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The Greenmobile boosts fuel economy in time for $5 gasoline. In uncertain times, the multitudes need a hero.

After commuting in the Smart ForTwo a few times, I couldn't help contemplating how little the world of automobiles has advanced over the last fifty years.

The future of Katahdin Mills is in good hands, the company, the governor and his group seeking to aid the mill's switching from oil to alternative renewable energy, and whoever else is involved.

Car rental firm helps clean up New Zealand's air One of the country's car rental firms is putting its money where its mouth is and trialling a new device that could improve children's health by cleaning up the ...

Sure, hybrids get the best gas mileage, but what if you don't want to pay the extra 2-3 thousand dollars for one? The Honda Fit has the best overall gas mileage of new cars, according to consumer reports.

Unlike the first five generations, the '07 Sentra was designed primarily for the needs of North American buyers.

It's gimmicky but relatively clean. Performance 6 Fuel economy is great; acceleration, not so much. via The Car Connection

“The main reason the Yaris outsold the Corolla last month was that we ran out of stock on the Corolla. The shipment we just received was presold before they arrived. I ordered an additional five units for this month to fill the current demand”

The upstart entry level Toyota Yaris outsold the more established Toyota Corolla last month, according to the latest report from the Commonwealth Auto Dealers Association. via Saipan Tribune

DODGY car dealer mechanics are rampant across Sydney if a sting conducted by the consumer group Choice is anything to go by. via The Sydney Morning Herald

“Of course we knew about the conspiracy, but we weren't going to say anything and let Americans go back to buying real cars.”

High gas prices, hybrid cars, and the threat of global warming may no longer be headlines. via Iron Warrior

“It was on the first boat load over (from Europe) of smart cars made for this country”

Is Bert Stalker happy he bought one of the first smart fortwo coupes in the Wichita area? What do you think? B ert Stalker has a passion and he can't stop talking about it. via The Wichita Eagle

“Price cuts will affect things for a short period but sales have more to do with people's general confidence in the economy”

Low-cost financing and price cuts forced by a strong Canadian dollar have made it the best time in decades for Canadians to buy a new vehicle, auto industry analyst Dennis DesRosiers said Wednesday. via Vancouver Sun

The Nation's Pulse Smart Shoppers By Eric Peters Published 3/19/2008 12:07:29 AM How smart, really, is the Smart car? It's not especially inexpensive -- $11,590 for the base Pure coupe -- $13,590 for the ... via American Spectator

“I think it makes it easier if you get to know someone you go to all the time, they get to know the vehicle”

You're driving your car and you hear a weird noise. What is it? The only one who can tell you: A mechanic. via Today's TMJ4

“You can't drive around on an engine”

I have read that cowboys depended on their horses so treated them well. I have depended on my cars and have usually treated them well. via Magic City Morning Star

Scion Xa Screensaver description A great image slideshow for your desktop screen. via Softpedia

Uncle Yaris, Toyota needs you now more than ever. That off-the-wall, wonderfully hilarious long-haired dude who could scratch records with more style than Mix Master Mike and Kid Koala combined, helped capture ... via 24 Hours Vancouer

I've just stepped out of my 1995 Peugeot 405 SRDT turbo diesel sedan, having driven it 800 kilometres in two days, making a holiday trip loaded with a bootful of luggage and my wife and 3-year-old . When I ... via AutoWeb Articles

“In fact the violation was registered on the very next day of my arrival from vacation”

Since the new traffic law came into force on October 2, a growing number of motorists have been contacting Gulf Times with complaints that the Traffic Department has penalised them for offences that they have ... via Gulf Times

“Its very positive in these towns”

Ethanol has me stumped. The more I read, the more confused I get. I had an e-mail dialogue with an ethanol opponent and a proponent after my story on the topic appeared two weeks ago. via Herald News