The Scangauge II (and Scangauge before it) has long been a necessary part of practicing EcoDriving effectively. It’s a neat device because it gives you instant feedback, which not only allows you to improve your driving, but also helps you implement various hypermiling tips most effectively. However, Scangauge won’t have a total market share for [...]

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Earlier I talked about how March represented a dramatic drop in vehicle miles traveled, but that’s nothing compared to a recent report stating that Americans have cut back 30 billion miles over the last six months. The drop was measured between November 2007 - April 2008, and compared to the same period from a year [...]

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Gen-I Matrix/Vibe:
+ FE vs. Cargo and Passenger Capacity
+ Fun to Drive (especially handling)
+ Added Feature Content
- Uncomfortable Driving Position
- Hodgepodge of Toyota and GM Parts
- Spartan Interior
“New United Motor Manufacturing Inc.” or NUMMI is printed on stickers under the hood. What’s up with that?
That’s the name given the to the GM/Toyota joint venture in [...]

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Ever wondered if using a certain kind of oil could actually help you use less oil? With the recent introduction of its “Advanced Fuel Economy” 0w-20 and 0w-30 motor oils, Mobil is saying yes to this question.
For years, auto manufacturers have been building engines that use lighter and lighter weight oils [...]

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