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Junkyard Find: 2007 Mini Cooper S

The Truth About Cars

Here's an '07 Cooper S model in a Colorado yard. The MSRP for the regular 2007 Mini Cooper was $18,050, while the hot-rod Cooper S version listed at $21,850 (those prices come to $27,673 and $33,498 in 2024 dollars). New for 2007 was this 1.6-liter 2007 Mini Cooper S in Colorado junkyard. department.

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Junkyard Find: 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line

The Truth About Cars

That car was the 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line, and I managed to find one in a Denver-area car graveyard recently. In fact, fuel prices went insane right around the time that review was written. A 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line hybrid in a Colorado wrecking yard. A 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line hybrid in a Colorado wrecking yard.

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TTAC's Best Cars of 2023

The Truth About Cars

2007 Subaru Impreza: Why is this car on my list? He’s pitching in to the sub-$2,000 price with money he earned, has committed to continue learning how to drive stick, and has already begun bookmarking COBB Tuning and Ontario-based Subie Supply Co. Oh, and the price isn't cost-prohibitive. on his laptop.

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Report finds Coal-to-Liquids and Oil Shale pose significant financial and environmental risks to investors

Green Car Congress

Water constraints are especially problematic for oil shale production, because the reserves are located in the water-stressed states of Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. Market Risks : The economic competitiveness of oil shale and CTL is contingent on high oil prices. Oil shale production requires 1.5

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Study finds 2008 recession contributed to increase in age of US LDV fleet, slowing of emission reductions

Green Car Congress

Over the last two decades in the US, US owners have been keeping their vehicles longer as vehicle prices and reliability have increased, leading to a “ slow and steady ” increase in the average age of the registered US fleet from approximately 8.5 In general, on-road vehicle fleet emission factor increases are correlated with increasing age.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Once upon a time there was the Ford Courier (1972-2007) that was a true compact pickup. Pricing and Warranties. Prices include the mandatory $1,495 destination and delivery fee. Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. Size-wise, the Maverick really isn’t all that small. The 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid comes in these models.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Price tag: about $25,000, made from 95% recyclable materials with a top speed of 65 miles per hour and range of 110 miles per charge. As soon as someone comes up with all day range (300 miles plus) or quick charge capability (less than 30-60 minutes) for a reasonable price (25k - 40k), electric cars will start to take over.