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Used Car of the Day: 2003 Volkswagen Golf

The Truth About Cars

Today we feature a clean-looking 2003 Volkswagen Golf. If you're looking for cheap (automotive) fun, the asking price here is just $1,250. This one has a five-speed manual and recent maintenance/repair work includes a new starter and water pump -- though one of the cylinders needs a new valve. There are 153,000 miles on this ride.

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OFT ruling on UK fuel price reinforces fuel efficiency argument

Green Cars News

The OFT has ruled that, despite fuel going up from 76p per litre to £1.36p per litre in a decade (yes, it really was that cheap in 2003), there’s nothing wrong with how the market is working. So it’s official: our fuel prices are fair and competitive after all. There’s no need for official action [.].

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KPMG study identifies 10 sustainability “megaforces” with accelerating impacts on business; imperative of sustainability changing the automotive business radically

Green Car Congress

The advantages many companies experienced in the last two decades from “cheap labor” in developing nations are likely to be eroded by the growth and power of the global middle class. The challenge for businesses is to serve this new middle class market at a time when resources are likely to be scarcer and more price volatile. billion in 2005.

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Junkyard Find: 1988 Mazda 323 Base Hatchback

The Truth About Cars

The final Familias sold here were the 2003 Protegés , after which the Mazda3 took over. This car made it to 195,372 miles during its life, which is pretty good for a throwaway commuter appliance bought on the cheap. North American GLC sales continued through 1985 , and a facelifted Familia became the 323 here for 1986.

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The best electric bicycle conversion kits

Green Authority

They have been in business since 2003 and have a wide array of choices of electric bike conversion kits. The L-Faster eBike Conversion Kit is another cheap ebike conversion kit option you can grab today. Complete Bafang 750W BBS02 Mid-Drive Motor Kit & Battery. The Alizeti 300C E-bike System price starts at $499.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

I also think it will be cheap, which is why I think someone will buy the group. ↓ ↑ report 12 Throwback 11:29AM (4/23/2009) Envi includes the GEM entries. I think electric cars are the furture and this unit has some real world experience. Or maybe just snap up the engineers. Privacy Policy , Terms of Service , Notify AOL.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Wang entered the automobile business in 2003 by buying a Chinese state-owned car company that was all but defunct. They generate fewer greenhouse gas emissions than cars that burn gasoline, and they have lower fuel costs, even when oil is cheap. He knew very little about making cars but proved to be a quick study.

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