7 cars from 80s film and TV that you wanted to own as a kid, 2010-02-04 22:20:05
"The list could go on and on, but here are the 7 cars I think most children of the 80s wouldn't mind cruising around in some 20-30 years later…" Article, photos-- plus some cool videos! ...Bookmark tags: history, nostalgia, cars, autos, tv, adventure, video, ghostbusters, magnum, dukes-of-hazzard

Avoiding "America's Biggest Rip-offs", 2010-02-04 21:20:04
CNNMoney put together a list of "America's Biggest Rip-offs," which include things like text messages (marked up 6500% with some cell plans), college textbooks (which cost the average student $900 a year), and popcorn at the movies (no surprise here, they charge nine times what  … ...Bookmark tags: us-news, movies, food, books, cars, wine, amazon, cell-phones, restaurants, gasoline

The war on Toyota :: Terence Corcoran, 2010-02-04 17:20:07
There can be little doubt that Toyota, the world's greatest automaker in recent years, has become the victim of much more than another typical out-of-control All-American media frenzy. When top-line political gamesman such as U.S. ...Bookmark tags: politics, toyota, waxman, us, cars, lahood, obama, uaw, corporation, nationalists

America's Demand For Gasoline Peaked in 2007 And Will Probably Never Grow Again, 2010-02-03 19:20:07
The United States used more gasoline than ever in 2007 and far more than any other country. It seemed as if America's growing appetite for gas would go on forever. Well, it won't — and things may never be the same. ...Bookmark tags: us-news, oil, energy, cars, gas, alternative-fuels, automobile-industry

More Lawsuits Filed Against Toyota, 2010-02-03 12:20:12
COVINGTON -- A northern Kentucky attorney has filed a lawsuit against Toyota over problems with gas pedals. ...Bookmark tags: business, transportation, automobiles, cars, defects, gas-pedals, toyota

U.S. to investigate Toyota Prius brakes, 2010-02-03 12:20:05
Uh-oh. The crisis is widening. ...Bookmark tags: us-news, japan, cars, safety, autos, toyota, manufacturing, u-s-a

Toyota hit by over 100 Prius brake complaints | detnews.com | The Detroit News, 2010-02-03 04:20:06
TOKYO -- Toyota Motor Corp. has been hit by over 100 complaints in the U.S. and Japan about brake problems with the popular Prius hybrid, the latest in a spate of quality troubles for the automaker as it grapples with massive global recalls. ...Bookmark tags: us-news, world, cars, u-s-news, top-news, cars-toyota

Concerned Scientist Group Says Many Hybrids Aren't a Good Value, 2010-02-02 03:20:06
"All hybrids have some type of premium associated with them that makes them more expensive than their conventional counterparts, but is that premium really worth it when you consider cost versus reduced environmental impact and fuel savings? It's a question that thrift-consciou … ...Bookmark tags: science, cars, autos, hybrids, economy, ecology, green, ucs

Cars' throttles could go haywire from radio or microwave interference, 2010-02-01 14:20:08
Here's a scary thought: your car could take off like a rocket on you when radio waves or microwaves interfere with the electronic throttle system. ...Bookmark tags: business, cars, microwave, radio-waves, interfere, unintended-acceleration, electronic-throttle-system

Improved Prius packs features, contradictions, 2010-02-01 13:20:04
The 2010 Prius is the best Prius yet, very effectively balancing fuel efficiency, safety, practicality and comfort. But there are some puzzling features. MotorHead, by Dan Carney. ...Bookmark tags: business, cars, autos, ford, chrysler, general-motors, automakers, motorhead, detroit-automakers

Learning - English, 2010-02-01 00:20:08
Links to a range of bbc.co.uk and external websites for adults who want to study. ...Bookmark tags: education, music, media, food, art, cars, design, fitness, it, english

Detroit developing better fuel economy, 2010-01-31 17:20:08
Detroit-based Chrysler, Ford and General Motors were recently awarded almost $38 million by the U.S. Department of Energy for projects to increase fuel economy in their gasoline-powered passenger cars. ...Bookmark tags: automotive, cars, detroit, us, us-news, fuel, gas, gasoline, fuel-mileage, fuel-economy

Honda Recalls Cars To Fix Fire Hazard, 2010-01-31 17:20:04
Toyota isn't the only Japanese carmaker struggling with a recall issue. Honda has an issue of its own. ...Bookmark tags: honda, cars, automotive, recall, us, united-states, us-news, recalls, fire

