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Electric Motorcycle: The Future is (Almost) Here
With all the talk about hybrid and electric cars – including the recent news that Tesla Motors has decided to make its patents available to the public – it’s almost easy to overlook the fact that electric motorcycles sales are starting to gain traction. In a recent USA Today article, it was predicted that e-motorcycle […]
Should you use a Hands-Free Device While Driving?
Everybody knows that texting is one of the most dangerous things you can do while driving. That’s why it’s against the law in 44 states. And there are also a growing number of states now prohibiting people from talking on their cell phones while driving. This has led to an explosion in the manufacture and […]
Top Eco Friendly Cars of 2014
If you’re looking for a new car and are thinking you’d like to trade in that old pollution machine for a bona fide eco-warrior, you’ve come to the right place. Openbay has tracked down a list of the top 10 most eco-friendly cars for 2014 – each of them ranked by the American Council for […]
Tesla Motors Electrifies, Disrupts the Auto Industry
More than 70 years after the death of Nikola Tesla, that name is still scaring the pants off of the establishment. Maybe even more so today, as leagues of traditional auto dealerships and service shops are cringing at the possibility that Tesla Motors could someday put them out of business. Recently, the state of New […]
Astons, Maseratis & Porsches — Oh My! Our Picks at the NY Auto Show (Opening Today)
We took a spin down from Boston to check out the New York International Auto Show press days. Here’s a peek at some of our favorite wheels. … Just when you thought the Swedes were neutral, check out this sinister looking Koenigsegg. Here’s to ignoring unwelcome advice! Ferruccio Lamborghini went into business building tractors from […]
Hug a Car, Save a Tree – Tips to Green Up Your Driving Habits
Earth Day came in April and it was soon gone, but we shouldn’t forget what the day represents. No, we’re not going to make you feel bad about being reliant on fossil fuels and clouding up the ecosystem with your car. What kind of people do you think we are, anyway? What we are going […]
DIY Waterless Car Wash
Did you know that the average car wash wastes hundreds of gallons of water? For those interested in conserving water and living greener, the waterless car wash has become one of the latest, greatest fads in eco friendly practices. But how does it work? And is it really possible to clean your car without using […]
The Green Car: A Way of Life
Think owning a car means you have to give up your commitment to lighten your carbon footprint? Think again. There are actually dozens of ways that you can ensure your car isn’t needlessly contributing to pollution levels and rising greenhouse effects in major metro areas. Here are just a few tips to turn your car […]
Pros and Cons of Owning an Electric Car
Electric cars have been trying to make their way into the mainstream for decades – but only lately has the technology really emerged to make owning an electric car an affordable reality. But electric cars aren’t just about plugging in your wheels overnight then racing around town without a care in the world, happy in […]
