Losing money and not making the grade Delphi has declared bankruptcy and threatens to bring down a major automaker. Meanwhile Japanese automakers have increased their market share by over 3.4% over the last year due to the high fuel costs and the energy savings that these smaller vehicles are said to give.
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As global oil prices continue to rise meteorically to record levels, we have to find ways to improve our cars’ fuel economy and save money. Especially now that drivers are doing a lot more traveling than ever, the importance of fuel economy cannot be over emphasized.
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All the talk about gas-electric hybrid vehicles is overlooking another area where fuel economy can be realized. No, I am not talking about diesel engines and I am not even thinking about hydrogen power. Instead, corn powered vehicles are coming into their own. That’s right, ethanol, a fuel that has a history going back a full century, may be the fuel of the future. Is ethanol a good choice for a fuel source? I’ll let you be the judge of that!
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Thousands will be opting to take to the road instead of the air for their annual Thanksgiving Day visit to “grandmother’s house.” Joel Burrows, a.k.a. “The Car Doctor” and vice president of training/R&D at Precision Tune Auto Care, has timely advice to help travelers keep their cars in good working order while saving money at the gas pumps this holiday season.
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