February 12th, 2008
London tacks on a up charge for gas-guzzlers
by: Sarah

Big Ben and a YukonLondon is one city that is taking the environment seriously.  They have just announced the new charge for entering the city.  Now, I think this is a little silly to up charge from the regular 8 pounds, but whatever helps the environment in the long run is good.

People with the most polluting cars, such as sports utility vehicles and high-powered performance cars, will pay a daily charge of 25 pounds to drive into central London.

The move is to cut traffic congestion and polluting vehicles in the city.  That sounds good to me, and the 25 pounds would definitely deter people from entering the city.  I know I wouldn’t go to London in a big Yukon Denali, $48 is not worth it, unless you carpooled.

But, what about hybrid SUVs?

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Info: Posted February 12th, 2008  in Random News, World News
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January 9th, 2008
The New Cadillac Provoq At CES - Named After Gay Sex?
by: Stuart

I saw and thought “cool, Cadillac is doing something American car companies can be proud of…”

But, maybe not. The car is great, the hybrid hydrogen electric is killer but the name Cadillac .

The first result are automotive focused but many of the rest based on the search term Provoq are gay Asian influenced sites, Provoq Men at Metro Bar, Provoq sexy male masturbation and so on are the search results not something I go looking for. Really, not my interest when looking for anything and especially the new Cadillac. I just wanted to see the new Caddie.

The results are strange and I can’t find a reference for the term Provoq (maybe someone can tell us if this is a common or street term). Either way, if someone searches for your new technically, environmentally advance auto, would you want these results? Not me.

Either way, Cadillac, do a search before you pick the name of a new and ground breaking vehicle, it might just equate to gay sex…or not.

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