Archive for August, 2007

A Back to the Future Look at Cars »

Cars of the future and cars of the past some times collide in concept or even design.  Sometimes it’s just the retro look that is making a strong comeback.  Other times it is a brilliant idea that was too good for its time that is finally making an appearance in main stream.
A perfect example of […]

Cut Car Expenses »

Cars are expensive.  They can be even more expensive if you have a large family or a long commute.  In our home, the budget for car expenses is second only to the mortgage.  It costs a lot to get us all where we need to be.
Any tips or suggestions for lowering costs are a great […]

Hot Cars in the South »

It’s hot in Alabama.  Driving around on the asphalt would be completely unbearable (made worse by the complaining kids and nagging spouse).  Texas is just as bad, but I don’t think I would get quite as desperate at the Texas man who rigged his car with a window air conditioning unit.  My pride wouldn’t let […]

Why Buy an Alternative Car? »

My husband has a long commute, so we are always on the look out for a car that will get good gas mileage.  From the first time we ventured onto a car lot, the alternative cars have intrigued him.  The electric car hasn’t gotten even a second look.  It just seems like it would be […]

The Green, the Speed, and the Character »

Finally a green car that is not just energy efficient, but it is out of this world.  If the future of the automobile industry lies in cars that look like this, I think it’s something I can live with now.
For so long, cars were looking all the same.  While the gas mileage may have improved, […]