Freedom From Oil Campaign Applauds Ford, Edison Promise To Build Plug-in Hybrids
by Anthony Fontanelle
Rainforest Action Network Campaign Director Sarah Connolly and Global Exchange Campaign Director Mike Hudema recently commended Ford Motor Company's announcement that it would team with Southern California Edison to build as many as 20 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle prototypes by 2009. Earlier, Southern California Edison Co. and Ford Motor Co. announced a partnership that included a multimillion-dollar test of plug-in hybrids. Plug-ins are said to be the next-genera...
Powering Up Your RV with Solar Energy!
by Salem Hassan
With the economy having a hard time getting back up from its fall, people are looking for more and more ways to save money. So instead of taking plane trips to the Caribbean, more people are turning to road and camping trips. These types of trips are less expensive than buying tickets for each of your family members and/or friends. But why do the savings have to stop there? You should think about investing in installing solar panels for your RV. Many people stay away from installing...
Protect Your Assets
by Phil Smulian
For any person living in this modern world of high-tech, modern equipment and fashionable cars with all the trims, getting your assets protected is advisable. Many people spend a large portion of their monthly income paying for expensive cars and vehicles, included in this they often need to arrange a monthly payment to cover insurance for their vehicles. In South Africa, theft rates and robberies are high and common in all areas of the country. This means that insurance premiums for vehicles ar...
Mazda Cx-9: Looks Better, Drive Nicer, And Oh So Quiet
by Kraig Johanssen
Mazda has launched its CX-9 to fill the role that was once occupied by minivans. It is no secret also that most young car buyers thinks of minivans as an abomination probably because they have grew up riding their parent's minivans so owning one is like buying their mom's or their dad's car which is definitely not cool. Fortunately there are SUVs and CUVs that are as useful but not as un-cool as the minivans. SUVs have become the choice for many but lighter crosso...
How Well Can Your Car Withstand Collision?
by Anthony Fontanelle
How safe is your car? Is it above average? Do you have any idea how well it can withstand collision? The answers to these queries are very important not just to car occupants but to automakers as well. Experts say showing consumers how a particular car performs in times of collision is an effective sales tactic. At the much-concluded New York Auto Show held last week, one of the most controversial displays was a crumpled Ford Taurus. The display was the Dearborn automaker's effort to sho...