tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75868128759427876192011-09-12T06:06:39.659-07:00Are you planning to purchase a new car? Get a best deal with our new car buying tip.Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.comBlogger4431100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-89925441230633899982011-09-12T06:04:00.000-07:002011-09-12T06:06:39.674-07:00

I did it to my car and found that it really helps! Should do it to your car; helps to cancel out the 'blind spot'. Sometimes the simplest things make the biggest impact, and while this is not unique to WFS it is a tip we can all use. I received this from a friend, and was so impressed, I immediately sent it to all my family & friends. This is just too good, and too important not to share.We

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SEMA 2009: Lexus F-Sports sitting in the sun Filed under: Aftermarket, SEMA Show, Convertible, Sedan, Performance, Lexus, Luxury Lexus GS 350 F-Sport - click above image for hi-res gallery It's tempting to dismiss Lexus' F-Sport as a direct Audi S-Line rip off. But unlike Audi's visual-only appearance upgrades, F-Sport actually offers some performance (intake, exhaust, brakes, etc.),

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Drop the Hammer: Getting schooled with AMG Driving Academy at Lime Rock Filed under: Convertible, Coupe, Sedan, Performance, Etc., Mercedes-Benz, Luxury AMG Driving Academy at Lime Rock - Click above for high-res image gallery The world's sickly economy not withstanding, selling luxury vehicles is easy. From the suppleness of a swatch of leather to the exquisite graining on a piece of rare

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REPORT: Generation Y will "redefine" automotive market, trends green and big Filed under: Car Buying, Hybrid, Etc., Alternative Fuel, Diesel Were you born somewhere between 1976 and the early 1990s? Are you the child of a so-called Baby Boomer? If so, you, like me, are a member of Generation Y. So, what does that mean? Well, nothing really, but it's a convenient way to classify a large chunk

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-17154359135064403012009-10-25T22:01:00.001-07:002009-10-25T22:01:07.924-07:00

Filed under: Aftermarket, Convertible, Performance, Mercedes-Benz, Specialty Inden Design SL -- Click above for image gallery The Inden Design SL will turn your ordinary aging SL 500 into a previous-gen SL65 AMG lookalike and then some. The firm installs fascias front and rear and exhaust pipes that mimic the SL65, then the whole body is given the blackout treatment right down to the door

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Filed under: Hybrid, Sedan, Japan, Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota Thirty years of the Japan Car of the Year - Click above for high-res image gallery For the past 30 years, Japan has declared a car of the year, an award given to newly released or redesigned vehicles released from November 1st of the previous year to October 1st of the current year. More than 60 jurors composed of Japanese journalists

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-60861010087494743622009-10-20T15:01:00.001-07:002009-10-20T15:01:07.688-07:00

Tokyo Preview: Toyota launches HS-based SAI hybrid in Japan Filed under: Hybrid, Sedan, Japan, Tokyo Motor Show, Lexus, Toyota 2010 Toyota Sai Hybrid - Click above for high-res image gallery We're starting to develop a bit of a complex. Why is Toyota holding out on us? Yesterday we showed you the handsome second-gen Toyota Mark X, the Lexus GS-based rear-wheel-drive sedan that seems a

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-42632121690845662102009-10-09T12:01:00.001-07:002009-10-09T12:01:12.412-07:00

Filed under: Concept Cars, Coupe, Hybrid, Technology, Videos, BMW, Motorcycle, Alternative Fuel BMW SIMPLE concept - Click above for high-res image gallery BMW has been rumored as of late to be pursuing everything from a so-called "0 Series" range of cars to a revival of its Isetta microcar brand, but the Bavarian automaker remains essentially mum on plans to diversify into the microcar market.

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-51284430122487148642009-10-01T12:01:00.001-07:002009-10-01T12:01:14.224-07:00

Filed under: Convertible, Performance, Bentley, Rumormill, Alternative Fuel, Luxury Bentley Continental Supersports - Click above for high-res image gallery The Bentley Continental is getting a little on in years. And sooner or later, Crewe's going to need to replace it. But while their focus has been fixed on the new Mulsanne and the various versions expected to follow, the boys haven't

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Frankfurt 2009: 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid can't get any greenerFiled under: Frankfurt Motor Show, Hybrid, Sedan, Toyota Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept -- Click above for high-res image gallery One day, children will be taken to a Museum of Momentous Moments, and there among artist's impressions of the missing link and the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs will be an example of

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Filed under: Car Buying, Coupe, Sedan, NissanWith the 2010 Nissan Altima coupe getting an impromptu full frontal reveal during a recent marketing photoshoot, Nissan has released a single teaser of its redesigned mid-size sedan to keep interest on boil. Although the awkwardly cropped image doesn't show the reworked grille found on the recently tweaked Versa and Sentra, we do get a clear view of

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-6895528243469566562009-09-16T09:01:00.001-07:002009-09-16T09:01:05.040-07:00

Filed under: Frankfurt Motor Show, Convertible, Coupe, Performance, Bentley, Luxury Bentley Continental GTC Series 51 -- Click above for high-res image gallery When we walked up to the Bentley Continental GTC Series 51 resting on the hardwood floor of the Bentley stand, it immediately had us thinking a familiar thought. Just to make sure, we asked our colleagues if they had been experiencing the

