Apr 30, 2008 | Edmonton Sun
City has joined real estate big boys
“But the fundamentals are good”
KISS HIS BUTT GOODBYE A dog owner outside Calgary had a pit bull that hated to walk. via Edmonton Sun
Yumans trade in for smaller, more gas-efficient vehicles
“Every Kia brand gets over 25 miles to the gallon”
The word "economize" may squeal into drivers' minds when they look at gas prices around Yuma. via Yuma Sun
Boy takes over steering wheel when mom has a seizure
“I'm not sure, but it seemed like we were going pretty fast”
Posted by Michael Rollins, The Oregonian April 18, 2008 06:58AM Categories: Southern Oregon Today's hero. via OregonLive.com
“It was a toss-up between buying a new pickup truck and buying a new bike, and the pickup truck uses a lot more gas.”
Once again, the high price of gasoline has caused drivers to feel grumpy at the pump. via Central Ohio
Calling all vocally blessed community members! Shelor Motor Mile is holding a Talent Search in the New River Valley. via Main Street Newspapers
Smaller, less-thirsty, cheaper cars enjoy big sales boom
“Yaris - I've never seen a model in that segment with sales that high, ever”
The smallest, cheapest, cars are the biggest, brightest spot in the dreary auto market, reflecting continuing buyer flight to fuel economy and lower prices. via Peak Oil
“Prius steals all the attention because of fuel efficiency, but there are a lot of small cars that are fuel efficient, too.”
The smallest cars are making the biggest splash in a depressed U.S. auto market. via The Daily Advertiser
Other readers correctly naming the car were Ken Ziegler, of Evans; LaKeisha Chishom, of Augusta; and Matt Lami, of Evans, who writes: "I've had two Kias now over the past 14 years. via Augusta Chronicle
Small Car Sales Boomed In First Quarter
U.S. car buyers are thinking small in 2008, trading in mid-sized for compact and compact for small, industry data shows. via The Post Chronicle
“Hey, no one's buying new SUVs these days.”
Yesterday we broke down what was selling in March and what wasn't . There were quite a few noticeable exceptions, though, that stood out as losers not because of our current economic outlook, but perhaps more ... via Kicking Tires