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15 percent of Americans support gas tax increase
Author: adminDecember 8, 2009
For most Americans an increased gas tax is a bridge to nowhereCongress has plans to spend some $500 billion in road, bridge and transit projects. Unfortunately, current gas taxes are insufficient to fund these projects according to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. So, he and others have floated around the idea of an increase in gasoline taxes to fund these projects.
Hence, Rasmussen Reports conducted a national telephone survey to determine if there was support for such a tax increase. 15 percent of Americans said yes. Instead of raising the tax, most respondents would prefer that the government cut back on its transportation projects.
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Toyota Prius still tops Japanese auto sales
Author: adminDecember 8, 2009
7th Month in a RowThe Toyota Prius is again the best selling vehicle in Japan, as it has been for the last 7 months. In fact, one of every ten vehicles sold in Japan is a Prius. Overall, Toyota sold 26,815 Prius hybrids in November.
The Honda Insight came in at 5th at 9,413 units.
In the last year or so there have been some studies regarding the inability of tax credits to help move hybrid cars. Perhaps that’s the case in Canada, but it certainly isn’t the case in Japan.
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8,000 to 60,000 Volts per year
Author: adminDecember 8, 2009
Are you feeling lucky?Today, as expected, GM announced its investment of $336 million to upgrade its Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant for production of the Chevy Volt, bringing GM’s total Volt investment to $700 million.
While greats news for Volt fans, you’ll have to be pretty lucky if you want to buy a Volt when it goes on sale in late 2010. According to the DetroitNews, GM will produce 8,000 Volts in 2011 and eventually increase production to as many as 60,000 Volts per year.
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EPA: Greenhouses gases must be regulated
Author: adminDecember 8, 2009
CO2 a danger to human healthThe EPA is set to an provide an endangerment finding on CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions. With an endangerment finding President Obama can set targets for greenhouse gas reductions without the approval of Congress. Thus, as the President heads into Copenhagen for a world wide conference on global warming he’ll be able to assert that he has the authority to achieve drastic cuts in global warming emissions.
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Mopar Announces Top 10 Holiday Gift Ideas
Author: adminDecember 8, 2009
If Santa wanted additional power and accessories for his ride, he’d shop at www’mopar’com’ Today Mopar® announced its Top 10 list of holiday gift ideas for automotive enthusiasts’ “Whether you’re looking to stuff a stocking or stuff a new motor into your vehicle, Mopar is the place to turn for automotive parts and accessories,” said Jim Sassorossi, Director of Mopar Parts, Sales and Marketing, Chrysler Group LLC’ “With more than 280,000 proven, quality-tested parts and accessories for Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge and Ram vehicles, we cover all of the main categories in the automotive aftermarket’”
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Audi e-tron: Driving report!
Author: adminDecember 8, 2009
Yes, you are reading this right. We have a driving report with the Audi e-tron! Read on about the future of Audi.
Time to put the electric showpiece to the test. Getting in is a challenge not only because of the concealed door handles but also due to the narrow door aperture and the restricted adjustment of the space-age bucket seat. The airy cockpit has a jet-fighter touch, with
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Audi A8: Second generation sound by Bang&Olufsen
Author: adminDecember 8, 2009
The new Audi A8 comes with second generation sound by Bang&Olufsen.
During the last four years, the people behind the Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System have continued working on improvements in the system to create even further refined sound performance. “With the next generation of the Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System, we have really succeeded in creating the perfect experience thanks to
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Audi S1: Rendered preview!
Author: adminDecember 8, 2009
Have a look at the upcoming Audi S1 and how it might look like.
The S1 will be the flagship of the A1 range and will come packing 200 horsepower and quattro all-wheel drive as standard. Power will come from a supercharged and turbocharged 1.4-liter TFSI engine, and torque will be rated at around 221 pound-feet. Complete with a 7-speed S-tronic dual-clutch gearbox, the new S1 should sprint from 0
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December 8, 2009
VW has released a nice animation video of the VW up! Lite which is revealing the inner working and also technology. Have a look!
Animation showing the inner workings and technology in tomorrows car. Combined fuel consumption: 2.44 l/100 km or 70 mpg/highway! No other car is more sustainable. With a drive concept consisting of a TDI (turbo-diesel), electric motor and 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox
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VW Jetta: Name for US confirmed
Author: adminDecember 8, 2009
VW has confirmed the Jetta name for the upcoming VW New Mid-Size Sedan and also said that a new coupe might be possible.
The cornerstone of Volkswagen’s U.S. strategy is the new Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant, which will build VW’s Camry-fighter, a.k.a. NMS (New Mid-Size Sedan). It will make its debut at the 2011 Detroit auto show. While this large sedan of over 192 inches is yet unnamed, Jacoby
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