green cars, green travel and smart spending
Why spend lots of money on travel gear and gadgets to lighten the load and keep you organized. There are plenty of free and cheap alternatives in your kitchen and bathroom, hardware store or office supply store. Here are my favorite free and cheap travel gadgets – Bathroom scale – Instead of paying as much
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It’s awards season. We’re not talking about the Oscars, Tonys or Grammys, but about the best vehicles of 2017. One of my favorite vehicle awards is the one for best overall value, because it is based on total ownership costs, including original purchase price, maintenance costs, even fuel costs via the model’s MPG rating, when
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With all the buzz about the #alternativefacts terrorist massacre in Bowling Green, Kentucky, it’s a good time to plan a visit to the city where every Chevrolet Corvette in the world is produced, and where one of the largest National Parks in the USA is located. The GM Corvette Assembly Plant and adjoining National Corvette
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Stuck at the airport? It happens to everybody. As airports ramp up the quality of restaurants, and designer shopping, killing time can actually be enjoyable. Or, head downtown if your layover is more than eight hours. Here are the best airports around the world to spend time, from Airfare Watchdog and Jetsetter: Atlanta Hartsfield
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Every time I visit Europe, I see great cars I wish would come to America, and my most recent trip was no different. Here are four great European cars not available in the USA, including small, green, energy efficient models already on sale and brand new models just coming to market. Renault Twizy – I
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Happy New Year 2016. As we look back on 2015, the top stories on on ecoXplorer viewed most often were warnings and advisories about scams and frauds, including travel and cyber security, and best new car buys under $25,000. So we’ll try to bring you more stories like that in 2016. Here are the ecoXplorer
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The second-generation 2016 Chevrolet Volt has been named 2016 Green Car of the Year. This is the all-new and improved version of the groundbreaking extended range electric vehicle that first made its appearance in 2011. The Chevrolet Volt won out over other finalists Audi A3 e-tron, Honda Civic, Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Prius, mix of
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There’s an app for that! These FREE apps help your drive smarter and save time and money. There’s even an app to help you find your car in a parking lot, and avoid police speed traps. Some driving apps behave like high-tech navigation systems, so they are ideal for use in older vehicles without a
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It’s award season in the automotive industry, too. Which models will get the auto version of the Oscar at the upcoming New York International Auto Show? Here are the contenders for the 2015 World Car of the Year awards, including some brands and models not sold in the USA. Just like Hollywood’s Academy Awards, there
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It’s award season – for movies, TV shows, and for the best new cars of 2014. These models are Red Carpet winners – 2014 Chevrolet Impala – Named the Best of 2014 by Cars.com, for its improved performance and power, luxurious interior, top-of-the-line technology and value for price. “Once a bland sedan, the new Impala
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