Top Democrat hails “cash for clunker” auto billReuters”Even the most dramatic of restructurings will only help the auto companies if more Americans decide to buy cars ,” Democrat Charles Schumer, who has offered such legislation in the Senate, said on Monday. “For Americans who have an inefficient clunker … … Cadillac blends top 2 Escalades for one really expensive hybrid …

GM itself says clean- car technology is a major path to long-term viability and pledges to push forward on five green – car initiatives: Internal combustion engine improvements; biofuels; hybrid vehicles; battery-electric vehicles, and fuel- cell electric vehicles. No Pulling Back …. Besides, says Cole, it’s not so much the presence, or absence, of any one company that will determine the level and speed of green tech development in the auto industry in coming years. …

The Spanish government approved a 4 billion euro ($5.3 billion) package to support its auto industry after layoffs and stoppages at plants. Subscribe to the RSS feed for more information on green cars , green car news & green car …

Environmentally-Friendly Car Service is the New Black A new Parisian company called Verture would like you to take a green turn away from your standard taxi service. If you’re tired of uncourteous service, an invasive musical environment, … Venture’s fleet of all black hybrid electric/gas Toyota Prius offer similar prices to regular taxi fare, without the regular hassles. Flat screens, TV’s, DVD players, IPod hook-ups, a laptop with Internet access, a baby seat and a …

Since the beginning of the use of automobiles , electric cars have been already recognized and conceptualized. Even though the electric power train is better in various aspects, as an energy source, the battery was unequal to the … You Can Build Your Car Powered By Solar, A Green Energy Source – February 1st, 2009; The Fantastic Use and Great Advantages of A Hybrid Car – January 27th, 2009; Rediscovering the Wonders of the Toyota Prius Hybrid Car – January 20th, 2009 …

The government stands behind your new automobile . Wouldn’t it be better if they stood in front? Buy a new car – get a Congresscritter! Who’s going to believe this? You can’t buy a Congresscritter for that kind of money. Buy a car – buy into your great-great … The Obama Warranty: Keeps throwing money at the repair until it’s completely broken (and completely broke). The Politician Warranty: Refuses to cover anything, blames all the other warranties, keeps the money. …

Cash-for-Clunkers: We’re No DeutschlandThe Washington Independent, DC… in Germany helped boost new car orders by 63 percent in February, according to the Verband der Automobilindustrie, a German automobile interest group. As a result, the country’s auto fleet became more fuel efficient and kinder to the environment. … … Ford Fusion hybrid pace car , under the hood [live webcast at noon] …

Yes, the big-box discount store Costco could be selling the Chinese-designed and Mexican-built vehicles says one auto exec. The CEO of GS Motors — Kathleen Ligocki — told the Hybrid Cars website that she thinks the US will follow in … GS Motors sold 4000 China-made vehicles in Mexico last year at…Costco and Wal-Mart. My first thought: If they are sold at Costco, will they come individually wrapped and in a pack of ten? Read more of this story » Hybrid , Green Car …

Saving, Spending Tips Help Young Adults Manage Money … The problem is only one of the two tires was legal enough for them to repair . So I took the car back to the dealer and the mechanic paid to have a used tire put on the car . During this time I also began smelling fumes of some kind when I was driving the car . I called the mechanic again and brought it back. He said he could smell nothing. I believe this was the beginning of the problem with car and it was never …

To make things easy for you, here are some practical tips on how to find good auto repair shops – the ones that have good service and reasonable prices. Don’t risk having an inexperienced mechanic do a disappointing repair on your vehicle. … Although some mechanics focus exclusively on one manufacturer or car model, many take a broader approach that includes a wide variety of vehicles. With a little homework, you can get a talented and effective mechanic who can fix …