Car Craft Nationals ends today
The 2008 Car Craft Magazine Summer Nationals ends today at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul. More than 4,000 street machines and muscle cars are a part of the event, which features all makes and models of two-wheel-drive vehicles as well as feature cars. More than 45,000 car lovers are expected to attend. Hours are: Today, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the gate. For more information about the event, visit www.carcraft.com or call 1-877-413-6515.
Making choices
The latest Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research study reports that now, more than ever before, new-car shoppers are adjusting their spending habits due to increasing gas prices. "Gas prices are already affecting vehicle sales in every segment, and traditional sport utility vehicles have been especially hard hit," says Jack Nerad of Kelley Blue Book. "Other industries will feel the pinch as consumers cut out ... clothes, eating out and entertainment just so they can pay the fuel bills."
Car care helps fuel efficiency
The Car Care Council warns that putting off vehicle care and maintenance can make matters worse when it comes to fuel economy. "You can't control the price of gas, but you can control how much gas you burn by proper maintenance and how you drive," says Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. "Performing simple and inexpensive maintenance can save as much as $1,200 a year in gas cost." For a free copy of the Car Care Guide, visit www.carcare.org.
Visit MotorMouth blog
Are you a fan of collectible or classic cars? If you are, then check out the MotorMouth blog at Startribune.com/cars. MotorMouth Kris Palmer, freelance auto writer and editor, who also puts together this section's Weekend Garage column every Saturday, blogs about vintage cars, the collectible auto scene and just about everything else that goes vroom. And, as with any good blog, you can participate. You can post comments and converse with others about a wide variety of vintage car topics.
