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New Chevy Spark Wastes No Space, Gas
Written by Jim Motavalli, Mother Nature Network
Growth has long been Detroit’s mantra, but now the industry is surviving by thinking small. I’m writing this from Germany, where gasoline costs $7 or $8 a gallon (you thought $4 was high!) and a Jetta is a big car. I did see a Hummer in Leipzig, but believe me it’s an anomaly. More typical of what’s going on in Berlin these days is the launch of a fleet of 1,000 Car2Go Smart share cars — the largest concentration in the world.
America is finally getting hip to small cars, and the 2013 Chevy Spark, … read more
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Auto Parts
Auto parts are recyclable as scrap metal, but they can also be reused. Many websites and local businesses accept used parts. Your local city government is also a great resource. If your city doesn’t have its own collection facility, chances are they know who does.
