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This is why the web is better than print . . ., written 2 weeks ago,  I just received my December 2008 issue of Car and Driver magazine.  Highlighted across the top of the cover - “7 best cars for high gas prices”. I filled up this morning for $2.12/gallon. Just how long is their lead time?

LA 2008 Live: Kia Borrego FCEV shows next-generation fuel-cell technology, written 2 days ago, •  Kia’s Borrego FCEV unveils next-generation of fuel-cell technology. •  Fuel Cell Output: 154-hp; additional power output: 134-hp Supercapacitor. •  54 mpg combined fuel-economy; 426 miles f...

Update On The New Office, written 1 day ago,

Brazil F1, written 2 weeks ago, It’s a funny run up to last race of the year, and I find it interesting to reflect on my opinions at the end of this year compared to last year. Last year, I wasn’t one to worship at the holy church of Lewis Hamilton - probably not his fault, as my gut instinct wa...

Downsizing Arrives - With A Vengance!, written 2 weeks ago, Detroit - The big shift to small cars this year threatens the revenue and profitability prospects of the Detroit 3. The change in buying patterns accelerated last month, while overall sales tanked. The problem for the domestic automakers: ...

White S13 up at Foothill Automotive for Cams, written 1 month ago, Toda 272 cams goin into the 'ol SR before Irwindale, thanks to Jon over at Foothill. I can't say enough good things about Pat and Jon at foothill automotive when it comes to working on cars. They're thorough, clean, and honest. That'...

New Toyota Auris 1.33-Liter Dual VVT-i Petrol Engine, written 3 days ago, Toyota Auris is now equipped with new power plant. Toyota is enhancing its Auris line-up with the introduction of a completely new engine - 1NR-FE 1.33-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine with Dual VVT-i technology. This engine env...

Extra Free Miles, written 1 month ago, Extra Free Miles If you have a car and you are sick and tired of paying too much money for your gas then you need to find some effective gas saving tips. Gas prices have gone up significantly due to the latest storm and there is no sign of relief in sight so i...

Good Practice at the Gas Station, written 2 weeks ago, Gas prices are getting more and more ridiculous. And it’s going to keep increasing with no limit in sight! For the new car owners out there, do you know that a gallon of unleaded gasoline used to cost only $1.25?Therefore, it is becoming more ...

North America-bound Scirocco not as dead as we thought, written 3 weeks ago, While parts of Europe are enjoying the Scirocco revival, North America has been left in the dark by Volkswagen. Fearing the Scirocco would cannibalize sales of the GTI, not to mention a strong euro, they decided to leave th...

Mad about the ultimate luxury SUV.

Bikes From Ferrari, written 3 weeks ago, I was emailed these photo's from circulating the internet any while we primarily write about cars in this website I couldn't miss not loading these from Ferrari. The are the ideal example of what the future could possibly look like for motorbikes and making t...

CIA 2009: Kill Gas, written 1 week ago, Just the other week I met with the teaching team for the 2009 edition of Creating Infectious Action (CIA) at the Stanford d.school, and we spent a few hours coming up with a new point of view for the class....

Holiday Shopping Secuirty, written 3 days ago, As we approach the holiday season, we'd like to take this time to make you aware of issues regarding your online personal information. Classic Motoring Accessories use 128 bit encryption in our secure shopping carts. What this means to you, is your on...

An American living in Dubai and his thoughts on cars.

75% chance of a GM-Chrysler bankruptcy without loans, written 2 days ago, That's what IHS Global Insight is saying. It's also looking less likely that any help will be forthcoming before the administration changes. Of course the question being asked is "what if...?" What if the...

Murcielago Highway Run, written 1 day ago, Murcielago Highway Run '03 Lamborghini Murcielago in the Philippines

Long-term Tire Report - Toyo Open Country M/T, written 4 days ago, 30,000 miles later we can now give our long-term report on the rubber that took us to the Arctic Ocean, Telluride, Inuvik and around town.  Toyo’s Open Country M/T® are an aggressive mud traction radial.  Running 295×70x17 on o...

Sneak Peek: 2009 Nissan 370Z, written 3 weeks ago,     Nissan recently showed the first official images of its 2009 370Z sports coupe. Building off the heritage from the original 240Z in 1970, the new Z carries a sleek, sporty design as well as replacing the aged 350Z powerplant with a bigger, ...