If you are a car collector, chances are you've thought about insuring your prized possession, but didn't think it was possible.  Check out this article from About.com for some ideas.  

Check out this video for some gas saving tips, some of which may surprise you. 

It turns out that some of the cars from the latest and fourth installment of "Fast and the Furious" are up for sale on eBay.  According to this article, they don't seem to be worth much because they have been pretty well damaged, so beware...not that you were going to go out and buy one.  Can you imagine me pulling into the driveway in a Buick with "F-Bomb" painted on the front?  "Hey daddy, what does THAT mean?"  Anyways, I'm sure somebody will buy them and do something creative.  

You know that strange looking vehicle that Paul Blart: Mall Cop drove around at work?  That's called a Segway.  Now, imagine one of those, but for sitting instead of standing, and going up to 35mph.  Slap a shield on the front of it and a little steering wheel, and what you have is something pretty close Segway's P.U.M.A. (Personal Urban Mobility & Accessibility).  Project P.U.M.A. is Segway and GM's latest attempt to bring about "the shift that is needed for the future of transportation."  More from the site: "It values less over more; taking up less space, using less energy, produced more efficiently with fewer parts, creating fewer emissions during production and operation, all while offering more enjoyment, productivity, and connectivity."  The design appears to defy reason and logic, but a look at this video clip shows that it does just fine in staying balanced.  Sounds like a great idea for use in Urban areas, and if the above is true then it could be a viable solution for the future.  Of course that would mean an immense culture shift, especially in America, where a. many areas are spread out, and b. we Yankees value our powerful vehicles too much.   See Topgear's article on it here.  

If you are interested in cars, which I assume you are if you are reading this, tomorrow (Saturday, April 11) marks the beginning of the 2009 New York International Auto Show. 

From the website: "For 109-years, NYIAS has ignited the passion and stirred the soul of car lovers with its futuristic concept cars and new vehicles and 2009 is no exception.  Compare every new car on the market under one roof, in one day, without any pressure to buy.  Whether you’re looking for a small car that makes a big impression, something fun, fast and frugal, or you want to get plugged into a hybrid or electric vehicle there is no better place to research your next new car, crossover, minivan, SUV, or truck." 

Check out all of the show information here.    

It is rare these days that anything positive come out regarding the automotive industry, but the 2009 Dodge Ram is garnering multiple awards for its safety and design.  Along with the 2009 Challenger, the two were awarded truck of the year and car of the year awards by the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press Association.  "Both the Dodge Ram 1500 and the Dodge Challenger were decisive winners in this year’s competition,” said Michael Cotsworth, President of the association.  Read this article for more details.