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Mazda MX-5 Superlight leaked ahead of FrankfurtFiled under: Concept Cars, Frankfurt Motor Show, Convertible, Performance, Mazda, Specialty Mazda MX-5 Superlight - Click above for high-res image gallery With an endless string of concepts cars peppered across these pages, we often find ourselves saying, "Yeah, I'd drive that." But with the Frankfurt-bound Mazda Superlight concept, we're saying "

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Filed under: Coupe, Hybrid, Performance, BMW, Rumormill BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept - Click above for high-res image gallery For many, it may seem hard for an automaker to claim the mantle of "The Ultimate Driving Machine" without a truly exhilarating supercar to act as a halo to define the brand. That could explain why, following previous reports that it had canned any plans for a

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-46514482868263086192009-09-02T18:01:00.001-07:002009-09-02T18:01:05.871-07:00

Survey: 80% of public considering American brand for next car purchase [w/POLL]Filed under: Car Buying It seems like only yesterday we brought you news that Consumer Reports recommends the Mustang over the Camaro and Challenger. In fact, it was yesterday. Now, if you read the post's fine print, you saw that the Ford racked up 78 points to the Chevy's 71 and the bloated big old Dodge managed just

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-86229895082858128202009-08-28T12:01:00.001-07:002009-08-28T12:01:10.743-07:00

From the Clutches of the Grave: Saturn Vue 2-Mode Hybrid rated at 27/30 mpg by EPAFiled under: Hybrid, Crossover, Saturn Saturn Vue 2-Mode Hybrid - Click above for high-res image gallery While perusing the EPA's fuel economy listings, one of our readers stumbled across a vehicle that we didn't even know had been rated. The 2-Mode Hybrid version of the Saturn Vue had initially been scheduled to go

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Filed under: Convertible, Performance, Tesla, Alternative Fuel Tesla Roadster Sport - Click above for high-res image gallery It's been seven months since Tesla first announced its intentions to build the Roadster Sport, a higher performing version of its electric sportscar. Seemingly many moons later, the Silicon Valley-based automaker has finally offered up some real high-res images of the EV

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-28583694280201067492009-08-07T14:01:00.001-07:002009-08-07T14:01:11.507-07:00

Filed under: Frankfurt Auto Show, Convertible, Coupe, Performance, Europe, Videos, Porsche 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo - Click above for a high-res image gallery Ah yes. Now that you've read the press release on the new and improved 2010 Porsche Turbo, wouldn't you like to watch the video press release? Sure you would! Warning: if Claude Lelouch's C'�tait un Rendezvous is the automotive video

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Filed under: Spy Photos, Coupe, Hybrid, Performance, PorscheNo automaker is immune to global environmental pressures to reduce pollutants and limit carbon dioxide emissions. Even Porsche has gotten into the green game with both diesel and hybrid options for its Cayenne along with an expected hybrid powertrain for its Panamara range. Could that fuel-saving technology make a move closer to

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-88944811031168647802009-07-17T07:01:00.001-07:002009-07-17T07:01:15.515-07:00

Filed under: Car Buying, Government/LegalMexican President Felipe Calderon has announced a Cash-for-Clunkers program for buyers wishing to trade their cars in for something locally produced. So far, 500 million pesos ($37M USD) have been set aside for the program, but Calderone has reportedly said the subsidy could be doubled to one billion if the program proves successful.New car buyers will be

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GM expects sales in China to grow 20% in 2009Filed under: Car Buying, Trends, China, Buick, GM, Earnings/FinancialsGeneral Motors boasted in April that it would double sales in China by 2013 with the introduction of 30 new or upgraded models over the next five years. Last month, GM forecasted that its vehicle sales in China would grow 10% this year alone and now it seems those numbers may have

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Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green, Japan, ToyotaFanning competition against GM's upcoming 2011 Chevrolet Volt plug-in, the Nikkei business daily reports that Toyota Motor Corp. plans to manufacture 20,000 to 30,000 plug-in hybrids in 2012. Toyota allegedly wants pricing comparable to Mitsubishi's all-electric car, which is set to debut this month to fleet customers in Japan (both vehicles

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Filed under: Convertibles, Hybrids/Alternative, Sedans/Saloons, Sports/GTs, Government/Legal, GreenFor a guy who allegedly wants a lot of the credit for creating Tesla Motors, Elon Musk certainly doesn't seem to like the job of being its CEO. As part of Daimler's investment deal with Tesla, Musk needed to commit to staying on as Tesla's CEO at least until the Model S launches in 2011. Musk told

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Filed under: Convertibles, Marketing/Advertising, FordClick above to view the video after the jump Most of us take for granted the ability to enjoy driving cars. Whether it's with a clunker or a supercar, there is a wonderful freedom that comes with getting behind the wheel of an automobile. No one knows that more than Roger Keeney, a man from Athens, GA who lost his sight twenty years ago. As we

