Interesting how the one of the "22 Cars Americans Love Most" is a Chevy Volt, which uses premium fuel and gets 22-28 MPG when the generator is running. Yet the article takes a dig on the Toyota Prius, which gets 42-52 MPG overall and uses regular fuel. The PHV version gets about 62 MPG according to CNet's review. The V...more

I wouldn't call these models the most fuel efficient for battle. There is no real engine or drivetrain improvements from previous generations, they appear to have high center of gravity, and not very agile.  Would be cheaper just to buy more Humvees and develop better IED detection technologies.

The Occupiers are not the same type of protesters in other countries, even though they try to sell themselves as the same. The Occupiers also do not represent me, and I am in the middle class. Lost my job in the past, worked and finished school at the same time, and continued to move forward in my life without any gove...more

For those who says Islam is evil, any religion can be radicalized into a violent cult, even Baptists. Look at that idiot group that protests at military funerals.   For example, in the 1930s and 40s, the Japanese Shinto religion was radicalized by the Imperial military, waging World War II in the Pacific. If you l...more

BTW, two American automobile manufacturers are actually doing quite well IMHO: Ford and Tesla. Both have agreements with Toyota (plus other companies), and Ford especially survived on its own without U.S. taxpayer bailouts.

USA-Chevrolet Dude, if American companies actually invested their profits correctly, they would not have had to ask for bailouts from the U.S. taxpayers. For example, General Motors got rid of their Delco Products parts manufacturing years ago and have been investing in China more than in the U.S.. So why should I buy ...more

Sad for his family and friends, but I am glad that no one else was hurt or killed.

If you as a driver has a dog, cat, or whatever animal on your lap and you have an accident, you should be criminally charged  for animal cruelty and being a reckless driver.   However, if you have your pet properly restrained (e.g. in kennel in back or the car is partitioned so not to interfere with your duty as d...more

Jerry Lewis, going to miss you from the MDA. I continue donating for the good cause.