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Monday, June 30
Along with $4 gas, many luxuries are going down the tank
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Mon 30 Jun 2008 11:34 PM EDT
As new cars hit the market, the market is pondering -- at what cost? According to Kelley Blue Book's marketing research of in-market new- and used-car shoppers for June 2008, vehicle sticker costs coupled with rising gasoline prices are causing consumers to delay new-car buying and penny-pinch in other areas, such as dinners out, coffee runs and trips to the ballgame or the mall. Survey respondents also stated that they didn't t see the situation getting any better -- ever More>>> Saturday, June 28
Thursday, June 26
Chrysler will offer wireless Internet access in 2009 models
by
Riley Jones
on Thu 26 Jun 2008 07:53 AM EDT
Have you ever thought rush hour on the 405 Freeway might be more bearable if you could check your e-mail, shop for a book on Amazon, place some bids on EBay and maybe even, if nobody is looking, download a little porn? Then perhaps you should be driving a Chrysler. Surfing the web? Checking out porn on the highway? I have a great idea- how about driving the car? More>>> Tuesday, June 24
Stingiest Sippers: The 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Cars in the US
by
Riley Jones
on Tue 24 Jun 2008 11:05 AM EDT
In the past 17 years, no vehicle in America outsold the Ford F-150 on a monthly or yearly basis—not once. In May of this year, however, Honda moved more Civics and Accords and Toyota more Corollas and Camrys than Ford moved of its bestseller. This shift has less to do with a change in Americans’ vehicular preferences than the fact that trucks guzzle fuel, the cost of which has doubled in the past three years. More>>> Monday, June 23
Businessweek: Mercedes' Amazing CL63 AMG
by
Riley Jones
on Mon 23 Jun 2008 01:27 PM EDT
Among vehicles that combine high performance with every conceivable luxury, there's nothing quite like the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class, the two-door Coupe version of the company's top-of-the-line S-Class sedan. There are four models to choose from, ranging from very fast and luxurious to the insanely fast and luxurious. The CL63 AMG, the model we test-drove, falls in the second category. Slideshow>>> Sunday, June 22
Sobering footage of the Scott Kalitta crash on June 21st, 2008
by
Riley Jones
on Sun 22 Jun 2008 08:03 AM EDT
Saturday, June 21
Friday, June 20
RINO Schwarzenegger says drilling ban not to blame for high gas prices
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Roland, the Gunslinger
on Fri 20 Jun 2008 06:54 AM EDT
Schwarzenegger said Wednesday he opposes lifting a ban on new oil drilling in coastal waters, breaking with President Bush and Republican presidential candidate John McCain. He called California's coastline "an international treasure" that must be protected by a federal oil-drilling moratorium that has been in place for 27 years. More>>> California leaders say 'no way' to coastal oil drilling More>>> Thursday, June 19
Will $4 Gasoline Trump a 27-Year-Old Ban?
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Thu 19 Jun 2008 08:01 PM EDT
One was an oilman from Texas, the other a high-paid energy executive. Despite that, or perhaps because of it, for seven years George W. Bush and Dick Cheney have been unable to persuade Congress and the public that domestic oil drilling is an answer to America’s energy needs. With the clock running down on his presidency, Mr. Bush made one last push More>>>
Another Socialist Democrat Calling For Nationalizing a Portion of the Oil Industry
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Roland, the Gunslinger
on Thu 19 Jun 2008 12:17 AM EDT
First it was Maxine Waters threatening to "take over" the oil industry...now another Democrat, Maurice Hinchey, NY, steps forward declaring his desire to see the government take over the nation's refineries. Hugo Chavez must be proud...
