Archive for: August 2008

August 19, 2008

Gasoline Now a Product to Study and Savor

Filed under: Fuel Efficiency,Reports - 19 Aug 2008

Not too long ago it was hard to imagine a day when motorists would study gasoline and its pros and cons much like they research products such as milk or skin care products.

But that day has come, and it has …

August 7, 2008

Kissing Astra – Saturn’s, that is

Filed under: Fuel Efficiency,New Cars - 07 Aug 2008

Are automakers taking a cue from new-home sellers, by offering some of the strangest contests or incentives imaginable?

For months homebuilders have worked diligently to attract potential buyers and boost traffic in their models, by giving away gas cards, free tickets …

August 5, 2008

Southern California: Land of the Cars

Filed under: Fun,Reports - 05 Aug 2008

Southern California is arguably the land of the cars, a land of more automobiles, freeways and roadways than one can count.

The lack of a strong public transit system certainly contributes to our need for cars.

But it’s fascinating to look at …

August 4, 2008

Marketing the Crossover to Cure the SUV Blues

Filed under: New Cars,SUV - 04 Aug 2008

It reminds me of the OP shorts boom of the early 80s. Once California teen-agers made them must-have, the race was on among surf short designers to come up with something even gnarlier.

Same goes for smaller cars today. It’s been written ad …

August 2, 2008

Unforeseen Consequences of Hands-Free Law

Filed under: Reports,Safety - 02 Aug 2008

August 1, 2008

California’s new hands-free mobile phone law has been in effect a month now, and media reports outline some interesting consequences.

First, there’s the cheaters. “I looked to my left, and there was a dark-haired woman driving a gray SUV with …

August 1, 2008

Hell Freezes Over – Selling a Truck

Filed under: Fuel Efficiency,Reports,Selling Tips,Used Cars - 01 Aug 2008

It wasn’t long ago that truck owners were attached to their vehicles like a best buddy, favorite T-shirt, or long-trusted putter. Nicknames were not uncommon, and owners personalized them with window stickers and fancy accessories.

Parting with their truck was a …