November 2006 | Iskablogs :: Auto, Gadget and Tech News

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Sorry there hasn't been much activity here. There just isn't that much going on. I'm taking a little break from the obsessive ...

Toyota hopes federal tax credit on hybrid cars get extended

8:28 AM

It seems Jim Press, North American President for Toyota, wants the tax credits extended . He's attributing a drop in sales for Toyota h...

Pen, Pencils and Writing Supplies

7:02 AM

Pens, pencils and graphic supplies are no less important for your office supplies procurement. Finding the right supplier is essential to s...

2008 Ford Escape Hybrid

6:56 AM

The 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid was first shown at the Los Angeles Auto Show and now Ford has released some details on the changes you can expec...

Ford Escape Hybrid, 2nd Generation

6:10 AM

According to Dailytech , Ford announced details on the next generation Ford Escape Hybrid. The latest Ford Escape will ride on the same plat...

Saturn Vue hybrid goes dual mode in 2008

1:58 PM

GM announced the Saturn Vue will become a 2-mode hybri d in 2008. The current Saturn Vue hybrid uses a belt-alternator system to recharge t...

Saturn Vue Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)

1:41 PM

GM released some more information on what the plug-in Saturn Vue Hybrid would be like. It will (if made) use the 2-mode hybrid system , dev...

GM PHEV

1:03 PM

GMs big announcement today at the Los Angeles Auto Show involved plug-in hybrid technology and, surprisingly, the Saturn Vue. Chief Executi...

Tire Pressure Monitoring Is Not Just For Show

11:13 AM

By Sarah McBrideSUMMARY: The tire pressure monitoring system is made up of just four little sensors that you can find on your vehicle. When ...

Volkswagen hybrids

6:45 AM

Volkswagen is looking to make a splash in the hybrid car marketplace by designing their own hybrid system. According to the German trade ma...

2007 Honda Hybrid Tax Credits

6:35 AM

Honda had the IRS confirm their tax credits for their 2007 hybrid vehicles, including the Honda Accord Hybrid and the Honda Civic Hybrid. T...

Nissan may sell all electic cars in three years

7:24 AM

Nissan is looking to break into the electric world in the coming months using Toyotas hybrid technology to power the Nissan Altima Hybrid. ...

Let It Snow – Winter Vehicle Preparation Made Easy

11:11 PM

By Michael CosentinoSUMMARY: Whether we like it or not, winter is just around the corner. Unless you plan to hibernate, you need to make sur...

Great weather

2:59 PM

The weather has been amazing up here. 60s this weekend. Sunny and 60s and it is almost December. We went to Pipestem state park for the week...

Hungry Mother State Park Race: Fall Fear

1:47 PM

Two weeks ago we went down to Hungry Mother State Park south of here near Marion, VA. This is a small local race that was actually cancelle...

Autobytel survey of hybrid car buyers

6:18 AM

Autobytel conducted a survey of those consumers of hybrid cars. It turns out that: 16% live on the West Coast 21% live in the MidWest 31% l...

Hybrid Car Sales Through October, 2004 to 2006

11:43 AM

I recently read an article over at Autoweek , talking about which hybrid cars were hot and which were not. It peaked my interest on how hyb...

Office supplies business for sale

4:47 AM

Consolidation time for the office supplies industry in the UK?Reports that ISA, a privately-held UK office supplies company, is being sold w...

Democrats looking to own expansion of tax breaks for hybrids

1:51 PM

Bush has been looking to expand the tax break on hybrid cars for a while, now. Or, at least, he's been talking about it. Now that the ...

miscalculation in weights

3:58 PM

So I started my Hypetrophy phase yesterday. I wrote a spreadsheet to help organize the Morris lifting program. Each phase's weights are...

Office stuff

11:21 AM

Ok, how often do you meet a procurement maniac?Someone who really cares about his pads and pencils?A people's person that loves ordering...

Motorbike ride a day keeps the traffic away

7:25 AM

Ever felt fed up with cars? It's funny I should say that but there is nothing more annoying then driving in London. A real nightmare. Go...

Simple Car Maintenance Tips That Will Keep Your Car Running Properly

12:18 PM

By Gregg HallSUMMARY: If you want to ruin your day, never take the time to property maintain your car's engine. This is a sure fire way ...

Chevrolet Silverado Hybrids and GMC Sierra

10:39 AM

According to an AP report, the plant in Fort Wayne has completed renovations 13 weeks early. GM spent over $200 million on the renovations ...

Better mileage in a hybrid car

1:48 PM

Tips on how to get even better at fuel economy in a hybrid courtesy of a story in the MercuryNews and a seminar hosted by AAA. Basics tips ...

Slightly OT (off topic)

5:50 PM

This is pretty far off the topic of cycling / mtb racing. But I'm not going to let that keep me from making many off the wall analogies...

