Tech Tip: Fix your Mower’s Fuel Flow
Not again! My mower wouldn’t stay running recently, so I had to break out my tools and fix it! This is a trick I learned […]
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Owner’s Log: 2015 Ford F-150 Lariat (3/2015 – 6/2016)
Better late than never! It’s been a busy summer, and the F-150 continues to shine, both literally and figuratively. Commuting dominated the quarter, with some […]
New York Times: How Long to Recoup Hybrid/SFE Trim Level Costs?
Many of you are have seen hybrid versions of cars, or even hybrid-specific models like the Toyota Prius, which combine electric motors with gas engines […]
Welcome to 2011: Toyota announces recall of 245,000 Lexus vehicles
How’s this to ring in the new year? 245,000 Lexus vehicles in the US are being recalled, due to faulty installation of the fuel pressure […]
2011 Ford Explorer Achieves 25% Increase in Fuel Economy
The 2011 Ford Explorer, which has undergone an extensive redesign, so far as to make it car-based rather than truck-based, has another ace up its […]
Ford Releases Fuel Economy Numbers for 2011 Ford F-150: 3.7-liter V6 Gets 23 MPG!
Pending final EPA certification, the 3.7-liter V6 in the upcoming 2011 Ford F-150 will get you a stellar (for a truck, anyway) 23 mpg on […]
Older Jeep Grand Cherokee under investigation for gas tank problem
According to Automotive News, the 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV is under an investigation for possible gas tank problems. So far, the NHTSA has been […]
2011 Ford F-150 Followup – 20% Increase in Fuel Economy?
According to a press release published by Ford today, the four engines available on its upcoming 2011 F-150 pickup should yield 20% gains in fuel […]
Chevrolet Volt Pricing, Fuel Requirement
Yesterday, GM announced the official price of its upcoming EV (Electric Vehicle). I’ve reported on the Volt before, but with a price and a government […]
Preview: 2011 Ford Explorer
This week, Ford announced a whole lot of details about the upcoming 2011 Explorer SUV, including photos, technology and capability. They spent a lot of time […]