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An electric SUV might seem like an environmental oxymoron. But using ultra-efficient and inexpensive electric fuel in a spacious sports utility could be the key to gaining wider acceptance of EVs among American consumers. This purely electric 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV, listed for $16,900 in a classified ad on eBay, is the prototype for this [...]
by Chad Tyson in Listings
The Amphicar wasn’t a great car and it wasn’t a great boat. But if you’re in the market for a slow speed cruiser that you can literally drive into a lake (and back out again), there’s no better choice.
by Derek Mau in Car Reviews, Reviews
Likes: Responsive handling 6-speed manual transmission enhances the driving experience Excellent fuel economy Stylish exterior design Dislikes: Lack of horsepower with no option to upgrade Weak set of tech features compared to competition Below average sound and navigation systems
by eBay Motors in Community
Our garage “throwdown” continues with Episode 6. With three of the cars battling it out in the paint booth, it’s shaping up to be a fight to the finish. Meanwhile, the fourth vehicle gets its heart. Head over to http://BUILTfromEBAY.com now to watch the episodes, follow every build, catch up on past episodes, and vote [...]
by Jim Pickering in Listings
A lot of people think the muscle car era ended in 1972. And for the most part, they’re right. But if you knew where to look, you could still get a fire-breathing tire killer in 1973 – and that place was at your local Pontiac dealership.
August 4th and 5th saw record attendance for short course racing at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernadino, CA. Those in attendance got their money’s worth and then some with some intense action in the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series. With all of the banging going on in the dirt with these high-powered trucks, some [...]
by Chad Tyson in Listings
Despite 15 million examples built during a 19-year production run, an original Model T is a unique sight on roads today. For good reason — anyone with an idea on how driving should be will probably find the three pedals and lack of shift lever disconcerting.
