Archive for November, 2008
Sunday, November 30th, 2008
It is not an exaggeration to say that everyone wants to get better gas mileage. This past summer, we all were paying extremely high prices for fuel. Yet, Exxon Mobil is still making record-high profits. Does that seem completely immoral to anyone else? We are paying record-high gas prices ...
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Saturday, November 29th, 2008
Consumers all around the world have joined the green movement. Hybrid cars are becoming more common because they are more environmentally friendly than traditionally cars. There are still things you can do to make your car green, even if it isn't a hybrid.
1. Your driving technique has a ...
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Friday, November 28th, 2008
If athletes are caught using steroids at the Olympic Games, they are stripped of their medals (if they have any) and not allowed to compete again until they are clean. In some serious cases, athletes who are caught using steroids aren't ever allowed to compete in the ...
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Thursday, November 27th, 2008
Politicians get blamed for high gas prices. Gas companies get blamed for high gas prices. OPEC gets blamed for high gas prices. Who is really in control of setting gas prices?
There are several determining factors for the price of gasoline. Let's take a look
Suppy and Demand
The basic principles ...
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Thursday, November 27th, 2008
Don't you get sick of auto dealers? It almost seems like a big game you play with the dealership trying to get down to a reasonable price. Here are 10 things the auto dealer won't tell you.
1. I buy my inventory for a lot less than you think
You ...
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Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
We, as a society, really couldn't make it without cars, trucks and SUVs. Let's take a look at the history of the automobile. The first automobile was built in France in 1769. This was a self-powered vehicle ever created. Much of the credit for creating the first ...
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Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
Drivers have become very creative when it comes to saving gas. People drove around this summer with their AC off and their window down to save money on gas. People with trucks drove with their tailgate down, hoping to increase their air resistance and gas mileage. Both ...
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Sunday, November 23rd, 2008
Like the Chevy vs. Ford rivalry, the Honda and Toyota rivalry sparks heated debates. Honda has always been known for their quality and long-lasting cars. Toyota also makes great vehicles which last longer than the typical American-made car. Both companies offer a superior level of integrity and ...
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Sunday, November 23rd, 2008
There has always been an intense rivalry between two great American auto manufacturers. The rivalry doesn't start and end with each company. It is also held between ordinary, everyday Americans. Fathers teach their sons and daughters to hate the other company and never buy their products. Everyone has experienced Chevy vs. Ford ...
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Sunday, November 23rd, 2008
Everything is better when it is made right here in America. Right? Some people would beg to differ. Some people think that Japanese-built cars, trucks and SUVs are better than American made vehicles. Why is that?
Japanese cars produce more power at a lower cc than American cars do. ...
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