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Spy Shots: Audi R8 SpyderFiled under: Frankfurt Auto Show, Spy Photos, Convertibles, Sports/GTs, Supercars, AudiAudi is testing its forthcoming R8 Spyder, and the car is wearing what appears to be a completely stowable roof, not the targa-style top that has been suggested as a possibility. Yet disappearing along with the roof could also be your view of the engine. The droptop in the spy photos

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AutoblogGreen for 06.17.09Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green #saleschart { border: 0px solid #333; border-collapse: collapse; } #saleschart td { padding: 7px; border-bottom: 0px solid #ccc; vertical-align: top; margin: 0; line-height: 1.3em; font-size: 100%;} #saleschart th.bottomrow { border-right: 1px solid #333; } #saleschart tr.features1 { border-top: 1px solid #333; } #saleschart

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Separated At Birth: We find the 2000 HP twin brother of Leno's tank carFiled under: Convertibles, Etc., Misc. Auto Shows, Special/Limited Editions1946 Aero Packard Flyer "Dream Rod" - Click above for a high-res gallery We thought a vehicle like Jay Leno's Tank Car would be a one-off. After all, how many hot rods out there are thirty feet long and have a 1792 cubic-inch turbocharged V12 underneath

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AutoblogGreen for 06.10.09Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green #saleschart { border: 0px solid #333; border-collapse: collapse; } #saleschart td { padding: 7px; border-bottom: 0px solid #ccc; vertical-align: top; margin: 0; line-height: 1.3em; font-size: 100%;} #saleschart th.bottomrow { border-right: 1px solid #333; } #saleschart tr.features1 { border-top: 1px solid #333; } #saleschart

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AutoblogGreen for 06.04.09Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green #saleschart { border: 0px solid #333; border-collapse: collapse; } #saleschart td { padding: 7px; border-bottom: 0px solid #ccc; vertical-align: top; margin: 0; line-height: 1.3em; font-size: 100%;} #saleschart th.bottomrow { border-right: 1px solid #333; } #saleschart tr.features1 { border-top: 1px solid #333; } #saleschart

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Hamann gives the Rolls-Royce Phantom a shot of adrenalineFiled under: Aftermarket, Tuners, Convertibles, Sedans/Saloons, Rolls-Royce Hamann Rolls-Royce Phantom - Click above for a high-res image gallery With seemingly ever luxury automaker under the sun going after BMW's coveted balance between sport and luxury, it's a little ironic that BMW's own uber-luxury marque is the one to focus purely on

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REPORT: GM preparing to give more dealerships the axeFiled under: Car Buying, GM, Pontiac, Earnings/Financials, RumormillOn top of the 1,124 General Motors dealers that will be closed next year, the ailing automaker is reportedly going to announce another round of dealer closings on Monday when its bankruptcy declaration is expected. According to two Automotive News sources, 450 dealers will not

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-35445735717076870942009-05-27T06:01:00.001-07:002009-05-27T06:01:32.863-07:00

Filed under: Time Warp, Convertibles, Sports/GTs, Euro, Mazda, Event Alert Mazda MX-5's 20th Anniversary at LeMans - Click above for a high-res image gallery It's hard to believe it's been two decades since Mazda first showed the world how to build a classic British sports car right. The roadster known as the Miata and MX-5 at different times and places around the world is 20 years old and to

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REPORT: Toyota questions demand for plug-ins, cost, range, durability concernsFiled under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green, Tech, ToyotaWe all know that there is a hardcore group of consumers out there chanting the mantra of "No plug, no sale!" Okay, well, at least a few of you. The problem is that, like commenters on the internet, the loud fringe makes most of the noise, but often actually represents

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Rumormill: Mooted Mini Speedster could be beaten to market by Mini CoupeFiled under: Concept Cars, Convertibles, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Green, MINI, UK, RumormillWe've already heard widespread rumors about a forthcoming speedster variant of the cheeky little Mini, but the Cooper crazy folks over at MotoringFile have reason to believe that the racy roadster will be beaten to market by a "notch-back

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Filed under: Convertibles, Sports/GTs, Etc., Marketing/Advertising, FordClick above for a high-res gallery of Roger Keeney's dream Mustang drive It was Roger Keeney's dream to drive a new Ford Mustang. It sounds pretty simple - go down to your local Ford dealer, tell them you're interested in a new 2010 GT, and they hand over the keys, right? Well, there's one problem. Keeney has been blind since

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Fritz: Chevy will be competitive, top-quality brand in two yearsFiled under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green, Crossovers/CUVs, Chevrolet, GM 2011 Chevy Orlando: Click above for gallery General Motors is in the middle of a massive restructuring, and if it manages to escape catastrophe without going belly-up, good news could be in store for the Chevy brand. GM CEO Fritz Henderson told AutoWeek that the

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Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Euro, Green, Hatchbacks, AudiThe all-new Audi A3 is right around the corner and that means a new RS3 will follow soon thereafter. According to Autocar, the new four-ringed hot hatch will be motivated by the TT RS' twin-turbocharged, 2.5-liter five-cylinder, putting out approximately 335 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque through a new, beefed-up seven speed dual-clutch

