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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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Junkyard Find: 2003 Hyundai Elantra GT 5-door Hatchback

The Truth About Cars

The incredibly cheap Excel showed up in the United States for the 1986 model year , followed by the midsize Sonata for 1989. The third-gen car arrived as a 2001 model, and the top-trim-level GT was added for 2003. 2003 Hyundai Elantra GT in Wyoming wrecking yard. 2003 Hyundai Elantra GT in Wyoming wrecking yard.

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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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2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre: 8 things you need to know about a car that is and isn’t EV benchmark

EV Central

The attention to detail flows through to the electronics Rolls-Royce has been owned by BMW since 2003 and it’s no secret plenty of what goes on beneath the skin is shared between the two marques. It’s not cheap No prizes for guessing the Rolls-Royce Spectre ain’t cheap. But no Rolls-Royce is.

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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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