As the economy grinds ever more slowly, auto manufacturers scramble to bring whatever incentives they can in an attmept to generate more business. Recently, auto manfacturers fom Japan to Detroit have unleashed powerful, new incetives in an attmept to entice Joe and Joesphene consumer into the dealership. Here are some of the better low and [...]
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Do You Believe the Gas Mileage Claims in Advertising? The Case of Splitfire Spark Plugs (and more)
The Splitfire spark plugs are still being made and sold by Old World Industries, Inc., Northbrook, IL. They rose to prominence because of their unique center electrode, which did its forked, snake-tongue impression. The thinking was that electrode design would lead to more complete combustion. When you visit their site today however, you’ll notice that [...]
Credit Card Gas Rebates – How to Get the Biggest Rebate
You can save money on gas by buying your gas with a credit card that gives you a rebate for gas purchases. These rebates can be upwards of 6%, depending on which rewards card you choose. Unlike a decade or so ago, many consumers eschew the using an oil company gas card in favor [...]
What is a Hybrid Car?
What is a hybrid car? Even with the myriad new coverage and the copious advertising for hybrid vehicles, the fact is that many people are unsure what one really is or how hybrids work. As the name suggests a hybrid car (or any other hybrid vehicle) is one that uses a combination of two power [...]




