Posted July 2 2008 09:00 AM by Evan.McCausland

Nearly six years have passed since we first saw Ferdinand Piech's pet project, the Volkswagen One-Liter (also known as the 1L) eco car, emerge as a concept. 

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Filed under: Green, Evan McCausland, Volkswagen, Coupes , Diesels  |  Comments (0)

Anyone Can Comment on the Proposed CAFE Changes

NHTSA logo Posted July 1 2008 01:25 PM by AutomobileStaff

Proposed standards are open to comment through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Filed under: Green, David Gluckman  |  Comments (0)

Chrysler Idles St. Louis Minivan Plant

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Count Posted July 1 2008 01:11 PM by Evan.McCausland

Workers responsible for building the Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country in St. Louis, Missouri, received notice that, come October, their jobs would “indefinitely” be suspended.

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Filed under: Car News, Evan McCausland, Chrysler, Vans  |  Comments (1)

La Fiero Française

(Or why I want to buy this 1980 Talbot-Matra Murena.)
1980 Talbot-Matra Murena Posted July 1 2008 12:58 PM by Evan.McCausland

Lord knows I’ve been tempted to buy a project car from eBay Motors a time or two, but never have I been so inclined to hit that little “Buy It Now” button than I have with this: a beautiful 1980 Talbot-Matra Murena. ...

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Filed under: Car Ramblings & Reviews, Evan McCausland, Other Manufacturers, Coupes  |  Comments (1)

You don’t need a hybrid to improve your fuel economy

MGB gauges Posted July 1 2008 11:03 AM by rblackwell

It’s a shame that it took $4-a-gallon gasoline for most people to finally start thinking seriously about conserving fuel. Not surprisingly, the New Stratosphere of Gas Prices has led to more and more tips about ways to...

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Filed under: Green, Rusty Blackwell  |  Comments (0)

Scientists Study Biofuels Made from Invasive Plant Species

FlesFuel badge Posted July 1 2008 09:22 AM by Evan.McCausland

Corn may be one source of ethanol, but why deplete a substantial food source when other organisms - particularly unwanted plants - could fuel vehicles?

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That box in the road - it's your imagination

Cities test virtual speed bumps
Speed Humps Ahead Posted June 30 2008 11:34 AM by AutomobileStaff

If you happen to see a pointy, multi-colored box lying in the middle of the road, don't automatically swerve to avoid it. The box may just be an illusion.

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Spied: Mazda Verisa

2008 Mazda Verisa Posted June 30 2008 09:14 AM by Evan.McCausland

I packed very little while moving my girlfriend to a new apartment, but one of the few items I insisted in stowing away was my camera and a telephoto lens.  Good thing I did, as I came across this battered little...

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Filed under: Car Ramblings & Reviews, Evan McCausland, Mazda, Hatchbacks  |  Comments (0)

More Fits Are Go

2009 Honda Fit to arrive Stateside in greater numbers
2009 Honda Fit Posted June 27 2008 08:06 AM by Evan.McCausland

Auto production usually follows a supply-and-demand curve, but Honda's already increasing the number of 2009 Fit subcompacts it's bringing to the U.S before the car even goes on sale.

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Trapped in the RamBox?

2009 Dodge Ram sports an unusual safety feature
2009 Dodge Ram - RamBox Cover Posted June 27 2008 07:46 AM by Evan.McCausland

I had a chance to look over (but not drive) the 2009 Dodge Ram the other day, and I discovered an interesting quirk by means of the RamBox.  It's not that I find the bed-mounted storage boxes odd, but something inside...

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Filed under: Car Ramblings & Reviews, Evan McCausland, Dodge, Pickups  |  Comments (1)

Suzuki Withdraws From 2009 Detroit Auto Show

2009 Suzuki Equator Posted June 27 2008 07:21 AM by Evan.McCausland

Don't look for any Suzuki launches at the 2009 Detroit auto show.  The automaker announced today that it is withdrawing its presence from the North American International Auto Show.

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Roman Holiday, Day 1: Maserati Interrupted

Samocar dealership Posted June 26 2008 08:10 AM by AutomobileStaff

Samocar is a gleaming glass palace in an industrial park off the ring road-the Grande Raccordo Anulare or GRA-north of Rome. Samocar is full of Ferraris and Maseratis, one of which was a Quattroporte Sport GTS with my name...

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Filed under: Car Ramblings & Reviews, Jean Jennings, Maserati, Sedans  |  Comments (0)

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