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Entries for March 2008

Electric Cars: Is the Time Finally Right?

Posted by Marc Laspina on 3/25/2008 at 1:00 PM

Although electric cars are currently limited in terms of performance, variety and supply, they offer a viable option for many motorists.

By Jack Rosenberger

Is an electric car right for you? The answer depends largely on your driving habits and your personality.

For most motorists — such as commuters who drive 40 miles or less per day to work, households with multiple vehicles and urban dwellers who rarely take long trips — an electric vehicle (EV) makes a lot of sense.

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Best of: Manual vs. Automatic Transmissions: Which Is Best

Posted by Marc Laspina on 3/14/2008 at 1:00 PM

New developments in manual transmissions offer more options for drivers, including a hybrid that provides both automatic and manual shifting.

By Dennis McCafferty

This isn't your father's manual shift.

Remember the days when your dad sat next to you in the passenger seat and insisted that you master 'the stick'? Do you recall thinking that a manual shift would be a piece of cake if it weren't for the blasted clutch? If you were like the majority of vehicle buyers, you eventually gave up and paid a bit more in base price and mileage to drive an automatic.

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Think Safety: Tech Gadgets for Your Car

Posted by Marc Laspina on 3/11/2008 at 1:00 PM

Here's a roundup of car-oriented tools that deserve your serious consideration.

By Jack Rosenberger

Car gadgets are good things to have, especially when they make the experience of driving easier, safer or more convenient. If you've ever been stranded on the side of a highway at night, had to jump-start your car during the biting cold of winter or been blinded by the high beams of the 18-wheeler truck behind you, you'll appreciate these handy, useful gadgets.

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Proper Tire Maintenance Can Enhance Performance: How to Buy Tires and Care for Them

Posted by Marc Laspina on 3/4/2008 at 1:00 PM

Having the right tires and ensuring that they're inflated properly goes a long way toward maximizing your vehicle's safety, performance and fuel efficiency.

By Samuel Greengard

Head out on the highway, and you're sure to think about what music you've brought along, whether your mobile phone is fully charged and if you have enough gas to reach your destination. For most of us, the tires that keep our vehicle in motion are little more than an afterthought — unless they cause a bumpy ride or one of them goes flat. Yet, having the right tires on a vehicle and ensuring that they're inflated properly goes a long way toward maximizing performance, safety and fuel efficiency.

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