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Ford is not going to sell the Fiesta in the United States. The vehicle runs on diesel fuel and can get up to 65 miles per gallon. This keeps with the attitude that Ford and other American car makers have about making fuel efficient vehicles. ‘American’s will get over it.’ The excuse Ford is using [...]

As I stare at the gas price boards, I often wonder why the prices haven’t ticked as low as I see the cost of a barrel of oil dropping. Oil prices have dropped 25%, while the average gas price has only dropped about 12%. Why?
It looks like suppliers took a hit when the prices peaked.
“Had [...]

After playing with gas prices at $4.00 per gallon here in the United States, we are relieved to see the prices finally falling. Are we getting too relieved too soon though? I already see people considering purchasing SUV’s again since they are so cheap now. I choose not to fall for all this “Buy and [...]

I have had many posts lately about gas prices. I often take aim at people that drive huge, gas consuming vehicles just to be flashy. I love the irresponsible and ignorant attitudes that I am confronted with. The general message is “It’s my right as an American to consume as much gas as I want!”. Sure! [...]

Every day there seems to be some kind of new report because somebody did a math problem and came to the conclusion that we are going to run out of some resource. Lately the big story is oil. I’ve heard we will run out of it by 2020. Another article says 2050. I’ve also read [...]

I just spent $175 at the grocery store. I hardly even spend over $100 usually, but today I managed to spend $175. Granted I had quite a few items such as dish washing liquid and laundry detergent push that figure higher, but there were a few groceries that scooted under the radar and turned out [...]

People have been getting bent out of shape over the death of the SUV, stating and restating that they just have to own a larger vehicle. They use every excuse in the book to justify the fact that they are throwing hundreds of dollars away on the vehicle, insurance and gas.
I know there are a [...]

OK, there are a lot of people offended because of the media bashing SUV’s and large gas guzzling vehicles. Some people just love their SUV’s. I read many excuses as to why people must have an SUV. ‘I have kids!’ and ‘I own a boat!’. Chill out people! I think most people agree that if [...]

Oh how the mighty have fallen. GM said today that they may discontinue the Hummer brand due to rising gas prices. Back in 1999, GM bought out the company and started manufacturing Hummers. In reaction to rising gas prices, GM released smaller versions of the Hummer with the H2 and H3 models.
I love being able [...]

Yesterday I spoke with a car dealer about how car sales are going. Of course she said they are terrible. We discussed hybrids and smaller cars and how those are the only things that sell right now. She said if you’re trying to sell or trade in an SUV, mini-van or large truck, you’re not [...]