Fuel Economy Cars
As my monthly gas bill runs about $300 a month for my older model 4runner, I am looking to downsize. I am interested in the following models: Ford Fiesta, Kia Rio,...
smoking in cars
In Los Gatos California it has been illegal to smoke in your own vehicle for years now. Not sure about window up or down but does it really matter? As Frank...
Mr.
Yes, I am gravely concerned about government meddling in the auto business. One thing makers need to do to make high mileage cars is to be allowed to make them very...
Clover
Eric, I have not seen it before so it just occurred to me. Obama is Clover in Chief!
Didn't know where else to say it, so there it is!
Seeya!
Jay
Making Cars Lighter
Hi Eric,
I have a 2005 Toyota Corolla CE and I just rolled over to 100,000 miles. I'm perfectly happy with the car and I've had no problems. I get regular oil...
CNG cars
Thank-you for the article. Italians have been driving CNG cars for years and anyone who wants to drive a large engine car is almost sure to be dual fuel- CNG/petrol
LP Gas as a 4 cylinder car fuel source.
Hi Eric I have a question: Is LP gas/bottled gas/propane suitable or more to the point a viable alternative to gasoline or petrol?
Can it be 'piped' into a normal carburetor? Seems...
Mazda Diesel
Hello Mr. Peters. I was curious to get your take on what your thoughts might be on the upcoming Mazda Skyactiv Diesel that is supposed to make it to American shores...
Several Kinds of Cops
Dear Mr. Peters:
Right on the money. I live in rural North Dakota and am repeatedly harassed when driving late at night. (It's my work shift.) The deputy sheriff, who retires in...
Need real 4WD on a city-driveable SUV!
OK, so now I'm pissed. After noticing that VW decided to get rid of their real 4WD transmission on their Touareg, I'm trying to avoid being forced back to a Ford...