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25 Years of Acura History

By JD Rucker posted April 15, 2012, 7:32 am | 0

It’s hard to believe that the Acura brand has been in America for a quarter century. There was a time when luxury cars were either American or German and Japanese vehicles were the economic selection during a time when gas was starting to skyrocket. Now, 25 years later, Acura continues to be a force in the luxury automotive market.

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Aerodynamic Truck Could Cut Fuel Costs In Half

By Conrad Myers posted June 24, 2011, 5:48 am | 0

Using nothing but design software, industrial design consultant Jeremy Singley has managed to create a truck with a vastly improved fuel economy. Read More

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Nissan Leaf Ad Pokes Fun At Chevy Volt

By Conrad Myers posted May 30, 2011, 11:16 am | 0

The Nissan Leaf and Chevy Colt are often mentioned alongside each other, but that doesn't seem to be sitting too well with Nissan, which has released a new ad that not only pokes fun at gas-powered vehicles in general, but takes a very specific jab at the Volt as well.

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Ford Building Car Parts Out Of Dandelions

By Conrad Myers posted May 13, 2011, 8:27 am | 0

Today, rubber components found on cars are synthetic, which means they're made from petroleum. But Ford is currently working on a way to not only make these components from a sustainable source, but to also eliminate a pesky weed in the process.

Ford's engineers have developed a potential petroleum-rubber replacement that's made from the common dandelion. The milky white substance created from the plant could potentially be used in cup holders, floor mats, and interior trim pieces, to name a few applications. And since the dandelions would be sourced locally, this also cuts down on shipping costs.

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Acura NSX May Be Revived As A Hybrid

By Conrad Myers posted May 6, 2011, 11:11 am | 0

It's been six years since Honda pulled the plug on the much loved Acura NSX sportscar, but it looks like the car may be getting a revival: at least in spirit.

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Honda May Be Building A Hybrid Motorcycle

By Conrad Myers posted April 29, 2011, 9:20 am | 0

Hybrid and electric cars are slowly gaining in popularity, but Honda may have its sites set on another market as well: motorcycles.

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Tiny Lasers Could Make Gas Powered Cars More Efficient

By Conrad Myers posted April 27, 2011, 10:15 am | 0

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Rising Gas Prices Causing 18% More Stranded Drivers

By Conrad Myers posted April 25, 2011, 1:22 pm | 0

With gases prices steadily rising, many drivers are no longer able to keep their tanks full.

AAA has revealed an increase of drivers who are being left stranded due to empty tanks, and increase of 18 percent since the beginning of March. And it's not simply a matter of people misjudging how much gas they need to get to a particular destination. Many simply can't afford the ever increasing price of gas.