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AutoblogGreen for 04.29.09Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green #saleschart { border: 0px solid #333; border-collapse: collapse; } #saleschart td { padding: 7px; border-bottom: 0px solid #ccc; vertical-align: top; margin: 0; line-height: 1.3em; font-size: 100%;} #saleschart th.bottomrow { border-right: 1px solid #333; } #saleschart tr.features1 { border-top: 1px solid #333; } #saleschart

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Filed under: Aftermarket, Convertibles, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Auction Action, Etc., Ford, Special/Limited Editions 1967 Ford Mustang hardtop convertible custom - Click above for an image gallery According to this eBay seller, this is the only 1967 Ford Mustang ever fitted with a retractable hardtop. As we've never seen one before (or one wearing butterfly doors, for that matter), we'll give the

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REPORT: Wall Street rallies around better-than-expected Ford resultsFiled under: Car Buying, Trends, Ford, Earnings/FinancialsOn the surface, at least, news that a company lost $1.4 billion wouldn't normally be greeted as good news by Wall Street. However, the Ford Motor company's just-published quarterly earning reports have done just that, with the stock trading 15% ahead of yesterday and the

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Filed under: Car Buying, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Nissan 2009 Nissan 370Z - Click above for high-res gallery After strapping two separate Autobloggers behind the wheel of the 2009 Nissan 370Z, we feel completely justified in suggesting that the latest Z car is the best yet. It also performs rather well when compared to its closest competitors, and that includes the pricier Porsche Cayman. Regardless,

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REPORT: Renault's reinvigorated Gordini line to go electric?Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Euro, Green, Hatchbacks, RenaultReports of Renault's plan to relaunch the decades-old Gordini moniker just got a lot more interesting. The first model from the French automaker is due in 2010 and will be based on the Twingo hatchback, with the Gordini version slotting just above the already available

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-53447301139368407142009-04-03T05:01:00.001-07:002009-04-03T05:01:09.812-07:00

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AutoblogGreen for 03.23.09Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green #saleschart { border: 0px solid #333; border-collapse: collapse; } #saleschart td { padding: 7px; border-bottom: 0px solid #ccc; vertical-align: top; margin: 0; line-height: 1.3em; font-size: 100%;} #saleschart th.bottomrow { border-right: 1px solid #333; } #saleschart tr.features1 { border-top: 1px solid #333; } #saleschart

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-74736713365306653452009-03-20T19:01:00.001-07:002009-03-20T19:01:07.043-07:00

Filed under: Convertibles, Coupes, BMW 2010 BMW Z4 - Click above for a high-res gallery According to a report by iMotor, the financial downturn has claimed its latest victim: the BMW Z4 M. A BMW spokesperson told the pub that "Given the current economic crisis there is no business case for a full-on M version of the Z4." Although that's bad news for enthusiasts, there might be a silver lining.

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-29550897296978484422009-03-12T09:01:00.001-07:002009-03-12T09:01:08.372-07:00

Filed under: Car Buying, Etc.Perhaps it began as an innocent experiment among dealer personnel: what would happen if three dealership executives all disappeared on the same day and 81 of the dealership's cars showed up at auto auctions in two other states? The answer to that question is that the FBI went bird-dogging on the hunt for owner Allen Patch, controller Rachel Fait, and General Manager

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-92156079418615241032009-03-04T14:01:00.001-08:002009-03-04T14:01:07.367-08:00

Filed under: Convertibles, Geneva Motor Show, Supercars, Ferrari Click above for a high-res gallery of the Ferrari 16M Scuderia Spider The focus under the Prancing Horse this year at the Geneva Motor Show was clearly on the flagship 599, with its new HGTE package and 599XX track car, but Maranello also brought out the new Scuderia Spider 16M. The limited edition roadster was originally unveiled

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-73132145047860088482009-03-01T15:01:00.001-08:002009-03-01T15:01:07.695-08:00

First official image: Opel Ampera (with Poll!)Filed under: Economy, Hybrids/Alternative, Geneva Motor Show, Euro, Green, GM, Opel Click image to enlarge With the Geneva Motor Show set to kick off this week, the dam holding back any remaining images and info is ready to burst. Exhibit A: the Opel Ampera. We've seen it leaked on the European Registry site, teased by GM, and spied in the wild. Today

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-34414983255722198142009-02-26T21:01:00.001-08:002009-02-26T21:01:08.461-08:00

Could compressed air lead to markedly smaller engines?Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green, TechA 1.0-liter two-cylinder that performs like a 3.0 liter V6? On what planet? Researchers at Switzerland's ETH Zurich school of engineering are developing pneumatic hybrid engines that use compressed air to deliver big performance and efficiency from a small package. During deceleration, the engine's

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-54515715214750842432009-02-24T08:01:00.001-08:002009-02-24T08:01:11.273-08:00

REPORT: GM asks Saturn dealers to hang on for 60 daysFiled under: Car Buying, Government/Legal, Plants/Manufacturing, GM, SaturnThank you for calling the General Motors emergency hotline, please hold while we sort out what the heck to do with you...Saturn dealers are being asked by GM to hold on and not do anything drastic for 60 days while the automaker figures out its next move. There are