Paper-fueled car demonstrated in Washington, D.C., 2010-01-27 12:20:06
Washington, D.C. – A vehicle partially fueled by government office waste paper and cardboard has driven the streets of Washington, D.C. in a demonstration of a new biofuel enzyme technology. ...Bookmark tags: science, washington, energy, cars, alternative-energy, global, vehicle, biofuel, bio-fuel

Toyota Halts U.S. Sales of 8 Recalled Vehicle Models, 2010-01-26 20:20:08
The Japanese automaker says the sales suspension includes the 2009-2010 RAV4, the 2009-2010 Corolla, the 2009-2010 Matrix, the 2005-2010 Avalon, the 2007-2010 Camry, the 2010 Highlander, the 2007-2010 Tundra and the 2008-2010 Sequoia. ...Bookmark tags: business, toyota, cars, camry, hybrid, accelerator-pedal, pedal, recall, halt-sales, sales

End of the Auto?, 2010-01-25 00:20:05
Perhaps the most fundamental social trend affecting the future of the automobile is the declining interest in cars among young people. ...Bookmark tags: us-news, internet, cars, iphone, blogging, future, teenagers, automobile, pedestrians, death-of-the-auto

Dutch road tax inflames debate in neighboring Germany, 2010-01-22 13:20:06
In Germany, a debate has broken out over a controversial Dutch per-kilometer driving tax. Germany's Green party has spoken out in favor of adopting a similar plan, while others remain opposed. ...Bookmark tags: world-news, germany, cars, tax, netherlands, co2, driving, road, dutch

California May Renege on Fuel Economy Standards, 2010-01-21 11:20:04
California officials have threatened to pull out of a historic compromise with US automakers and the Obama administration for a 35.5mpg fuel economy standard by 2016 unless federal regulators side with the state on two key disputes. ...Bookmark tags: us-news, california, fuel-standards, automakers, obama, mpg, cars

Dakar Rally 2010 - The Big Picture, 2010-01-13 15:20:06
The 31st running of the Dakar Rally is being held in South America for the second year, instead of the traditional African route, due to ongoing security concerns. ...Bookmark tags: sports?category=sports, africa, cars, south-america, trucks, photographs, motorcycles, buenos-aires, quad-bikes, dakar-rally-2010

GM: Tiger Woods doesn't get to drive free Cadillacs anymore, 2010-01-12 12:20:03
General Motors says that its agreement with Tiger Woods that allowed him to have free vehicles, like the Cadillac Escalade he crashed in his Florida neighborhood on Nov. 27 ended two weeks ago. ...Bookmark tags: business, cars, autos, tiger-woods, cadillacs, free, general-motors, gm, Buick, buick-enclave

Judge orders CHP to return 60 pounds of marijuana, 2010-01-09 12:20:04
With the debate on medical marijuana still at a full boil in Los Angeles, a judge Friday ordered the return of 60 pounds of pot to a man after his attorneys successfully argued that a state law gave him the right to transport it. ...Bookmark tags: us-news, cars, laws, cops, meds, pots

The Costliest Car-Buying Mistakes, 2010-01-08 11:20:05
Whether it's your first time or you're a seasoned pro, you should never buy a car on impulse. The buying process takes time, research, careful thought and even some strategy. ...Bookmark tags: business, cars, shopping, car-shopping, mistakes, dealers, deals, new-car, trade-in, kbb

Hundreds of cars torched in France at New Year, 2010-01-02 18:20:05
"Youths burned 1,137 cars across France overnight as New Year's Eve celebrations once again turned violent, the French Interior Ministry said on Friday. ...Bookmark tags: world-news, france, cars, riots, new-years, youths, car-burning

2009 Quotes Of The Year, 2009-12-29 00:20:04
You Lie Rep. Joe Wilson I screwed up! President Barack Obama "If I had only followed CNBC's advice, I'd have a million dollars today. Provided I'd started with $100 million." John Stewart These and 17 other quotes that we debated, discussed and made fun of. ...Bookmark tags: entertainment, usaf-vet, tv, news, rape, torture, octomom, cars, who, snl

Charity as therapy as an auto club delivered a Shelby Cobra car kit to be assembled by wounded veterans - Houston News -, 2009-12-27 09:20:05
This is what I call an outreach program for returning veterans! ...Bookmark tags: health, war, cars, veterans, charity, recovery, sports-cars?category=sports, disabled-veterans, returning-veterans