Seattle Post-Intelligencer: WheelsGet the latest car reviews and tips from seattlepi.comCar Talk: Loose tie rods can't be detected from how car rides or handles- (Found July 2, 2008 ) A reader writes: "How can you tell if your tie rods are loose and need to be replaced"http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/wheels/368421_talk27.html?source=rss New Ford Escape Hybrid even better- (Found July 2, 2008 ) With gasoline prices jumping to record levels, many of us are rethinking our vehicle needs and wondering whether we can afford family-size sport utility vehicles for everyday use. The new crossover models offer better fuel-efficiency choices than the traditional truck-based SUVs. But an even better choice might be one of the new gasoline-electric hybrid models.http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/wheels/368418_road27.html?source=rss Struggling GM announces cutbacks and rebates- (Found July 2, 2008 ) On the verge of ceding its crown to Toyota as the best-selling car company in the U.S., General Motors has announced more production cuts as well as sweeping new incentives on many 2008 models.http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/wheels/368394_tw127.html?source=rss Car Talk: Driving with parking brake on You'd better put a stop to that- (Found July 2, 2008 ) A reader writes: "Twice now, I have left a late-evening rehearsal without releasing the parking brake on my 2007 Toyota Corolla Matrix, and driven 10 miles home (50 mph on the freeway most of the way) before discovering my ridiculous error. Please tell me what horrible things I have done to my car."http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/wheels/367508_talk20.html?source=rss Buick's largest sedan offers quiet ride- (Found July 2, 2008 ) Don't worry that young people are almost universally unimpressed by the Buick Lucerne. Buick's largest sedan -- which is one of the few left on the market that can seat up to six passengers -- isn't for them, anyway.http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/wheels/367524_road20.html?source=rss General Motors to build fleet of 100 electric cars- (Found July 2, 2008 ) General Motors Corp. next year will begin building a test fleet of more than 100 Chevrolet Volts, the electric car that recharges at a wall outlet, the automaker's top product executive said.http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/wheels/367483_tw120.html?source=rss |