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The Competition Between Toyota and Honda

September 30th, 2008
Posted in Car Advice, Car Concepts, Car Reviews, Fuel Efficiency, Honda Motors, Japanese Cars, Toyota Motors


The 2 leading Japanese car manufacturers today are Toyota and Honda. Both cars are well made and have there own technological advances. They also lead the race for the most fuel efficient cars. If you’re looking for the most fuel efficient car, the Toyota Prius has an edge over the Honda Civic. But if you’re looking for durability, I would say that Honda cars are more durable. They will give you 5-10 trouble free years provided you comply with the manufacturers scheduled maintenance checks. I’m not saying that Toyota cars are not durable, its just that Honda cars are made of sturdier stuff. On the down side, Honda’s design is redundant and parts are expensive. Toyota’s simpler designs make it easier and cheaper to maintain than Honda’s. This allows Toyota cars to be in top shape far longer than their competitors. Verdict: buy a Honda. If it reaches 10 years you really have to get a new car anyway.

Saving Gas and Money?

August 11th, 2008
Posted in Automotive Industry News, Car Advice, Car Concepts, Car Maintenance, Car Models, Car News, Car Reviews, Car Updates, Fuel Efficiency, Honda Motors, Information, Japanese Cars, Nissan Motors, Suzuki Motors, Toyota Motors

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Aside from car indemnity and repairs, the skyrocketing price of gasoline gives extra burden to car owners. Today, each dollar spent on gasoline is worth a day’s meal for some people. That is why keeping energy becomes a topic of significance among car owners. They find ways to save gas and in the process, save money.

Here are some tips to accumulate gas and money without cutting your trip or losing those valuable miles:

1. At all times keep your car in check. Keep in mind that when your car is in a poor state, the more it burns fuel.
2. Use your car air conditioner carefully. Air conditioners use up further energy so make sure they are on a lower situation. Never use air conditioner when your windows are not closed.
3. Arrange your trip precisely so you don’t use up more gasoline than natural. You can avoid unnecessary driving by checking for directions sooner than your trip.
4. Know the kind of gasoline suited to your vehicle. How? Read the Manual. This will keep you from using a pricier gasoline that is not designed for your car type.