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The environmentally friendly vehicles of the 1990s were largely unsuccessful in their time, but with gas prices approaching the $4 a gallon mark, those econoboxes of yore could be finally coming into their own.

The way Ford sees it, small cars will be big. Potential subcompact or B-segment buyers are growing by leaps and bounds, fueled by high gasoline prices, and the automaker thinks it will be well-positioned to get ... via Car and Driver

“I am a very, very conservative guy when it comes to driving. The fastest I have ever gone in a real car is 60. After I saw the NASCAR wrecks, I was so freaked out I wanted to go drive 30 miles an hour.”

"Speed Racer," the new live-action take on the quirky Japanese anime series, speeds into theaters Friday. via The Modesto Bee

Mukesh Ambani, the fifth richest man in the world, is having a new house built in Mumbai. via Hedonistica

Ford Motor Co. says it will increase production of its Focus small car by 30 percent this year to meet higher demand. via MotoringFile

“Name the majors of the Tuning Industry.”

It's a car that the Japanese like to call the Toyota Starlet. If you've never heard of it before, you're not alone. via Super Street

A few years ago, I gave his eulogy. I spoke of his dedication to our family, his perseverance and unique qualities. via Times Record News

“I meditate half-an-hour in the morning and evening”

Clad in a gray T-shirt and light brown pants, 53-year-old Ashrita Furman set a new world record Thursday at the Raceway Park by pushing a 1,860 pound car. via Home News Tribune

Categories: Geneva Motor Show Definitely sharp enough to erase any lingering memories of the odious Aspire, the mirthless Festiva, or even the fun-if-seriously-rust-prone first-generation Fiesta from the late ... via Wired News

Most sane people who would consider swapping a V8 into Ford Festiva would make the switch to rear wheel drive. via Jalopnik

Everyone seemed to like the Ford Festiva powered by a rear mounted Chevy V8 driving the front wheels. via Jalopnik

“The stock brakes definitely need upgrading, but I'll get to that later.”

Posted Dec 25th 2007 6:19PM by Dan Roth Filed under: Time Warp , Etc. , Ford click above image for gallery Festiva, mid-mounted V8 okay, we're with you. via Autoblog

The Nation's Pulse Cruel Irony By Eric Peters Published 11/6/2007 12:07:50 AM Here's an irony for you: In the 1980s, as gasoline got cheaper , American automakers downsized their fleets -- switching from ... via American Spectator