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Average gas prices--May 14, 2012
Posted from Consumer Reports News 4 days ago
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Gas prices are mostly down except for the western part of the country compared to the week before. The national gasoline average is $.21 below the price this time last year. Diesel fuel is about six cents below this time last year. At $4.02, premium gasoline is down about three cents from last wee... (original story)
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Automaker tests show damage to older car engines from running on E15 ethanol
Posted from Consumer Reports News 4 days ago
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A 2010 decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to allow the sale of gasoline blended with up to 15 percent ethanol (called E15) has come under fire from many groups. The latest is the Auto Alliance, an auto industry lobbying group representing several major automakers. The Alliance ha... (original story)
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NHTSA study finds underinflated and worn tires increase the likelihood of a crash
Posted from Consumer Reports News 4 days ago
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Consumer Reports has long advocated that drivers check their car's tire pressure monthly to prevent uneven tire wear and tire failure. Now, a new study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reinforces that advice by determining that vehicles driving on tires underinflated b... (original story)
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Our new 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 brings top-down fun to the track
Posted from Consumer Reports News 4 days ago
Car Technology : Alternative fuel
We just took delivery of a car that is made for spring: a "Mars Red" SLK250. This two-seat convertible is just what the doctor ordered to get us out of the winter doldrums. And if the cold weather reappears, our SLK has a folding hardtop, heated seats, and the automaker's exclusive "airscarf neck-l... (original story)
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Advocates see a multitude of fuel solutions in electric cars
Posted from Consumer Reports News 4 days ago
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To kick its addiction to oil, the United States needs a raft of alternatives; no single alternative is likely to replace such an entrenched market any time soon. But electric car advocates at the Electric Vehicle Symposium held recently in Los Angeles say battery-powered cars are the one alternativ... (original story)
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Galaxy 501C motorcycle helmets recalled due to sub-standard protection
Posted from Consumer Reports News 4 days ago
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A recall for GLX 501C motorcycle helmets made by Galaxy Helmets in Irwindale, Calif., has been issued by the U.S. Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A small number of extra large sized Galaxy helmets failed to meet government impact standards and might not adequately protect motorcycle riders ... (original story)
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Best deals on used SUVs for spring
Posted from Consumer Reports News 4 days ago
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We're heading into the busy summer travel season and if a road trip is in your getaway plans, a used SUV may be a good choice to fit the family and gear. As we have been reminded by our recent tests, new SUVs can be pricey. To make shopping easier, we have identified some of the best used deals on ... (original story)
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Purpose-built electric cars trump manufacturer-converted models
Posted from Consumer Reports News 4 days ago
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There are two kinds of electric cars at this year's electric vehicle symposium, fondly known as EVS26: Purpose-built electric cars, and those that have been built from standard gasoline cars. The difference could not be more stark. Cars that have been built from gasoline models are full of comprom... (original story)
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NHTSA probes safety of 2012 Hyundai Elantra side air bags
Posted from Consumer Reports News 4 days ago
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The safety of 2012 Hyundai Elantra sedans is being investigated after the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received a report from an owner who had been severely cut from a piece of metal reportedly from the car's side air bag deployment during a collision. According to photos o... (original story)
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Electric car drivers left hanging in charger wars
Posted from Consumer Reports News 4 days ago
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With long charge times and charging stations few and far between, government agencies, Google, and others have gone to great lengths to maintain lists of every charging station in America and make it available via smart phones. But EV drivers have another story. With different charging networks ... (original story)
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