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Image Result for. The Mercedes Hunter X6. This 6 Wheel Drive beast is part RV and part tank -- a rugged truck with a classy interior that will comfortably support six people. The Hunter X6 can go places your regular RV could never tread and even has room for its own ATV auxiliary vehicle! 15 Classic Cars That Define Cool. This post is brought to you by NEW Armor All Extreme Shield Wax. Come to Facebook.com/ArmorAll for a chance to win a new 2012 Chevy Camaro SS autographed by Tony Stewart. We’ve overheard guys say they don’t care what kind of car they drive as long as it gets them from Point A to Point B.

Those guys are liars. Who wouldn’t want to own a car that turns more heads than a bikini car wash? Maybe these guys have only driven used jalopies and don’t know anything else. Well, these are the cars they should know. Photo Source 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra Anything attached to Carroll Shelby’s name is immediately worth your time. 1961 Jaguar E-Type Whether you pronounce it Jagwar or Jag-u-ar, everyone agrees the brand oozes style. 1969 Maserati Ghibli 4.7 The aggressive shark-shaped nose on the Maserati Ghibli is enough to place it firmly on this list. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 If it’s cool enough for Bond, it’s cool enough for us. Photo Source 1957 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing Photo Source 1969 Boss 429 Mustang.

How to Save Hundreds on a New Car and Avoid the Pushy Salesman. Driving Tips to Save Gas - Save Gas This Summer - Popular Mechanics - StumbleUpon. Tactic No. 1: Coast to a Stop Brakes are necessary (duh!) , but they're inherently wasteful: They take the kinetic energy of a moving car—energy it took pricey gasoline to generate—and turn it into heat that's lost to the air. Everyone knows that accelerating until the last moment then braking hard to stop is less efficient than slowly coasting to a red light. But PM's test data (illustrated below) prove what a huge difference coasting makes. The lesson: Whenever possible, anticipate that a light will turn red and ease off the gas. Generally, the less you have to brake, the better your fuel economy. Tactic No. 2: Avoid Slowly Crawling Up to Speed Conventional wisdom says that jackrabbit starts consume more fuel.

Tactic No. 3: Close Windows and Use a/c at High Speeds It's a fierce efficiency debate: Open the windows in summer to avoid running your energy-intensive air conditioner, or keep the windows closed and the a/c on to preserve your car's aerodynamic profile. Fuel-Sipping Basics. - StumbleUpon. Guy built a Lamborghini in his basement. US Auto Industry Statistics and Breakdown | MintLife Blog | Personal Finance News & Advice. It’s been a rocky road for the Big 3 automakers as they’ve struggled for survival and relevance in a down economy. In the biggest auto industry shakeup in 30 years, existing companies have been re-organized, torn apart, or sold off, resulting a complete reshaping of the auto industry landscape. Whether through government handouts or good old American ingenuity and entrepreneurship, GM, Ford, and Chrysler are revitalized and ready to deliver the exciting and environmentally friendly automobiles that consumers crave.

But unlike the 70s, when American automotive manufacturers faced a threat from the Far East, today that threat comes not only from that part of the world but from newer more nimble competitors such as Tesla, right here in their own backyard. Our infographic breaks it down. For more personal finance visualizations see: WallStats.com. The Ultimate Garages for Exotic Cars - StumbleUpon.