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-29144401392118882282009-02-21T21:01:00.001-08:002009-02-21T21:01:07.016-08:00

Filed under: Convertibles, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Geneva Motor Show, Euro, Audi Click above for a gallery of the Audi TT RS Forget the teasers. Here's the rest of the car. When it premieres in Geneva next month, the Audi TT RS will arrive in both coupe and convertible bodystyles. Both are powered by a 340-horsepower, 331 lb-ft, 2.5-liter turbo five cylinder. The driver rows a six-speed stick, and

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-85987037005817891332009-02-18T23:01:00.001-08:002009-02-18T23:01:09.179-08:00

Ferrari recalls F430 Spider for defective convertible topFiled under: Convertibles, Recalls/TSBs, FerrariClick above for high-res gallery of the Ferrari F430 Spider Yesterday Ferrari issued a recall for 1,950 of its 2005-2007 F430 Spiders involving the car's automatic convertible top, according to the NHTSA. The problem arose from the hydraulic hoses that operate the top, which could form

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-28984697319968885672009-02-16T18:01:00.001-08:002009-02-16T18:01:07.560-08:00

Filed under: Car Buying, Trends, Earnings/FinancialsWith sales at a 26-year low, the Detroit 3 are trying almost anything to reduce costs and make more money from the cars they are selling. One of the biggest changes coming apes what some of the more successful Japanese makers have done all along: offering fewer configurations of their models. If you want leather, you option up for the

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-74642766847987327412009-02-13T21:01:00.001-08:002009-02-13T21:01:12.036-08:00

Filed under: Convertibles, Volkswagen Click above to view high-res gallery of the VW New Beetle Blush Driving a New Beetle convertible alone is enough to make this 30-something, male blogger blush from embarrassment. Now there's a new, tarted-up version of the neo-Bug called the Blush that sports special colors and trimmings to match the driver's face. The Blush is painted up in a hue called

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-25153060557993917872009-02-11T20:01:00.001-08:002009-02-11T20:01:09.415-08:00

Filed under: Aftermarket, Chicago Auto Show, Tuners, Convertibles, Sedans/Saloons, Lexus Click above for a high-res gallery of the Lexus F-Sport vehicles and accessories Lexus wasn't doing much in the Windy City this week, so it used the opportunity to release a new line of F-Sport accessories for the GS, IS AWD and upcoming IS C.Thankfully, Lexus is keeping the majority of its F-Sport items

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-36624428498596055082009-02-08T21:01:00.001-08:002009-02-08T21:01:09.855-08:00

Along came a Spyder: Maserati to roll out GranTurismo GTS, convertibleFiled under: Convertibles, Sports/GTs, Maserati Click above for a high-resolution gallery of the Maserati GranTurismo For an automaker with only two model lines, Maserati is certainly keeping busy. One of a handful of luxury carmakers to improve its sales figures in 2008, the Trident marque is undoubtedly looking to build upon

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-53254107747992994872009-02-06T01:01:00.001-08:002009-02-06T01:01:11.607-08:00

AutoblogGreen for 02.06.09Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green click to visit AutoblogGreen Car design has changed just a little bit in the last seven decades, but that doesn't mean that newer is always better. Take the CGE Type TB Cabriolet, a pure electric car from 1941 (above, right). From a design standpoint, would you rather have one of those, the new Saturn Flextreme or the cute/evil

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-89638436629427168972009-02-03T08:01:00.001-08:002009-02-03T08:01:26.879-08:00

Filed under: Car Buying, Carsumer AdvocacyMany consumers who buy a new car still owe money on the car they're trading in. The situation is usually handled by the dealer agreeing to pay off the old loan, the cost of which might be folded into the new car price. No problem a year ago, but it's a bigger issue now. With 5,000 dealers closing their doors last year, some of those old loans aren't

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-87058156840003361752009-01-30T15:02:00.001-08:002009-01-30T15:02:08.025-08:00

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green click to visit AutoblogGreen It's all about the money. Tesla gives up on San Jose move because of money issues. Meanwhile, we discover that rich people are really the ones lusting after an electric car. There's got to be a way to bring those two camps together. Oh, and if your car is as aerodynamic as a rocket, then deer will be safer. Srsly. Who

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-27005107566845186542009-01-29T17:01:00.001-08:002009-01-29T17:01:08.118-08:00

Volvo announces 2010 XC60 pricing starting at $37,200Filed under: Car Buying, Crossovers/CUVs, Volvo Click above for high-res gallery of the 2010 Volvo XC60 Pricing has been released for the 2010 Volvo XC60 crossover, and the T6 with standard AWD and Volvo's pioneering City Safety low-speed collision protection system will have a base price of $37,200 plus destination. Power is provided by a

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-68955354386172360942009-01-28T19:01:00.001-08:002009-01-28T19:01:07.572-08:00

