30th December 2007

Drive Safely on New Year’s Eve

New Years FatalitiesAccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration there is an increase in fatal alcohol-related traffics on New Year’s Eve. They released this information that shows som eof the myths associated with driving while intoxicated.

Just look at the numbers. A recent analysis of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics shows that, by the time our country finished ringing in the year 2006 (the last year for which data are available), 84 …

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20th December 2007

Consumers Resisting High Gas Prices

Gas prices may be starting to weigh down U.S. consumers. The gas prices have been hovering at or above $3 for what seems like forever. The problem is gas prices are at $3 now and we are still months away from the peak driving season. CNN reports that consumers are starting to show some real resistance to the high prices but it is unclear whether it is the prices themselves or the …

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17th December 2007

The Futuristic Aptera

Aptera

The Aptera is a futuristic looking vehicle that also has futuristic features.
The Aptera Typ-1 will be available in both all-electric and plug-in hybrid models for less than $30,000. The electric version slated for delivery in 2008 with the hybrid model …

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11th December 2007

Mercedes-Benz Featured in New National Treasure Film

Mercedes National Treasure

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is featured racing, screeching and smashing through the streets of London in the upcoming film National Treasure: Book of Secrets. This daredevil chase scene is one of the largest of its kind in London’s history, with landmarks such as Buckingham Palace and Southwark Bridge serving as backdrops. In the photo above the camera-mounted Mercedes is looking a little bruised.

“The tremendous scale and excitement of this scene in NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS was the perfect opportunity for the new 2008 C-Class Sport to …

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5th December 2007

Tesla Roadster Road Test

This video from Mahalo Daily offers a close look at the first electric sports car - the Tesla Roadster. The ultra quiet and sleek Tesla can go from zero to sixty in less than four seconds. It gets 245 miles per charge. You can read more details here on the company’s website. The inspiration for the Tesla name has to be the famous Nikola Tesla.

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