According to an article published by The Philadelphia Inquirer, gasoline prices may be back on the rise:
While pump prices rose an average 2 cents per gallon for the country as a whole – to $2.74 a gallon – the average in Southeastern Pennsylvania rose just a penny, to $2.76 per gallon. In South Jersey, the average rose 3 cents to $2.56, the auto club said. [source]
While this may seem alarming to some people, overall, we shouldn’t really be surprised if we do see gas prices climb back up. After all, it is the summer time, and the economy is not Read the Rest…

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In recent news, GM hopes to reverse its string of car flops with the introduction of the Chevrolet Cruze. According to an article published by USA Today,
Cruze’s prospects are supposed to be brighter because GM thinks it has worked out the kinks. No more clanky tranmissions or noisy tires. And it gets 40 miles per gallon now. And now that it has drastically lowered its costs, achieving profitability on a small car may be easier to come by. It can pour a little more value in the car instead of trying to get away on the cheap.[source]

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According to MarketWatch, Camping World, which is America’s largest recreational vehicle retailer for RVs, just announced that Exide Technologies will become its official battery supplier.
Exide is one of the global leaders in stored electrical energy solutions as well as one of the world’s largest distributors  and recyclers of lead-acid batteries. The agreement with Camping World will consist of a multi-year/multi layered arrangement whereby Exide will provide a comprehensive batter assortment, integrated marketing efforts as well as category management. The article goes on to state:
Camping World is proud to partner with Exide Technologies and expand our product offering which is both Read the Rest…

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In recent news, Florida motorcyclists  started their engines in preparation for a 7,000 mile journey to Alaska. This trek is being made in order to race at the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge.
The motorcycle race, which goes from Key West to Homer, Alaska, began on June 20th, with motorcyclists expected to arrive in Alaska on July 4th. So, what do you get for braving the elements on two wheels for that long of a journey? The prize for the winner is $500,000 worth of Alaska gold. However, the race also serves to benefit Disabled and Paralyzed American Veterans, among other Read the Rest…

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Whenever we think of “green” or eco-friendly vehicles, we typically think of vehicles with close to zero emissions and which ride on four wheels. However, according to ecofriend, there are at least 20 vehicles out there that are not only eco-friendly but ride on three wheels instead of four. Not only are you preserving the environment, but apparently, you’re saving one extra tire as well. Check it out below:
20 Eco-Friendly Vehicles That Ride on 3 Wheels:

Peugeot
eVARO
VentureOne
XR3
Datinol
The Moby
Xe Điện
125mpg homebuilt Trike
Solar-Powered ATV
TransforMiss
E. Rex
Bio Top
Brontes
3GEO
Peugeot RD
Sampdesign Neo
GM Car Hero
Peugeot Q
SNAP
SV1

To view all of these eco-friendly finds in detail, visit ecofriend here.

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Talk about being an auto enthusiast! An impassioned motorist from Armenia named Matevossian, loved Maseratis so much that he decided to build his own right at home.
The project which began in 1985 and was completed in 2007, was not without a tremendous amount of effort and patience. Think about how frustrated some of us get just trying to put together a television stand!
According to the article in AutoMotto,

Matevossian used engine, gearbox and rear suspension from a real 1984 Maserati BiTurbo V6 2l, 200hp to power his car. The DIYer also features a 5 speed manual transmission, Weber carburetor, control unit Read the Rest…

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According to an article by ecofriend, exercise bikes may now be used to generate electricity.
The Crowne Plaza in Copenhagen is trying out a free meal idea as a way to encourage guests to stay fit as well as reduce their carbon footprint by making them exercise on bikes that generate electricity. The bicycles are attached to generators that require guests to pedal for approximately fifteen minutes, generating approximately 10Wh of electricity.
Talk about a way to encourage healthier ways of exercising!
According to the article,
Once the target watt hours are generated, the hotel gifts a $36 meal voucher, which is presumably on a Read the Rest…

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According to an article published in the Cincinnati News, Ohio is really cracking down on people who speed- so much so that now if you even look like you are speeding, you may find yourself being convicted of it.
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled the following:

…an officer’s visual estimation of speed is enough to support a conviction if the officer is trained, certified by a training academy, and experienced in watching for speeders. [source]

Therefore, the next time you find yourself cruising down some highway in Ohio on your motorcycle or in your car, watch out for the police officers. You might Read the Rest…

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Everyone who owns or drives a vehicle knows how incredibly important your brakes are to your vehicle’s overall functionality. Recently, MSNBC published an article regarding how you can achieve a more affordable brake job in just 10 steps.
10 Steps to Affordable Brakes:

Educate yourself- Know what the terms disc brake assembly and drum brake assembly mean.
Know when to wonder-The more you know about your vehicle, the less of a chance you’ll have at being ripped off when you bring it in for service.
Don’t be duped- A common sales approach involves calling attention to your brake pad wear. Know that there is Read the Rest…

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According to a recent news report, the Japanese ‘bullet’ train may be making its way to the United States somewhere in the near future. The bullet train is not for the faint of heart as it reaches speeds of approximately 312 miles per hour. Imagine how fast you would make it to work! The technology for the bullet train, which has been adopted for use by the Central Japan Railway Company, uses magnetic levitation technology where the rail car actually FLOATS above the track.
While there is talk about a $5.8 billion rail link using the bullet train between major rush Read the Rest…

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