Rendered Speculation: Next Mercedes SLK to spawn gullwing hybrid variant?Filed under: Convertibles, Hybrids/Alternative, Sports/GTs, Green, Mercedes-Benz, Rendered SpeculationThe Mercedes-Benz SL range is growing. For years just a solitary model, the mainstay roadster has since spawned the smaller SLK, the fixed-roof Black Series and the McLaren SLR (in its many iterations). Slated to be replaced

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-83024323483662676522009-01-27T19:02:00.001-08:002009-01-27T19:02:09.478-08:00

Artega GT roadster rumored to appear in GenevaFiled under: Convertibles, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Geneva Motor Show, Euro Click above for a high-res gallery of the Artega GT Of all the European auto shows, we enjoy the Geneva Motor Show the most. Not because we get our French food fix or adore the train ride along the lake after a grueling day at the show. No. We love Geneva because of its neutral

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-79035937246696371132009-01-26T20:01:00.001-08:002009-01-26T20:01:04.381-08:00

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Hatchbacks, ToyotaThe current generation Prius has been a big hit in the US and Japan, and the tried and true second-gen. model could live on in Japan after the new hybrid goes on sale this spring. According to reports out of Japan, Toyota will sell a de-contented version of the old Prius to better compete with the new Honda Insight on price. The current Prius is

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-39559970529178265642009-01-25T21:01:00.001-08:002009-01-25T21:01:06.284-08:00

Filed under: Spy Photos, Convertibles, Mercedes-BenzIn this latest round of spy shots, eagle-eyed snappers have captured a few new images of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet, which we've seen a few times before. In contrast to earlier images, though, it now appears as if MB is set to eschew the current trend towards retractable hard tops in favor of a more traditional ragtop. That's just

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-32957384840709776492009-01-23T06:01:00.001-08:002009-01-23T06:01:05.267-08:00

AutoblogGreen for 01.23.09Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green click to visit AutoblogGreen Exciting claims about a new and cleaner technology are a dime a dozen - or cheaper - in the green car world, but when we heard what Shelby Supercars was saying about its upcoming EV, we did a double take. We put a little more stock in the things that Henrik Fisker told us about the Karma (and a new,

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-50911950097135228742009-01-21T07:01:00.001-08:002009-01-21T07:01:13.091-08:00

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green click to visit AutoblogGreen From the 70+ plug-in vehicles that celebrated Barack Obama's Inauguration to the review of the 2009 Chevy Aveo 5, there was plenty of information about real cars on ABG yesterday. We know you like toys, though, so may we recommend checking out these gorgeous Tesla Hot Wheels. It's a fine way to start the work day. In the

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-42996839148972195322009-01-20T07:02:00.001-08:002009-01-20T07:02:29.626-08:00

AutoblogGreen for 01.20.09Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green click to visit AutoblogGreen How bold is this? Take the Tesla Roadster for a spin, then say, "No, thanks, not quite good enough." That's basically what the London mayor did after his recent test drive. I guess he should be looking at our list of five electric cars you can buy in 2009 (ignoring #4) and he might agree that the Focus

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-30058384379728825652009-01-19T09:01:00.001-08:002009-01-19T09:01:08.230-08:00

REPORT: Audi version of Volkswagen Bluesport in the worksFiled under: Convertibles, Geneva Motor Show, Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen Above - Our lame attempt at photoshopping the Bluesport and Audi Clubsport Quattro Concept together It should come as no surprise that Audi is working on its own version of the Volkswagen Concept Bluesport, and according to Automotive News, the design has already been

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-51910492267876113542009-01-18T13:01:00.001-08:002009-01-18T13:01:10.840-08:00

Leaked: Nissan 370Z Roadster patent drawingsFiled under: Convertibles, Euro, Government/Legal, Nissan Click above to view the Nissan 370Z Roadster drawings We're betting that automakers are getting plenty ticked off at the European Trademark Office, because it seems that bureau has more leaks than a colander. Following leaked drawings of the new Mazda MX-5, Mazda3 and Suzuki Kizashi, the latest

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-35467714767554802942009-01-16T17:01:00.001-08:002009-01-16T17:01:11.775-08:00

Filed under: Car Buying, Time Warp, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Dodge Click above for a high-res gallery of the Dodge Challenger R/T Classic If you liked that Dodge Challenger R/T Classic package we profiled earlier this week from the Detroit Auto Show, you can now go place an order for one of your very own. In addition to the model-specific wheels and spiffy retro badging and stripes, Challengers with

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-48887545030596357992009-01-15T21:01:00.001-08:002009-01-15T21:01:09.559-08:00

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Geneva Motor Show, Green, BentleyThe only thing green about Bentleys is the iconic British racing hue they're ordered in and the cold hard cash used to buy 'em. The behemoths are powered by Jurassic 6.75-liter V8s or twin-turbo W12s that go through gasoline faster than a jumbo jet and spew out about as much carbon. The company's latest, the Continental GTC Speed,

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-85659278009492019272009-01-14T03:01:00.001-08:002009-01-14T03:01:06.120-08:00

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green click to visit AutoblogGreen Tesla made the most of their press conference on the last day of media previews, announcing a smart ed battery supply deal and giving a few more hints on the Model S to what was left of the assembled press corps. We also heard about Ford's plans to give all their cars auto start stop technology and saw the smallest Lincoln ever