Strength training coming up

4:51 PM

I'm almost done with my transition lifting. It's been more than 3 weeks of some easy lifting. I slowly work up to 4 sets still at s...

Hybrid car batteries are becoming more expensive

10:39 AM

Lithium-Ion vs Nickel Hydride Batteries Most hybrid cars on the road today use nickel-hydride batteries to power their electric engines. Bu...

Hybrid trash collectors

8:40 AM

Oshkosh Truck is bringing its ProPulse Hybrid drive technology to garbage trucks today. By improving fuel economy 20 to 50 percent, they ca...

Bush meets with the Big 3

7:40 AM

President Bush is meeing with the Big 3 today and at the top of his agenda items will be hybrids and other alternative energy cars. Spokesm...

AAA tips on driving a hybrid

9:08 AM

It's all good advice coming from a source you trust when it comes to driving. What it comes down to is simple. Regenerative braking po...

Low Gas prices = Low interest in Hybrids?

8:52 AM

Hybrids and subcompact cars are experiencing a significant drop in 'searches' over at cars.com from last month for the second month ...

Commercial Auto Repair

10:27 AM

By Ken MarlboroughSUMMARY: When a car breaks down or does not perform up to par, if it makes strange sounds while running or comes away from...

Fall Fear Bike Race: Hungry Mother State Park Sat-Nov 18th

3:33 PM

Just got word of a local race down at Hungry Mother State Park . This is an awesome place. It's about 1 hr south of Blacksburg right off...

Trials practice

5:30 PM

Nice sunny day. Haven't been in the bike in more than a week. Saw an email about a group ride run by Nathan through the NRVBA. My wife ...

Hybrid Reliability and Satisfaction, as reported by Consumer Reports

3:16 PM

Consumer Reports came out with its 2007 annual car review. This review includes their annual reliability and satisfaction survey on all veh...

Australia auto makers pushed to go hybrid

12:22 PM

Australia is looking to push auto makers into making hybrids. Parliamenty secretary, Greg Hunt at the Environment Ministry told reporters &...

Nissan won't have its own hybrid engine by 2010?

10:21 AM

Nissan executive Shiga dismissed claims they would be ready to launch their own hybrid engine by 2010. Nissan is developing components used ...

Some Easy To Implement Ideas To Help You Conserve Gas

9:13 AM

By Gregg HallSUMMARY: Looking for ways to save money at the pump in light of the climbing costs of gasoline? It's surprisingly easy to d...

Interest in Hybrids remains high

7:03 AM

According to the latest poll by autobytel, interest in hybrid vehicles remains high, despite the lower gas prices. Twenty-three percent of t...

Forgeting to put out the trash.

5:04 AM

My wife and older son went to Chicago for 4 days to visit her brother. I've been home with the other kid. I'm sitting here checking ...

GM to produce hybrid cars in China

8:05 AM

GM is looking to prodcue hybrid cars in China by 2008 along with its partner Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (SAIC). The good news is it ...

Prius turnover rate down to 17 days on the lot

7:55 AM

In a follow-up to my post on hybrid car sales in October , I noticed this article in the USAToday touting how buyers no longer have to wait ...

Car Radio Installation Accessories -- What You Need To Know

9:24 AM

By Chimezirim Chinecherem OdimbaSUMARY: Useful information on accessories you need for the proper installation of your car radio.Car radio i...

Azure Suspension setup tips

12:21 PM

Here are some thoughts for setting your DW-link suspension bike. This is based on my experience with the Hollowpoint and Azure. It may be ap...

SW VA grass roots racing in November

11:39 AM

Bare bones mountain cross series in Roanoke County November 12th and 19th. Not sure I'll be there for the first one as I might be worki...

Chilling

10:29 AM

My back is feeling much better. I got some great advice from some well wishers. Basically, Ibuprofen or alleve and rest. Bike riding is as...

Hybrid Sales, October 2006

10:26 AM

Sales of hybrids are up 10.9% from last year, increasing to 18,784 units sold in the month of October, 2006. The story this month is three ...

Traffic Accident Research Centre

9:17 AM

The Volvo Car Corporation and Volvo Group are setting up a joint Traffic Accident Research Centre in China. Volvo is continuing to acquire i...

Add Uruguay to your overseas property portfolio

8:40 AM

Modern day property investors are always on the look out for new exciting destinations and an unlikely player has just emerged, Uruguay.Urug...

Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute investigated for car fires

8:33 AM

The Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute are being investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) The Ford Escape hybr...

Ford E-350 and E-450 Hybrids in 2008

5:37 AM

Ford and Azure have agreed to build Ford E-350 and E-450 hybrids by 2008. In case you're wondering E-350 and E-450 chassis-cabs are the...

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