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[31 May 2009 | No Comment | ]
Last week we discussed the new US fuel efficiency standards that were agreed between the White House, Environmentalists and the Auto Industry. We questioned the concerns of those who suggest that US consumers will not spend extra money on … While you can buy a few cars in the US that get great fuel economy (Toyota Prius, Honda Civic Hybrid , Mini Cooper, Smart and now the VW Jetta TDI), around 40 mpg, there are not too many and at least 2 of them (the Mini and the Smart) …

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[31 May 2009 | No Comment | ]
That is *not* synonymous with a Government car , in fact , it is THE EXACT OPPOSITE… But now it’s becoming that… Part of me thinks that they won’t even come in black, because that’s a Green Ages taboo … The point being that the *private* sector was just a relative ….. From the Collapse of the Auto Industry Shall Rise the Next Generation of Hybrid : The Volt. =D~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~_-= DonC Says: May 31st, 2009 at 8:37 pm …

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[31 May 2009 | No Comment | ]
As the global warming debate rages, Harry Fuller and Heather Clancy chronicle alternative energy start-ups, green data center projects and other high-tech and political developments shaping the green technology movement. … Despite the current global auto sales slump, the new genertaton Toyota Prius is very popular in its home country. Back orders for the new Prius hybrid in Japan are well beyond expectations. Japan no longer taxes hyrbid car sales. …

Auto Repair »

[31 May 2009 | No Comment | ]
One auto - repair guru who has seen a similar boost in repair biz is Tom Torbjornsen, AOL Autos maintenance expert and host of “America’s Car Show”, which airs on Stars Two Sirius 108 and XM 139 at 10 p.m. on Sunday nights. …

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[31 May 2009 | No Comment | ]
Learn when to get new tires for your car withexpert car tips in this free online automotive repair video clip. Expert: William Myers Contact:

Auto Repair »

[31 May 2009 | No Comment | ]
Part custom fabrication shop, part auto repair facility, this place is great. When I came to them last week, I had two broken Miatas, not a lot of money and even less hope. One car was fixed up right away so my wife could get back to …

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[31 May 2009 | No Comment | ]
For all the aiding and abetting taking place on behalf of the automobile industry — the transfusions, the transformations, and the TLC — one thing remains constant: It’s all about the cars . … Joel serves as a senior strategist at GreenOrder & co-founder and principal of Clean Edge Inc. From 1991-2005 he was editor & publisher of The Green Business Letter. Joel is author or co-author of more than a dozen books, including his latest, Strategies for the Green Economy. …

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[31 May 2009 | No Comment | ]
A Replacement Engine Brings Back That New Car Feeling.. | GotEngines.com Auto Repair Blog on What About The Cooling System and Radiator? New Mercedes Benz diesel engine…OM 651: completely new design | GotEngines.com Auto Repair Blog on …

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[31 May 2009 | No Comment | ]
… Drive: Front-wheel-drive; Fuel Economy (litres/100 km): 8.3 city/6.1 highway; regular gas; Alternatives: Toyota Camry Hybrid , Toyota Prius, Nissan Altima Hybrid , Honda Civic Hybrid , Saturn Aura Green Line … See the world’s largest auto shows pictures, news and information on Autos Space. Check out the latest concept cars , future cars and new cars . Autos Space has extensive coverage of the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show, 2008 Paris Auto Show, …

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[31 May 2009 | No Comment | ]
Ask an auto body repair facility and they will tell you. Basically, choose a shop and ask them who they prefer to work with. You get what you pay for, just because the insurance is cheaper does not mean it is the same regardless of what …