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The first two full-fledged gas/electric hybrid cars available in the U.S. were nothing short of technological moonshots, so great was their departure from the established paradigms of carbuilding. We all marveled at the Honda Insight's slippery shape, exotic aluminum construction, and stratospheric EPA numbers. Then we were dazzled by the Toyota Prius's multiple electric motors and video-game energy-flow displays. But once the initial astonishment subsided, we couldn't help but notice that these cars just weren't terribly satisfying to drive day in and day out.

In this article at Muscle Car News, the author visits with Shaver Automotive Restoration, a company that specializes in revitalizing hot rods and classic cars, to get some tips on correct chroming. Not all parts are worthy of being re-plated; some will need to be replaced. Read on to learn how to determine what can be saved and what needs to go in the dumpster.

Thieves still prefer cars over SUVs or pickups—although large SUVs are becoming more common on the lists. In two separate studies, one from CCC and the other from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), at least seven of the ten most commonly stolen vehicles in the United States are cars, with the Acura Integra, Toyota Camry, Honda Civic and Honda Accord prominent in the lists.  But, can you guess which car is the most stolen in America?

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We first got wind of this special sports car after a colleague from Japan sent us a couple of blurry photos of it in a studio. We were immediately intrigued, prompting us to ask the folks at Nissan North America about this familiar-yet-unusual-looking vehicle. They looked at us as if we drank too much cough syrup. Well, it was time to investigate on our own. A quick trip to Japan not only verified the existence of this automobile, we discovered that there are actually two versions. Here's what we uncovered.

Midway between the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Phoenix, in Maricopa, Arizona is home to the world-famous Estrella Sailport for soaring and Harrah's Casino featuring more than 475 slot machines. But less well known, it is also home to Al Saffrahn's, 'Al's Hudson Company'. Al's may not be world famous in the same sense as The Sailport or Harrah's Casino, but in certain circles it is a legendary facility.

What do the U.S. military, the National Park Service, Neil Young, Harvard University, and Daryl Hannah all have in common? The answer may surprise you. These celebrities and organizations have turned to an alternative way of fueling their cars, buses and trucks. They're using biodiesel, a fuel that leaves their tailpipes smelling a bit like French fries. But more importantly, they're using biodiesel in hopes that it will help save the planet.