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Chances of Surviving a Carectomy Appear Slim in much of the US

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The Environmental minds over at EcoGeekare running a series to encourage drivers and commuters to serious consider a Carectomy; or to at least study whether a Carectomy could fit into a part of their lives. …Not exactly a topic car aficionado’s discuss easily. In their series they discuss some of the savings and Environmental impacts of leaving your vehicle behind and seeking out cleaner ways to get to where we need to go. Alternative transportation such as mass transit, walking and biking are offered up in place of the four-wheeled means by which most Americans commute from their non-urban homes to their places of employment. They also envision a reclaiming of the Urban city by homes and families as a means to reduce the necessity of commuting.

Like many Americans who live in rural areas or cities that do not qualify as metropolis’s there are some difficulties to taking on the Carectomy. A lack of sidewalks and safe biking roads can be treacherous for pedestrians, and for many smaller areas there is a complete lack of Mass Transit. However, with that said, a Carectomy should be of some consideration. Maybe not a complete carectomy, but a partial one by many would at least be a start.

So we are asking you…  Are their areas in your life, whether it is the work commute or a trip to the store, where cleaner, alternative transportation’s can replace the need for your car or SUV? What is the state of Mass Transit in your community? Could you survive a Carectomy? And at what point would the price of gas force upon you a partial Carectomy?

Source[EcoGeek]



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The Ariel Atom brings buggy grins to all who drive it

Ariel Atom 300 Supercharged

If you were a kid with a go-kart bumblin down the neighborhood street and had any imagination at all the Ariel Atom would be what you would pretend you were driving. Some might compare it to a four-wheeled race bike, but with its two-seats and a steering wheel it is more likely the ultimate race-kart.

The light weight frame and carbon tub of the Ariel Atom is powered by a super-charged 300-hp engine that is based off the Chevy Cobalt engine. All those horses driving the mere 1400 pounds that makes up the Atom gives the car a rocket-like feel at acceleration. There is no steer-assist so every little bit of the road is communicated right up the rack-and-pinion suspension and up through the steering wheel.

Take the leap over to MotorTrend to watch a video test drive of the Ariel Atom. It the video does not make your palms itch for the wheel or your feet twitch for the feel of the accelerator you might want to check your pulse. Or maybe you prefer knitting… no that there is anything wrong with that. Knit me a scarf for the track.



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GM’s Sales Drop while Hybrids and Camrys give Toyota a Boost

The June sales numbers for the auto industry have been released and over all numbers are down across the board. GM recorded the largest drop in sales among the competition while Toyota credited the sale of the Prius and Camry, along with their new Tundra, for its increase.

Toyota Camry Hybrid

GM blamed their sales drop in June on their decision to reduce their fleet sales. They also blamed the decline on lower incentive spending for the month of June. Despite recording a 21% loss in total sales across its many brands GM still sold 320,668 cars. Toyota on the other hand sold 245,739 vehicles which turned out to be a 9% increase from June the prior year. Those sales totals include both Toyota and Lexus brand cars.
Until GM begins to put a little more energy into fuel effeciency and the esthetics of their vehicles they may want to reconsider their decision to decline fleet sales. It is true that fleet sales flood the roads with a plentitude of sameness, but with mediocre styling and high volumes that is going to happen anyway. While Toyota’s recent embracing of bold design and their industry leading hybrid technology it is difficult to project them slipping from that #1 World Wide Auto Maker title.

Source[CNN.Money]



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