The demand for environmentally friendly vehicles has been increasing in the past few years. Apart from the increasing threat of global warming, the increasing price of petroleum fuel in the world market is also a reason for this demand. To meet this demand, car manufacturers are going all out in the production of environment friendly and fuel efficient vehicles.Although numerous alternative fuel vehicles are now being marketed in the global auto market, a report says that car manufacturers are still not making enough progress to reduce the amount of greenhouse …

Nissan, the third biggest Japanese car manufacturer, is in danger of losing ground against Toyota and Honda. Experts in the industry cite Nissan’s lack of initiative towards developing cleaner cars which is currently the hottest commodity in the auto industry. To become a formidable foe in the U.S. auto market, Nissan needs to produce more green cars for their consumers.It was not so long ago when Nissan is seen as the car technology leader in Japan, even better than Toyota and Honda in that department. Recently though Nissan seems to …

Relocating is one of the most stressful events in our lives. What we tend to forget is the stress that relocation has on the environment.There are many things that you can do - before, during, and after your move - to minimize the impact your relocation will have on the environment. Here’s a list of easy things you can do to make your move environmentally friendly.Before You Move• Shed Some Pounds – Whether you’re moving across town, or across the country, now is the time to get rid of the …

“The first attempt for the production of a motor vehicle resulted into a steam engine-powered military tractor that French engineer Nicolas Joseph Cugnot invented. This was in 1769, almost three centuries ago. And with the theoretically-planned designs drafted by Leonardo da Vinci and Isaac Newton, the evolution of cars became possible. Parts after parts were added to this revolutionary machine so that performance would be all the more satisfying. Pretty soon we are faced with a variety of cars and brands to choose from. One such vital part on …

Volvo has been producing safety centered cars for the past 80 years and the company’s name is synonymous with road safety and safety systems integrated into their cars. And today, the company is making another step towards providing cars safe not only for the occupants but also for the environment.The step is in the form of their concept car which is the Volvo XC60 that will use bio-ethanol for fuel to minimize the fossil carbon dioxide which is heavily damaging to the environment. The concept shows that harmful emissions are …

Believe it or not, electric cars have been around for a very long time. In the early 1900s, there were more electric cars than there were gasoline powered cars. Back in the early 1920s when vehicles were becoming more popular, gasoline was very expensive. It also was hard to start a gasoline engine, you had to turn and turn and turn a crank in front of the car to get it to start. There was no key to start the car like we have today.Gasoline vehicles were also noisy and …

 Get rewarded for going green We have all heard about the problems that are facing our environment in this day and age. Pollution, carbon emissions and waste products are all taking its toll on the planet we live on. Many of us will be doing our own small bit to make the world a “greener” place. Maybe you recycle your waste at home, or you turn the lights and taps off when you are not using them. Perhaps you have turned the thermostat on your central heating down a notch, saving …

Buyers have been suggesting for a long time that the used cars should be inspected, repaired and then sold. The dealers felt it would not be worth the effort and the price. Then the car manufacturers came into the picture. They told the dealers to pay for the inspection and repair of the car. Then the manufacturers would give a warranty on these certified ‘pre-owned’ cars.If you buy a pre-owned car without certification, you have to check out the condition of the car, the title deed, the maintenance history and …

Hybrids are hot nowadays. Hybrid cars use 2 engine, one for the traditional fuel, while the other uses the energy from a rechargeable battery. The recent years had car manufacturers scrambling to rollout a entire spectrum of hybrid Cars from the most popular brands to the more obscure. What then is or guarantee that we are protected from too much hype, instead of an honest advertising?Hybrid Cars according to Consumer Reports.There are many hybrid cars information available, especially on their features, engine specifications, designs, colors and much other dizzying information. …

In January it seems there are two things on almost everybody’s minds: New Year’s resolutions and shopping. These may seem hard to reconcile, but with the growing market of ‘green’ and ethical consumer products, it may actually be possible to combine the two and put your money where your mouth is in terms of those good intentions. Some of the most exciting developments for environmentally aware consumers in 2008 will surely come from a surprising source: motoring and car companies.If you’re tiring of your current car – but you’re not …