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Perhaps nothing on the average automobile is as taken for granted as its tires. Most people know they’re black and round, and not much else. But tires can not only improve the handling of your car, but also serve as a hidden asset on the forefront of the battle against pollution and fuel waste.
Tires? Tires can aid in the battle against pollution? You’ve got to be kidding me! Well, no, we’re not. Tires are not simply crucial in Read more . . .
Beginning in 2008, any car or SUV that cannot meet a fuel efficiency standard of 30 miles per gallon will have to pay a guzzler tax of $1,000 per year. That is the proposal of three top executives at Fred Alger Management, a money management firm, delivered in a letter they sent to President George W. Bush recently. The firm says the proposed tax could generate “as much as $200 billion in revenue” in its first year, and “may increase in subsequent years.” Read more . . .
Gasoline prices are news. But is it the incessant drone of the media on the issue of gas prices or are average Americans really feeling the pain in their pocketbooks? The definitive answer to that question is yet to be written, but two recent polls hint at how Americans and foreigners feel on the subject.
An AP/Ipsos poll has found that 69 percent of Americans believe that over the next six months they expect that increases in the price of gasoline will cause financial hardship for them and/or a member of their family. Read more . . .
With fuel prices continuing to rise at an uncomfortable level, many people are looking for ways to save. And the general media is pouring gasoline on the flames with its on-going coverage of the fuel price issue. But, as a rational consumer, there is a question you should ask yourself–do you want to save fuel or do you want to save money? And while, at first blush, they might seem like the same thing, they can actually be very different. The good news is there are simple, cost-effective things you can do to save both fuel and money. The bad news is they are not the most obvious steps people are taking today. Read more . . .
You’ve emptied the trunk of golf clubs, backpacks, laundry, and that moldering dead body. You’ve shopped around for the best price for a tank of gas. You’ve formed a carpool. With gas prices soaring, what should a motorist do next to get the best fuel economy from their vehicle? The Automobile Club of Southern California says good driving, repair, and maintenance habits can help you achieve fuel savings of five percent or more based on average miles per gallon over 1,000 miles driven. Read more . . .