On December 18th, congress passed new legislation that commits to fighting our oil addiction.  Among other things, the bill’s main objective is to increase the minimum mileage standard on cars, light trucks, and SUVs from the current 25 mpg to 35 mpg in 2020. This marks the first time since 1975 that this standard has […]

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    DaimlerChrysler’s Mercedes Car Group hopes to revolutionize compact cars in the US with its smart fortwo. The smart car, which looks more like a decked out golf cart than a passenger vehicle, goes on sale here in the states in early 2008. These cars can sell overseas, but it’s unclear whether Americans […]

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    Prospective car buyers across the US are in for a little surprise at the car dealership.  The long-used tests to determine a vehicle’s gas mileage are getting a real-world change for 21st century driving in the United States.  The new testing will be more realistic in accounting for American driving characteristics such as higher […]

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