Every weekday, our guide to the Web takes care of business, tackling tech topics that really matter to everybody. From topic definitions to topical rants, Dan Gray’s pieces inform as much as they entertain.
Today’s installment from the why can’t we get our act together department: a Mazda3 that gets nearly 60 miles per gallon (MPG) on the highway.
Like many of their European clean diesel counterparts, Mazda diesels are remarkably efficient. The Mazda3 is available with three different diesel engines in Europe.
But here in America?
Zero.
The most fuel-efficient of the [...]
There are some among the anti-SUV crowd that refuse to accept that a great number of folks actually do need the space that can only be found in a SUV or minivan. For those who eschew the minivan, an SUV is the only choice when there’s people and stuff to be hauled.
The trick is to [...]
When my cheap paper shredder gave up the ghost recently, it sent my daily routine into a tailspin. I’m not obsessed with paper shredding … it’s just that shredding the junk mail is a morning ritual. I guess I shouldn’t complain. The cheap paper shredder I bought at Staples lasted roughly three and a half [...]
Have you ever stopped to think how many times you run out of kitchen garbage bags each year? If you’re like most folks, you may have never given it a thought … you keep buying the smallest package of kitchen garbage bags you can each time you run out.
If you’re looking for a place to [...]
It’s safe to say that the iconic Toyota Prius isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. While legions of fans love Toyota’s least expensive and most fuel-efficient hybrid, many folks simply can’t stand the styling. While the shape of the car is based upon aerodynamics rather than the stylistic whims of the designers, that’s beyond the scope [...]
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