Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 11th, 2008
Need a truck? Now’s a good time to “Git-er-done!” Nick Bunkley’s article “Detroit Auotmakers Compete for a Vanishing Truck Market” in Sunday’s New York Times, presents a detailed look at the current truck dilemma. Ford and Chrysler had major dog and pony shows at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year to unveil their new […]
The Honda Pilot-2009. Newly redesigned, looking like the most desired SUV of 6 months ago. But what happens to it now that Americans have suffered an Oil Blitzkrieg? A promising redesign of former Pilot model may make it pay for its looks rather that its performance. So says Christopher Jensen of the New York Times. Responding to […]
Posted in Ford, Sub Compacts, Toyota on Jun 9th, 2008
“New Car Economics”, by Daniel Vasquez, gives a practical look at the issue of downsizing to a more fuel efficient car. He cites Consumer Reports’ caution to think a bit before rushing, especially if you are financing a vehicle more than four years and have had it for less than three years. The costs of […]
Posted in Fuel Savings, Honda on Jun 6th, 2008
Okay, you’ve resigned yourself to the fact that you ought to downsize the engine to a 4 cylinder. You can beat the lawnmower to the stop sign down the street, but how bout merging into highway traffic? Martin Zimmerman’s LA Times piece “A four-cylinder solution to the mid-size crisis”, offers hope . His premise is “It’s […]
Posted in Family Cars, Fuel Savings on Jun 4th, 2008
What will I do without my truck? Soccer Moms of America need their Mini-Vans. As expected, Ford and GM have announced major changes in their product production plans. The headlines are in every major newspaper, however Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press, presents a great synopsis on all the current numbers. Bottom line: US Automakers appear unfashionably late […]
Posted in Ford, Muscle Cars on Jun 4th, 2008
My, how auto advertising has changed. It’s amazing how those of us who haven’t grown up on the Internet still don’t take it for granted. Check out fordvehicles.com/mustangbullitt. This site makes car research more like an IMAX theater experience! The Mustang Bullitt is a magnificent machine presented as if it was created from somewhere in […]
Going Green, Volvo style. Jacob Gordon of Treehugger.com presents a great review of the Volvo C30 Recharge concept car. Plug-in hybrids have a small gas engine that serves as a backup generator or power assist. The Chevy Volt is one such car. However, Volvo placed electric motors in each wheel rather than from a central […]