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-35802529035431710552009-01-12T08:01:00.001-08:002009-01-12T08:01:09.512-08:00

AutoblogGreen for 01.12.09Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green click to visit AutoblogGreen Tired of seeing the word "Detroit" yet? Of course not; we've only finished Day One at the NAIAS, and we have a full schedule of press conferences that continues today. Will we see any surprises like the Chrysler 200C EV, the Cadillac Converj or the VW BlueSport? Stay tuned to this very site - and

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-50241098525180585412009-01-11T10:01:00.001-08:002009-01-11T10:01:05.554-08:00

Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Hybrids/Alternative, Green, Hatchbacks, Honda Click above for high-res image gallery of the 2010 Honda Insight 2009 is shaping up to be a big year for hybrids as Ford launches the Fusion and Milan hybrids, Toyota brings us the third generation Prius and the new Lexus HS250h and Honda revives the Insight brand. The original Insight was the first hybrid to make it to

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-22685706473158969032009-01-09T17:01:00.001-08:002009-01-09T17:01:07.840-08:00

Chevrolet Camaro production delayed one month, convertible livesFiled under: Car Buying, Convertibles, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Plants/Manufacturing, Chevrolet, GM Click above for a high-res gallery of the Chevrolet Camaro Concept General Motors sent out a directive to dealers today announcing a one-month production delay for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. According to the message, the reason for the

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-30773535907238983862009-01-08T21:01:00.001-08:002009-01-08T21:01:10.482-08:00

Detroit Auto Show: Green driving comes to Cobo's basementFiled under: Detroit Auto Show, Hybrids/Alternative, GreenUnless you're trying to outrun a Corvette in a Fiesta, driving indoors is not typically recommended, what with the toxic fumes and all. Low-emissions vehicles may change that and the Detroit Auto Show's organizers will illustrate it by converting Cobo Center's Michigan Hall into a

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-68279111923276891432009-01-07T21:01:00.001-08:002009-01-07T21:01:08.160-08:00

Ferrari and Peugeot to collaborate on KERS?Filed under: Motorsports, Hybrids/Alternative, Green, Ferrari, PeugeotPut a Ferrari and a Peugeot side-by-side and you'll struggle to find any similarities, but on the race track, the two share more in common than you might think. Before masterminding Ferrari's rejuvenation, former CEO Jean Todt was head of Peugeot's competition department, and brought

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-8389113500483355932009-01-06T03:01:00.001-08:002009-01-06T03:01:04.433-08:00

AutoblogGreen for 01.06.09Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green click to visit AutoblogGreen Ahh, the Internet. Source of many leaks and copious amounts of sales information. The tubes also bring us news of electric cars cruising for Obama while diesels do the Dakar Rally. Indeed, internet, what would we do all day without thee? European Insight brochure leaks out The parking fairy

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-85040705800754680872009-01-05T06:01:00.001-08:002009-01-05T06:01:10.798-08:00

Toyota set to become Canada's #2 automakerFiled under: Car Buying, Toyota, CanadaThe streets will run red with ink today as automakers announce their December and year-end U.S. sales numbers. Projections for the Detroit 3, two-thirds of which are presently on taxpayer-funded life support, are pretty much a horror show, and it's not exactly a trip to Disneyland for the import automakers, either.

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-66091326817744626822009-01-04T10:02:00.001-08:002009-01-04T10:02:10.128-08:00

Filed under: Car Buying, Hyundai, Carsumer AdvocacyIf you need a new car but your job at the First National Bank of the City Federal isn't exactly guaranteed, Hyundai has an offer just for you.The Hyundai Assurance Program gives buyers some peace of mind that if they lose their jobs during their first year of ownership, they won't have to pay back the full amount owed on their cars. Hyundai is

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-52059349715907775142008-12-31T20:01:00.001-08:002008-12-31T20:01:05.051-08:00

Fair Dinkum: Aussie gov't once considered trading beef for AlfasFiled under: Car Buying, Time Warp, Government/Legal, Alfa Romeo, Australia, HumorStudying history can be a tiresome pursuit, but once in a while something comes completely out of left field to make you sit up and pay attention. This is one of those moments. The Australian national archives have released government documents which

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-71202476324463718932008-12-29T07:01:00.001-08:002008-12-29T07:01:15.440-08:00

Report: BYD plans two more electric cars in 2009Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Hybrids/Alternative, Sedans/Saloons, China, GreenBYD, which stands for Build Your Dreams, is a Chinese company with huge ambition to become the world's largest automaker. If there's any chance of making that monumental task a reality, the company will need some amazing products, a stage to present them to the world

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-58350199773728120732008-12-26T10:01:00.001-08:002008-12-26T10:01:05.637-08:00

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green click to visit AutoblogGreen Which fiction do we want to believe, that Santa drives a GEM or that hydrogen makes for a good Bond villain? Or perhaps the one about Aptera delivering a car by the end of the year or maybe the EEStor EESU. Santa drives a GEM So, that James Bond hydrogen villain isn't all that realistic, huh? Prius generates power

