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.

BMW continues to expand their product line into the U.S. market with the inclusion of the X1.

What looks interesting is the upcoming TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder that will be available in the X1. Econobox be damned…this four-pot can replace a six! This 2.0-liter will deliver 240hp at 5,000 rpm and 260 lb-ft of torque at an incredibly low 1,250 rpm. And the torque rating continues up to 4,800 rpm, courtesy of BMW’s latest 8-speed Steptronic automatic. Drivers should expect 0-60 times in the low six-second range.

In recent years, Audi have more or less played to their strengths, which are designing fairly good-looking yet functional cars irrespective of whether it’s a hatchback, saloon or sports car. The most recent version of the Audi A8 is one such model which typifies what the German manufacturer does best.

However, this model doesn’t stray too far from the formula which has been used with previous models, so buying a used Audi A8 from Auto Trader might be your best bet if you want to save money.

When it is time to choose the best car stereo receiver for your vehicle, the process can be a bit tricky. You do not always know what to look for and it can sometimes be an overwhelming task to look at all the different features to consider. We have put together a list of some upgrade features to look for when choosing your new car stereo.

Bluetooth Technology has become more and more prominent in today’s electronics. You can stream your audio through a Bluetooth compatible phone, or you can even make and receive phone calls on the fly. If you do a lot of driving, Bluetooth may be worth the extra few bucks. Simply sync up your cell phone and you will never have to lift a finger from the wheel again.

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.

The advent of the internet has made shopping for a wide variety of goods and services incredibly quick and easy — and buying breakdown cover online is no exception. Compare how long it would take you to ring around your top five breakdown cover companies and ask for a quote to how long it would take to gain the same information online and it’s like night and day.
To go through the quote gathering process via phonecalls would mean you’d have to go through your details on five separate occasions with …

The only thing as sleek, sexy and powerful as a Porsche Boxster is a woman.
Get behind the wheel. Try to deny the allure. Pretend the curves don’t snag the attention. Convince yourself that impressive interior doesn’t turn you on.
Anyone lucky enough to have driven one of these compact power machines knows the Boxster is one of the most innovative, fun rides on the road. And, like having a gorgeous woman on your arm, it makes you look good.
To great anticipation, Porsche is previewing its third generation of the popular Boxster …

Carnology may just challenge youMany board games come across as just that…boring. But here’s a game that looks downright fun. Although as a car enthusiast, I guess I’m their target market.
Carnology is a game designed to test your car knowledge, with points awarded as you guess car makes and models. According to the game makers, it covers model years as early as the 1900s to modern day, 2012.
The game is price pretty well also. It’s only $39.95, especially when you consider there’s 525 car photos and 6 metal car tokens …

Cadillac hopes to challenge European dominance with their all-new compact sports sedan With the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes C class firmly in their sites, Cadillac introduced the ATS last night at the College for Creative Studies, one of America’s top automotive design schools.
Rather than scavenge an existing platform, Cadillac developed an all-new one, hoping to make the ATS the lightest and best-handling Cadillac’s to date. According to Cadillac, the ATS’ curb weight is slightly less than 3,400 lbs.
“Designed with quick, nimble and fun-to-drive dynamics, ATS expands Cadillac’s portfolio into …

Author Mike Gulett writes about some historical European cars As enthusiasts, we like to think we’re experts about cars and the industry. That, of course, is impossible.
Case in point. How many of you know the historical record of European cars that ran American hardware under the hood? I hear a few of you now frantically tapping your keyboards searching Google or whatever fact checking machine you prefer to dig up past car history.
Fair enough, but you could easily also pick up Mike Gulett’s, “European Style with American Muscle”. Mike’s …