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What Are the 10 Most Fuel Efficient Cars of the Last 24 Years?

According to combined city / highway mileage estimates provided by the EPA, the ten most fuel efficient cars since 1986 are:1) 2000 Honda Insight, 53 MPG2) 2010 Toyota Prius, 50 MPG3) 1986 Chevy Sprint ER, 48 MPG4) 1990-94 Geo Metro XFI, 47 MPG5) 1986-87 Honda Civic HF Coupe, 46 MPG6) 1994-95 Honda...

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Honda Recall Announced on Over 410,000 Vehicles

Honda Motor Co. announced a recall on over 410,000 vehicles. Over 344,000 Honda's Odyssey minivans and 68,000 Honda Element S.U.V.s have been recalled because of "soft" brake pedals. The brakes can, in a statement issued by Honda, over time cause a loss of braking power as time and wear cause...

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What Are the Cars Most Researched Online?

Kelly Blue Book is one of the foremost authorities on new and used car pricing. Each year they compile a list of the 20 most researched cars over the previous 12 months, which is also a good indicator of a car's popularity. For 2010, the cars most often researched online are: 1. Honda Accord2....

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What Are the 10 Most Stolen Cars in the US?

According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, these cars were stolen more than any others in America last year.

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Honda Recalls Several Models for Air Bag Defect

Honda has announced it is recalling 440,000 vehicles in the United States due to an airbag defect. One fatality and several injuries have been linked to the flaw, Honda said. The automaker had already recalled some models last November. The recall was instated because the air bag inflator on...

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Dutch Inventor Builds 214 Mpg Motorcycle

If you want the ultimate in fuel efficient vehicles, you may want to give Dutch inventor and auto designer Allert Jacobs a call.  Starting with a 114 mpg Honda Innova motorcycle, Jacobs created a custom fiberglass shell that dramatically improves the bike's aerodynamic profile.  He also...

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What Are the Different Types of Hybrid Vehicles?

Most people have heard of hybrid vehicles, but are completely unaware that there are different types that use completely different technology. RideLust recently compiled The Complete Beginner's Guide To Hybrid Terminology, which explains the differences in detail. Roughly speaking, there are four...

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What Is the Most Stolen Motorcycle Brand?

According to data published by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), Honda motorcycles are the brand most often stolen in the United States. From 2006 to 2009, Honda motorcycles accounted for 25% of all motorcycles stolen in the United States, followed by Yamaha (20%), Suzuki (17%),...

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What Kind of Engines Do Indycars Use?

Cars that run in the IndyCar series currently use a normally aspirated (non-turbocharged) 3.5 liter V8 engine built by Ilmor Engineering but branded as a Honda.  The motors make approximately 600 horsepower and have proven to be very reliable; since the series began using these engines in...

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Will Power Wins 2010 Indycar Road Course Trophy

Who is the best IndyCar driver on road courses and street circuits? In 2010, the award goes to Will Power of Penske Racing, who took home the Mario Andretti Trophy at the start of this weekend's Honda Grand Prix of Sonoma. Power celebrated his award by taking both the pole position for Sunday's...