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-66592090874997127152008-12-24T16:02:00.001-08:002008-12-24T16:02:38.847-08:00

Cheap Gas = Trucks to outsell cars again this monthFiled under: Car Buying, SUVs, Trucks/Pickups, Green, Earnings/FinancialsIt's the same old story, people say one thing, yet do another. The price of fuel has fallen to the point that it's no longer financially ruinous to fill the tank on a full-size pickup, so looks like truck sales will eclipse cars in December. Despite the public's rhetoric

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-41371671817715739912008-12-23T20:02:00.001-08:002008-12-23T20:02:13.647-08:00

Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Hybrids/Alternative, Green, Lexus Toyota President Katsuaki Watanabe informed us at least year's Detroit Auto Show that his company would be bringing two new hybrids to this year's show in D-town. The first is the much anticipated next-gen Prius and the second is the first dedicated hybrid model for Lexus. This week the Japanese luxury automaker made it official

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-55596059205152244642008-12-22T21:01:00.001-08:002008-12-22T21:01:08.538-08:00

Toyota cuts profit forecast again, declines to discuss next year's outlookFiled under: Car Buying, Trends, Toyota, Earnings/FinancialsProclaiming that the global economic crisis is "... of a critical scale that comes along once in a hundred years," Toyota President Katsuaki Watanabe cut his company's forecasts to just 50 billion yen ($555M USD). That modest profit (something of a rounding error

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-28027785043062739372008-12-18T06:01:00.001-08:002008-12-18T06:01:10.058-08:00

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green click to visit AutoblogGreen Remember the CalCars idea to prepay auto companies for a plug in hybrid? It's back and the price for entry has dropped from from $10,000 to $1,000. Speaking of back, the opening of the plant that was supposed to build the engines for the Chevy Volt and the Cruze has been pushed back. GM says no delay in the Volt program, though.

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-54528235522316812502008-12-15T09:01:00.001-08:002008-12-15T09:01:37.247-08:00

AutoblogGreen for 12.15.08Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green click to visit AutoblogGreen Behind door number one (left side), we have the 43 mpg 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. Behind door number three (right side) the 2010 Prius. And, in door number two is Mr. Tom Hanks and his favorite car: the eBox. It's a good deal at only $55,000 plus a Scion xB. Detroit Preview: 2010 Prius to debut

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-2364763077046487472008-12-14T18:01:00.001-08:002008-12-14T18:01:45.327-08:00

Audi A1 Sportback Concept Unveiled at 2008 Paris Motor ShowAudi's getting serious about this premium-subcompact category.  After teasing us with the delightful A1 Metroproject Quattro concept at last year's Tokyo show, the firm evolved the design into this four-door hatchback - the A1 Sportback Concept - for the 2008 Paris motor show.Designers kept much of the styling of the A1 Metroproject

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-23247744849022278542008-12-13T18:00:00.000-08:002008-12-13T18:01:21.326-08:00

Sympathy for The UnionSomewhere in heaven, Kurt Vonnegut is smoking a Pall Mall and chuckling sadly to himself. The famous American author (and onetime Saab salesman) often scathingly attacked our nation’s political elite for its utter opposition to the rights of the workingman. But perhaps even he could not have imagined a situation as absurdly pathetic as that which unfolded in the U.S.

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-78402767591117553152008-12-12T21:01:00.001-08:002008-12-12T21:01:15.586-08:00

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green click to visit AutoblogGreen Benz electric cars coming to Detroit, Phoenix EVs coming to Maui. But the Tesla Model S is not coming to Detroit. Win some, lose some. Mercedes Blue-Zero E-Cell, two more Benz electric drive concepts coming to Detroit Phoenix Motorcars Maui deal could use up to 30 SUTs; Altairnano Lithium Titinate battery use not

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-69266782561180378282008-12-12T18:00:00.000-08:002008-12-12T18:01:22.579-08:00

My Name Is David, And I Can't ParkLike every young American male, I’ve always assumed I am a better than average driver. Piloting sporty, new vehicles on a daily basis has augmented this perception in much the same way that having a catch with a Nerf football makes you think you can throw like Peyton Manning.Behind the bravado, however, I harbor a deep, dark secret: I cannot park. Parallel,

Newton Mylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586812875942787619.post-78261283293937814722008-12-11T21:01:00.001-08:002008-12-11T21:01:04.541-08:00

Filed under: Car Buying, Earnings/FinancialsUp until 2008, vehicle sales in the U.S. crested 16 million units for nine straight years. Though November of this year, sales were down overall to 12.35 million vehicles - 16.3% off the same 11-month period in 2007. There's no doubt that 2008's new car sales won't be anywhere near the 16.15 million units sold in 2007, and 2009 is sure to

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Hybrid Drivers Have It All WrongThe last two cities I've lived in-Ann Arbor and San Francisco-are chock full of Priuses whose drivers who are convinced they're saving the planet. Instead, they're driving me and everyone else positively bonkers with their egg-under-the-pedal, god-forbid-you-keep-up-with-traffic driving style. In an effort to somehow never force the gasoline engine to start,

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