Every April 22nd, the world celebrates Earth Day, an annual worldwide event that reminds people about the importance of keeping the environment clean and sustainable. First celebrated in 1970, over 175 countries now celebrate the event. During this day, conservational activities, such as recycling drives and tree planting are held in many places around the…

The focus of the November Tokyo Motor Show last year combined the theme of environmental awareness and the technology of the auto industry. Automakers around the world, including Japan’s major carmakers, showcased their eco-friendly vehicles at the exhibit. These automakers not only made known their regard for Mother Earth, they also showed they could use…

The weight of legacy rides on the shoulders of the Ford Motor Company, which bears the name of its eponymous founder, Henry Ford—the man responsible for bringing the automobile within reach of the average American. In today’s globalized economy, however, most affordable vehicles are now produced by foreign manufacturers. An editorial by the Consumer Reports…

As the cost of living increases, many people resort to some penny-pinching measures. Prompt repairs of roofs and heating systems, for instance, extend the useful service lives of these items and delay the need for costly replacements. The same thing applies to cars, as former financial planner Gary Foreman writes in an article for USNews.com.…