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Injen/AMSOIL Diesel Air Intake Systems

Have a later model diesel-powered pickup and need more power to haul and tow? One well accepted way to obtain greater horsepower and torque is to install a cold air intake system. As an added benefit these systems can enhance performance with the same or even improved fuel economy. Read More »

EarthRoamer XV-JP

Just because you like to go 4-wheeling into very rugged territory doesn’t mean you have go without many of the creature comforts found in RVs that must stay on the road. That's the idea behind the environmentally-friendly XV-JP offered by Colorado-based EarthRoamer. Read More »

Liquid Solar Fuel From Carbon Dioxide

Many approaches are being investigated to reduce carbon dioxide, one of the gases that is suspected to be a cause of climate change. One of these involves processing this suspected greenhouse gas to obtain the carbon, which can be turned into carbon-based fuel. Read More »

OnStar “Stolen Vehicle Slowdown”

General Motors is adding a new capability, Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, to its OnStar in-vehicle security, communications, navigation and diagnostics system. The new feature will be available at no additional cost, starting with selected 2009 model year GM vehicles going into production in mid-year 2008. Read More »

About the ‘move over, slow down’ law

QUESTION: I've heard that California has a new law called "Move Over, Slow Down," that requires freeway drivers to change lanes or slow down when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle. If this is true, can you provide a more detailed description of the law? Read More »

How do cars get their names?

A few weeks back I had the opportunity to meet Franz Von Holzhauzen, the charismatic design director for Mazda. He explained to me that the name for his sleek, head-turning concept car, "Kabura," meant "first arrow launched into battle." The name was meant to represent Mazda's first entrance into the sport compact coupe market. Read More »