Supporters of electric vehicles are getting charged up in their defense of battery-powered cars, citing the pros of plug-ins and attacking critics for ignoring, misrepresenting or misunderstanding the facts. General Motors, for instance, is now saying Chevrolet Volt owners collectively have “saved a supertanker of gasoline since the electric car...
Big Ford Truck Recall
Ford is recalling up to 1.22 million older pickup trucks due to a problem which could cause fuel leaks and a risk of fire, the company and US car-safety regulators announced on Monday. "Prolonged exposure to road deicing chemicals may cause severe corrosion of the fuel tank straps which secure...
You Can Now Recycle Oil and Fluid Bottles in Quebec
Quebec “do-it-yourself” drivers will now be able to recycle their empty plastic oil and fluid containers, and used oil and filters at Canadian Tire stores across the province through the Go Eco program. The program was initially launched in ten stores in Québec City, Thetford Mines and Dolbeau, where more...
Car Taken Apart in Six Minutes
Nice article and video from the Kentucky Police on how easy it is for thieves to steal and strip your car. You walk outside and find your car missing. After a few seconds of irrational denial — "I'm sure I just misplaced it," you think — you realize the car...