May 31, 2008 | KVAL-TV Eugene
Gas math: How much to the lake and back?
With gas prices so high, we wanted to know just how much it cost to drive some of the most popular vehicles on the road for a day at the lake.
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Consumer Reports: Gas-Saving Moves
Whether you're headed on vacation or just headed to work, Consumer Reports tests show several moves can add up to real savings at the pump.
As price of gas rises, some hybrids become scarce
Some hybrid cars, especially the Toyota Prius, have become scarcer than the proverbial hen's teeth on Long Island as gas has soared past $4 a gallon.
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2009 Mazda 6 - First Drive Review
In retrospect, it was hardly a contender, too undersized and roughly mannered to hold its place in the growing segment of family-size imported sedans as the Toyota Camry , Honda Accord , and Nissan Altima ...
Toyota To Up Overtime Pay For Voluntary Quality-Control Work
Toyota Motor Corp. will boost overtime pay to their assembly line workers for their voluntary efforts to improve production quality, the company said Thursday.
GM considers the future of the full-size pickup truck
It's no secret that the pickup truck market is shrinking, with high gas prices as one obvious culprit.
New Nissan Altima makes smooth moves
“I've grown up. I'm past that whole 'sporty' stage. Now I want to be a luxury car.”
THE CULLMAN TIMES CULLMAN, Ala. - There was a time, not too long ago, when American cars' suspensions were designed by Jet-Puffed and Japanese suspensions were designed by sadists. via Tribune-Star
Solomon Tech's appeal in Toyota hybrid patent case denied
As we've just recently wrote, Toyota has been ordered to pay the very hefty sum of $4.3 million to Paice LLC for patent infringement related to its Hybrid Synergy Drive. via AutoblogGreen
The Independent and Free Press
Superior Glove Works in Acton recently passed the halfway mark of converting its entire 15-vehicle fleet to hybrid vehicles. via The Independent and Free Press
“It depends on where you drive”
Gas prices are at all-time record highs Monday hitting 3.82 a gallon in North Central Florida-- up four cents from Sunday. via WCJB
Break even time on hybrid vehicles drastically dropping with rising gas prices
When automakers first began offering hybrid models at the turn of the century, it was hard to validate the car's higher purchase price - when compared to gasoline-only counterparts - against the relatively low ... via Left Lane News
ARCA: Michael Annett Kentucky Race Recap
No. 28 Pilot Travel Centers Camry Race: Drive Smart Buckle Up Kentucky 150 Track: Kentucky Speedway Date: May 10, 2008 Started: Fourth Finished: Ninth Laps Completed/Total Laps: 112/112 For the first time in ... via Paddock Talk
Airfares And Auto Prices Going Up
With oil topping $124 a barrel airfares are up again this morning to cover the costs. via MyATLtv.com
Time to reconsider fuel-miser hybrids
' Thought about buying a hybrid but have yet to take the plunge? Now may be the time to reconsider. via Arizona Daily Star
First of Fargo`s Fleet of Hybrids Hits the Road
The first of Fargo`s new fleet of hybrid cars has hit the road and it`s being driven by Police Chief Keith Ternes. via KMOT-TV Minot
Inappropriate tires waste billions of gallons of gas
“I would have paid more for tires that get better mileage. Instead, I spent extra money for the privilege of spending more money on gas”
Consumers are in the dark on mileage, tires William Lowry recently spent $500 to replace the tires on his Toyota Camry hybrid. via The Tennessean
Weak Dollar Cited as Reason For Price Increase in Japanese Cars
Toyota, the world's second biggest automaker by annual vehicle sales, is raising its U.S. prices later this month. via WFMY 2 Greensboro
Save gas by driving differently
With gas prices hovering near $4 a gallon you might consider taking a bus or jumping into a car pool. via Buffalo News
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Motor Mouth: Toyota Camry wins with history
“In this tight economy, people are seeking more value”
Working as an engineer or designer on the Toyota Camry must simultaneously seem like both the world's most difficult job and the earth's easiest assignment. via EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA
Toyota USA Increases Prices on Certain Models
More specifically, the base MSRP for 2008 Yaris sedan is now $12,425 while the liftback model will list a new base MSRP of $11,550 . The 2008 Prius will carry a MSRP of $21,500 . -Continued The 2008 Camry ... via Carscoop
Big Three sales plunge as buyers think small
“The smaller-car segment will continue to grow through the summer as gas prices probably get worse, and the Japanese automakers are much better positioned to capitalize on that.”
The mass exodus away from trucks and SUVs gathered momentum in April, with both General Motors and Ford posting double-digit drops in U.S. sales Thursday, despite relatively strong showings on the car side. via Seattle Times