Comparing Cars With “Smiles Per Gallon”
A completely arbitrary measurement to save fuel without being miserable.
Month: March 2011
Quick Ride: 2001 Saab 9-3 Viggen Convertible
I had a brief lunch meet with a couple local Saab owners this afternoon and got the chance to take a ride in Scott’s recently acquired 2001 9-3 Viggen convertible. Here’s a review and comparison to the BMW 3-series and Saab 900 classic.
Red Light Camera Company Uses Fake PSAs to Scare the Public
American Traffic Solutions is using its lobbying organization to run fake public service announcements under the guise of the “National Coalition for Safer Roads”, a group funded by ATS and revenue-hungry government officials.
Everyone’s Leaving Detroit
According to the US Census, the city of Detroit lost a quarter of its population over the last decade. Of the 237,000 residents who moved away, mostly to nearby suburbs, 185,000 were black and 41,000 were white.
What cities are searching for what cars?
Google Trends tracks search engine activity by location, language, and date, offering a quick snapshot of what’s popular and where.
Review and Road Trip: 1998 Lexus LS400 – The South and President Clinton’s Library
I came to admire a car I didn’t like.
Amtrak CEO Ditches Broken Train, Takes Car
Amtrak’s Wilmington, DE train station was renamed in honor of Vice President Joe Biden. Amtrak’s CEO ditched his broken down train and took a car to catch the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Is a car required for drive-through service?
The short answer: Yes.
Nissan Scanning Vehicles for Radioactive Material
Don’t panic. Its a precaution.
GM Plant Idled Due To Japan Quake
As of last week, there was only a 58-day supply of the Colorado.