As the price per gallon of fuel rises, we start to think about miles per gallon. Improvement of fuel-efficiency became a real competition, and just like athletes we’re striving for the best results. So what helps an average sportsman to become an Olympic champion? Regular trainings, diet, discipline, and little tricks that stay between an athlete and his coach. The very same things will help you boost your ride’s efficiency and save bucks at the pump. We’ll discuss everything from car accessories to driving habits that can improve fuel efficiency of your ride.

Fisker Automotive unveiled their all-new Atlantic today in New York.

According to Fisker, the Atlantic is designed to be a luxury, four-door sports sedan yet aimed at “young families who want to drive an impactful, high-end vehicle while making a positive statement about responsibilities – both in terms of their commitment to sustainability and the practicalities of everyday life.”

Right on the heels of General Motors posting decent sales numbers, they’ve announced Chevy Volt production will be halted for three weeks in July.

Buyers haven’t exactly been flocking to dealer lots to buy the car. Even with incentives and a much ballyhooed marketing campaign, this extended range electric just isn’t catching on.

BMW has introduced the newest ‘i’ model with the unveiling of the i8 Concept Spyder.

The Spyder looks pretty good although not all that dissimilar from recently introduced models from Audi and Lamborghini. With all of the talk about efficient cars of the future, no one is really breaking new ground visually. Where’s George Jetson’s flying car when you need it?

Both Bridgestone and Goodyear broke new ground with cutting edge tires information at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show.

First up is Goodyear with their innovative Air Maintenance Technology (AMT). We all know the importance of keeping tire pressure at the level specified by the manufacturer. Often times poor tire wear can be attributed to tire pressure, bringing the life of the tire to an end a little too quickly. And, of course, incorrect tire pressure harms your gas mileage. Properly inflated tires improves your gas mileage by about 3%. With high and higher gas prices in our not so distant future, saving a few at the pump gives a little boost to your wallet.

Some quick and simple car factsThe world of the cars is constantly changing and improving. With hybrids and electric cars making an increasing appearance on our roads, times have never been changing so fast before. Here’s a round-up of the latest news, an all-encompassing swoop over the vastly expanding world of cars.
The fastest car
It may come as no surprise that the current world record holder for fastest car goes to the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport. Its top speed is around 268 miles per hour – with a colossal price …

Iconic coupe ruined for the sake of green technologyOpen Letter to the Green Car Community
I saw this today and as an enthusiast, my heart sank. One of the least known classic coupes from the late ’60s, the Toyota 2000GT, has been bastardized in the name of the environment.
The 2000GT was a limited production model designed by Toyota, first shown at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1965. In collaboration with Yamaha, the car was built between 1967 and 1970.
At the time, the 2000GT was a bit of an anomaly. Toyota was …

Hybrid concept is the annual EyesOn Design Award winner in DetroitThe beautiful Lexus LF-LC Concept has won the annual EyesOn Design Award for the best concept car at the Detroit Motor Show.
What do you think? Is this a new design direction for Lexus? Or are we looking at the next LFA?
The “Eyes” have it: Lexus LF-LC named top design concept at Detroit Motor Show
The Lexus LF-LC Hybrid Sport Coupe Concept has proved a head-turning success at theDetroit motor show (NAIAS), being honoured with the annual EyesOn Design Award for …

Without a doubt, there’s a bias against diesel engines in the U.S. With all the talk about hybrids and their advantages, you hardly ever read anything about all the advantages of diesel engines. In fact, about 95 percent of American cars and trucks are gas-powered. But the fact of the matter is that diesels are far superior to regular gas engines and even—believe it or not—hybrids.
Have you ever read about the terrific gas mileage that people in OTHER countries are getting? Have you ever wondered why vehicles on the market …

Improperly positioned hose clamp may cause a fireUPDATE: This from Fisker today regarding the Karma recall
Anaheim, California, USA – January 2, 2012: Fisker Automotive announced today that a majority of all customer cars and dealer-held vehicles affected by the recall involving A123-supplied battery packs have already had brand new battery packs fitted or the confirmed repair to the hose clamp assembly undertaken and are back in service – just 2 weeks after Fisker was first made aware of the issue.
The remaining customers have been contacted and appointments are being made for …