Nick Prague is an automotive instructor with more than 25 years experience and a regular participant on the Autolab radio show. Author of three automotive technical books, he has spoken at alternative fuels seminars and been quoted on CNN.com.
You have probably heard by now of the woman in California that was awarded close to $10,000.00 in a small claims court against Honda. The charge was that her hybrid did not get the fuel economy that...
In my last article I highlighted the new Chevy Sonic, which gets 40 MPG and is a far better choice than a hybrid. It costs less to buy, costs less to repair and maintain, and allows you to keep...
The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic is an all new sub compact that is made in the United States. It is offered in place of the foreign based Aveo, and offers a big improvement. It also gets fuel economy that...
The holidays are over and the first chill of the season is upon us. Time to prepare for winter driving. Motorists should do a few things to ensure that their car remains safe and reliable through harsh...
As the year draws to a close it is only natural to reflect on the year that was. From an environmental perspective it was an interesting year for sure.We began the year with crippling blizzards that showed us...
Every Saturday on The Autolab the topic of fuel economy comes up in every respect. Discussions will center on CAFÉ standards, driving habits and anything else that relates to energy issues. One common topic is the development and...
Motor Trend Magazine has just announced that its 2012 car of the year is the Volkswagen Passat. This is just the latest indication that Volkswagen is coming on strong. As Robert Erskine, senior European correspondent for The Autolab...
This month marks the 100th anniversary of Chevrolet, arguably the most iconic car brand ever. Call me true blue American if you want, I will consider it a compliment, but no other car brand has generated as many accomplishments...
Through the mid seventies the economy of choice in this country was the Volkswagen Beetle. Designed in the 1930’s by none other than Ferdinand Porsche, this car was a true economy car. It got good fuel...
At 3 Am on this Sunday September 18 tolls on all bridges and tunnels between New York and New Jersey will increase. This is not a surprise as everything seems to be going up except salaries. The outrage...