Friday, January 27, 2012
Average car age in US hits 10.8 years
The Seattle Times reports that with the bad economy Americans are holding off making big purchases, like cars, until things look better. Read more HERE
At the car shows
Here are some car pics mostly taken at car shows.
CanRACE
Sample Website
YELLOW CARS SAFER?
Are bright colored cars safer than dull coloured cars? I've always thought that bright yellow cars are safer but the stats may be complicated by the point that yellow may be a popular a colour with young drivers who have a lot of accidents. MORE
Who Killed the Electric Car?
In 2002 General Motors scrapped the very promising EV electric car. Why did a car that drivers raved about end up being crushed in an Arizona junkyard? A big conspiracy theory? I believe it. And again the big culprit is Big Oil.
Project Car
Designed by Stan Jones
My current wheels is this Toyota Echo but I have taken the graphics off. I don't see the graphics as a very good promotional idea. But it was good for security. Nobody would think of steeling this car. And good for safety - the graphics were reflective at night.
