On the surface, the concept of CarType seems a little strange. This is, after all, a site devoted to car-related typography – the fonts, whirls, and logos that instantly bring into mind iconic cars, and the companies that make them.
Look beyond the surface, however, and what you find is a website that not only […]
Posted on September 3rd, 2008 by QueenMab
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Word has it that Hyundai will be bringing a five-door hatchback, the i10, made in Chennai, India, stateside to go head-to-head with the Smart ForTwo and the Honda Fit. Reportedly the i10, onsale since last October in some 70 countries, gets 56 miles to the gallon. Size-wise it falls right in between its two main […]
Posted on August 26th, 2008 by Shorty
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I just returned from a week in San Francisco (and let me just say that Mark Twain was right about the summer weather there), where I kept seeing these cute, tiny yellow cars populated by one or two helmeted tourists, and sharing audio GPS with passers by. I was curious, of course, so I […]
Posted on August 13th, 2008 by QueenMab
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For all the corporate cutbacks and economic woes, at least one General Motors dealer did something pretty exciting this week in a majorly green way and the home office was more than ready to cash in and celebrate to pick up some good press. The event in question was the re-opening of a new $15 […]
Posted on July 18th, 2008 by Shorty
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Last night my housemate and I went out to the drive-in. While we ate our less than healthy but every so tasty meal, we engaged in our usual habit of trash talking the SUVs that came driving by and approvingly noting the compacts and hybrids. We both pointed to a yellow Mini with white racing […]
Posted on July 16th, 2008 by Shorty
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I haven’t succumbed to the iPhone temptation yet. Even though the shiny new second generation models to be released shortly are very tempting. Oddly enough, I have a lot of loyalty to my carrier because it’s the one tech company that has never driven me to near madness with incompetence. That deserves some reward. But […]
Posted on June 20th, 2008 by Shorty
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Although technically the Segway human transporter isn’t a car, it is a method of personal transportation that has always fascinated me. A couple of days ago I saw one on the streets of Fort Worth for the first time. A well-dressed man who had evidently been to the post office went zipping across four lanes […]
Posted on June 17th, 2008 by Shorty
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Hypermiler. Hypermiling. Man, you are seeing these words everywhere since gas hit $4. The idea is simply to alter your driving habits in such a way as to maximize mpg with your current vehicle. So, let’s run down the biggies on the hypermiling list of tips and tricks:
1. Maintenance, maintenance, maintenance. Keep your tire pressure […]
Posted on June 12th, 2008 by Shorty
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Over the weekend I spent some time at musclecarsociety.com and really can’t imagine finding a more comprehensive site for classic muscle cars” and those who love them. It’s an online, grassroots magazine by and for enthusiasts. Sharing stories and photos about American muscle cars, classic car clubs, and events all over the United States, the […]
Posted on June 10th, 2008 by Shorty
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The best information on any genre of automobile will always come from hardcore enthusiasts. They love their machines and they love getting technical about them. Enter the Mazda Club of North America at www.mazdaclub.com. This group is North America’s oldest and largest club for all Mazda cars, trucks and SUVs. There is absolutely no better […]
Posted on May 22nd, 2008 by Shorty
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