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“My Next Vehicle Will Be a Bicycle”
Like media outlets everywhere, CNNMoney.com is reporting with greater frequency on rising fuel prices, with headlines like "Six fixes for pricey gasoline" and "Bad news for Detroit: Miles per gallon." In a recent online poll, the financial website asked a question that is surely on the minds of many Americans: "The next vehicle I buy will be...?" In the non-random sample of 42,275 respondents, more people said they are leaning towards a bike than a truck or SUV.
June 6, 2008
Car Buyers Pick Their Poison: Free Gun or Free Gas
Max Motors owner Mark Muller claims sales have quadrupled since the offer took effect. But in this case, the high price of gas seems not to be influencing consumers' decisions. Most takers are opting to pack heat, reports Reuters:
June 5, 2008
Hail-A-Cab Coming to Downtown and Hollywood?
Once the Council Approves, Visitors to Hollywood Could Hail Taxis
May 29, 2008
As Auto VMT Drops, Push to Build Highways Remains Strong
CALTRANS Needs to Figure Out if 101-405 Project Still Makes Sense
May 29, 2008
Alabama Students Walk to School to Protest Gas Prices
On their way to class, Brooks High students brave the shoulder along route 72.
May 26, 2008
Tomorrow’s Big Metro Board Agenda Item: Expanding Congestion Pricing
Antonovich’s motion claims to address the concerns of San Gabriel Valley residents and politicians that they are being singled out by Metro’s current plans to implement HOT Lanes on the I-10, I-110 and I-210. The resolution states:
May 21, 2008
Chrysler: Let’s Ruin America!
Looks like Chrysler has figured out a novel way to move their 2008 model gas guzzlers off the lot. Sign up for their new "Let's Refuel America!" credit card and they'll lock in the price of gas at $2.99/gallon for three years.
May 20, 2008