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By Steve Temple Elvis had it right. You can do anything - but stay off of my blue suede shoes. That's how Matt Archuleton feels about his similarly colored 2014 Dodge 2500.

Many car buyers prefer cheap cars over high-priced quality cars. They will get advantages such as low price, easy-to-find spare parts and oil friendly. Of course, it has also drawbacks such as less features resulting in lesser performance. Quality and branded cars have features such as ac condenser. For instance a Honda ac condenser will give a comfortable and good ambience while the driving can drive faster.

The 2011 Mazda 3 has a higher level of road manners and overall refinement than one would normally expect in this price range. With its top-of-the-class handling, well-equipped cabin, strong 2.5-liter engine and extensive luxury feature availablity, the new Mazda 3 is definitely worthy of serious consideration for those interested in an affordable hatchback or sedan. \n

The third-generation wagon made its debut for 2004 and can be found in both E320 and E500 forms. Used Mercedes E-Class sedans and wagons can also be found with optional 4Matic all-wheel drive (it was standard on the E500 wagon until it was discontinued following the 2006 model). In 2005, the E55 AMG wagon was added, while in 2007, the AMG models got a larger V8 engine (507-horsepower, 0 - 60 mph in 4.3 seconds) minus the supercharger and were renamed the E63 AMG.\n

Following a significant refresh for the entire lineup of Odyssey minivans in the 2008 model year, the 2009 Odyssey receives additional upgrades on the EX-L trim level with features previously exclusive to the Odyssey Touring.

The 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer is a compact sedan that can offer a higher level of driving excitement without breaking the bank. With its strong-engined GTS and Ralliart trims, capable handling, edgy looks, and solid crash test scores, the Lancer is a sporty alternative to economy sedans.

Everyone loves a clean car, but washing a car is actually dirty business for the environment! Did you know that it's actually greener to take your car to a commercial carwash than to wash it at home? According to International Carwash Association washing your car at home actually wastes 80-140 gallons of water and the toxins from washing your car end up in your storm drain, polluting rivers and streams. Washing your car at a carwash only consumes 45 gallons or less and commercial carwashes are required by law to treat the water so it doesn't pollute the earth. If you do chose to wash your car at home, make sure you find eco-friendly products. You can purchase biodegradable soap at Simple Greenor make your own! Also, try not to use your driveway, but wash your car on your lawn. This way the toxic water can be absorbed and neutralized by the soil. There are even ways to wash your car without using water at all! There are some carwashes that use the waterless technique, which includes a solution that is sprayed on the car and then wiped away with a cloth. You can search for a waterless carwash in your area; just make sure they use eco-friendly products. You can even buy your own waterless car wash products on the Freedom Waterless Carwash website. Let's have a sparkling clean car and a sparkling clean planet! Think Green When Washing Your Car If you must wash your car at home, choose a biodegradable soap specifically formulated for automotive parts, such as Simple Green's Car Wash or Gliptone's Wash 'n Glow. Or you can make your own biodegradable car wash by mixing one cup of liquid dishwashing detergent and 3/4 cup of powdered laundry detergent (each should be chlorine- and phosphate-free and non-petroleum-based) with three gallons of water. This concentrate can then be used sparingly with water over exterior car surfaces. Check out the About.com website for more info! Waterless Car Wash Products are Good for Small Jobs One way to avo

Edison2, the tiny, Virginia-based engineering company that won the $5 million mainstream class in the Automotive X Prize last year, recently tested the performance of its all-electric, four-passenger Very Light Car design - a rounded pod with outboard-mounted wheels - at Roush Laboratories in Livonia, Mich.

In Sunday's Automobiles section, Ro McGonegal spends time with the latest creation from Baldwin-Motion and delves into the back story of the Brooklyn-born tuner shop, which built customized Chevrolet performance cars from 1967 to 1975.

The 2012 Audi TT gets a burst of testosterone and sports-car cred with a bold new TT RS model; otherwise it's a surprisingly well-rounded (and economical) performer.

The 2012 Chevy Camaro isn't practical, but it's a stunning looking and offers scorching performance--even without the ZL1 package.

Yet for all that bulk, the Mulsanne is a surprisingly nimble, taut performer, Mr. Ulrich finds, capable of running 0-60 in 5.1 seconds.

It's one of GM's best-executed products of the past few years, and even in its final year on sale, the 2012 Chevy Malibu still ranks highly for its spacious cabin, smooth performance and handsome silhouette.