Wednesday, June 18
Bush Will Seek to End Offshore Oil Drilling Ban
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Roland, the Gunslinger
on Wed 18 Jun 2008 01:47 PM EDT
President Bush, reversing a longstanding position, will call on Congress on Wednesday to end a federal ban on offshore oil drilling, according to White House officials who say Mr. Bush now wants to work with states to determine where drilling should occur. More>>> Tuesday, June 17
McCain Seeks to End Offshore Drilling Ban
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Roland, the Gunslinger
on Tue 17 Jun 2008 09:07 PM EDT
Sen. John McCain called yesterday for an end to the federal ban on offshore oil drilling, offering an aggressive response to high gasoline prices and immediately drawing the ire of environmental groups that the presumptive Republican presidential nominee has courted for months. The move is aimed at easing voter anger over rising energy prices by freeing states to open vast stretches of the country's coastline to oil exploration. More>>> Monday, June 16
Custom Honda Accord with rotating 360-degrees doors
by
Riley Jones
on Mon 16 Jun 2008 08:35 AM EDT
Friday, June 13
Putting Up The 'For Shale' Sign
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Fri 13 Jun 2008 08:59 PM EDT
Exxon Mobil is selling its gas stations because there's no money in it. Meanwhile, two GOP congressmen do what John McCain should do — change their position on drilling in ANWR. Despite the pain at the pump for consumers, the retail side of the gasoline business isn't that profitable, if at all. Gas station owners have known this all along. (Somebody wanna clue Maxine in, please? - Roland) More>>> Thursday, June 12
Countering Democrats on Drilling
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Roland, the Gunslinger
on Thu 12 Jun 2008 03:55 AM EDT
The Democrats have a standardized talking point against any domestic drilling (in ANWR, the Midwest oil shales and off-shore), settling on the comeback: ''It won't help us today.'' Energy-savvy Republicans too often respond ''If Clinton hadn't vetoed ANWR, that oil field would have been producing three years ago.''....If the voters see environmentalists, tree-huggers, and their Democratic political minions as causing $4 or $5 dollar a gallon gasoline, along with the rise in consumer prices across the board because of the increase of the cost of oil used as an ingredient in many products, they will blame the Democrats. More>>> Wednesday, June 11
Tuesday, June 10
Monday, June 9
Saturday, June 7
Why oil prices will tank
by
Riley Jones
on Sat 07 Jun 2008 08:47 AM EDT
High-flying tech stocks crashed. The roaring housing market crumbled. And oil, rest assured, will follow the same path down. Not everyone agrees. In an echo of our most recent market frenzies, some experts pronounce that the "world has changed," and that the demand spikes, supply disruptions, and government bungling we face now will saddle us with a future of $4, $5 or even $10 a gallon gasoline. More>>> Friday, June 6
Our Own Oil Cartel
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Fri 06 Jun 2008 12:05 PM EDT
Contemplate this the next time you spend $60 or more filling up your tinny little car with gasoline made from imported oil: The U.S. government knows where it can get its hands on more untapped petroleum than exists in the proven reserves of Iran or Iraq, which have 136 billion barrels and 115 billion barrels, respectively. More>>>
Toyota develops new fuel cell hybrid
by
Riley Jones
on Fri 06 Jun 2008 08:26 AM EDT
Toyota has developed a new fuel cell hybrid, a green car powered by hydrogen and electricity, that can travel more than twice the distance of its predecessor model without filling up, the automaker said Friday. The improved model's maximum cruising range is 516 miles (830 kilometers) compared with 205 miles (330 kilometers) for Toyota's previous fuel cell model, the maker of the Camry sedan and Lexus luxury cars said in a statement. More>>> How do Hydrogan Fuel Cell vehicles work? More>>> Thursday, June 5
Trucks? Check. Race Track? Check. Concrete Barrier...?
by
Riley Jones
on Thu 05 Jun 2008 08:41 PM EDT
Company Unveils Hydrogen Hybrid Supercar: Available Fall 2008
by
Riley Jones
on Thu 05 Jun 2008 11:36 AM EDT
“What we are revealing today is an innovation in the automotive industry and demonstrates American ingenuity at a time of real need. We’re designing and building cars with performance components and unique styling with the objective of making the new environmentally friendly vehicle stand out with never before seen style and approximately 40 mpg plus efficiency.” More>>> Tuesday, June 3
BMW’s Hydrogen Car Cleans The Air as You Drive
by
Riley Jones
on Tue 03 Jun 2008 11:56 PM EDT
What if your car consumed carbon monoxide instead of spewing it out? Just such a vehicle was unveiled at last month’s SAE Congress in Detroit, which showcased some exciting green trends in the automotive industry. BMW stole the spotlight with its hydrogen-powered 7-series sedan that emits less carbon monoxide than is present in its environment. More>>>
Porsche Fever
by
Riley Jones
on Tue 03 Jun 2008 10:24 PM EDT
One well done car commercial... good music and a hot lady. And of course, the car. Monday, June 2
Filled up my tank at $2.83 a gallon on 'Moonshine'
by
Riley Jones
on Mon 02 Jun 2008 08:10 AM EDT
Hey guys a friend got me thinking ‘green’ (functional ‘green’ not enviro-nutjob ‘green’) the last few weeks. Anyway, I noticed my van is ‘E85’ compatible a few weeks back and finally made the plunge to go fill up on ethanol today. And you have to hand it to the Midwest. Down south, if you make 'moonshine' you get arrested. Up here, they call it 'fuel' and use it to help ween America off the 'Black Crack' that OPEC sells. What happened to my van? Nothing. Ran like a top and so far I haven’t noticed a difference in mileage. My way of helping the environment, the American Farmer and sticking it to OPEC. Normal 89 octane gas around here is $3.89 so yeah y’all, I feel pretty smart at that moment. More>>> |
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