War on drugs? Why not a war on oil? According to Richard Holbrooke, the US special envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Taliban funding from Persian Gulf oil money outpaces funding from opium and heroin exports. Good thing we’ll only be dependent upon Persian Gulf oil for another 50 years, otherwise I might be a little worried. Guzzle in [...] [...]
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Is it really that cute? Are hybrid cars cost-effective? That depends, but compared to the new Smart ForTwo Highstyle, I’d say hybrids like the Toyota Prius are a fantastic deal. According to reports, the ForTwo Highstyle will begin at ,461 for the 71-hp version. I guess at that cost, a hybrid version is out of the question. [...] The price of oil reached a barrel on Tuesday, its highest level in 10 months. While the steady increase in oil has had a minor impact on prices at the pumps, it serves as a reminder of the volatility in fuel prices—which is perhaps the biggest influence on the prospects for alternative fuel-efficient [...] [...] An instant top selling hybrid? By 2011, if the rumors are correct, Toyota will launch a Yaris-like hybrid that might sell for as low as ,650 and achieve as much as 70 mpg in the city. On the other hand, VW is preparing to offer a 2 door Golf TDI in the US for ,990. The standard, [...] [...] The 2010 Ford Mustang – America’s favorite muscle car for 45 years straight – is ready to be customized. In fact, as one of the most customized cars ever, Ford is making it easier for pony car lovers to create the virtual Mustang of their dreams. [...] Cooper Lifeliner SLE – The best tire for Prius hybrid cars? There is nothing worse than buying a hybrid car to save money on fuel only to have to use that savings to buy new tires many hybrid buyers have complained. Unfortunately, many hybrid cars were outfitted with low resistance tires that simply haven’t performed well. In [...] [...] Diesel is and will remain the solution for auto emissions in Europe. That’s the implied message based on the long and growing list of diesel debuts at next month’s Frankfurt Auto Show. A number of models will feature stop-start technology, the mildest of hybrid systems. But more robust gas-electric or purely electric cars are [...] [...] |
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