Category Archives: Feature Articles

Guy Fawkes’ Summer Vacation

Posted on August 14, 2012 by tomdwyer

Keeping up on the Occupy Movement Hard to believe that it wasn’t even a year ago… September will mark the one-year anniversary of the occupation of Zuccotti Park and the beginning of the Occupy movement.  Since the parks were cleared … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Cruise Control

Posted on August 14, 2012 by tomdwyer

Self-Driving Cars Are Closer Than You Think. One of the coolest things in the movie Minority Report was the self-driving car that docked at the living room wall and did all the work in the high speed chases.  It may … Continue reading →

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We’re already thinking Christmas, but please don’t kill us! Our Charitable Giving Calendar needs your vote!

Posted on July 9, 2012 by tomdwyer

Our normal editorial position at Your Car Matters is that anyone talking about Christmas before Thanksgiving should be shot, but we think we have a good reason for breaking our own rule.  We’re starting work on our annual Charitable Giving … Continue reading →

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Catching up with Naomi- What happened to the woman who fought with Les?

Posted on July 9, 2012 by tomdwyer

Sellwood seems like a quiet, pleasant neighborhood, but in 2011 it was the scene of an epic battle.  In April 2011 we told you about Naomi and Neal Montacre, owners of Naomi’s Organic Farm Supply, who were facing off against … Continue reading →

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Thank You For Your Service? Thanks is more than a word, it means keeping promises

Posted on June 1, 2012 by tomdwyer

Thank You For Your Service? Thanks is more than a word, it means keeping promises. It’s Veterans’ Day again and time to thank all our Veterans for their service.  This, as every year, it’s important to remember that the holiday … Continue reading →

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How To Protect Your Summer Road Trip- Why planning ahead keeps you in the driver’s seat

Posted on June 1, 2012 by tomdwyer

You may be packing the kids into the minivan for a trip to Disney, piling in with your friends for a drive to Burning Man, or heading to Boston to see an old flame, but if you’re planning a road … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, Jeff! Our shuttle driver drives on down the road

Posted on June 1, 2012 by tomdwyer

(Unfortunately, if you’re reading this now, we stopped offering our Courtesy Shuttle Service in July 2021.  Please call our Service Advisors at 503-230-2300 for details.) This month we have some news that will be particularly interesting (and a little sad) … Continue reading →

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No Nukes Is Good Nukes- Nuke News from John Bartels and Helen Caldicott

Posted on April 27, 2012 by tomdwyer

(note 5/8/12- Please click here to download our “Repeal Price-Anderson” poster and share it with your friends.) (note 5/29/11- If you’d like a great article on the economics of nuclear power that’s even more in-depth than the Your Car Matters … Continue reading →

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Driving On The Cheap- 10 Cheapest Cars To Own and Insure

Posted on April 27, 2012 by tomdwyer

Lots of folks ask us for car buying advice.  Our best advice is usually to buy something from Asia, America is good, stay away from Europe.  Tom’s overall pick year after year is the Toyota Corolla, a solid and reliable … Continue reading →

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The BP Armageddon Anniversary- Current Status of the Spill

Posted on April 27, 2012 by tomdwyer

In the two years since the worst environmental disaster in US history, all the spilled oil has been removed from the Gulf, all the people and businesses have been compensated for their losses, and happy wildlife is performing Disney-esque dancing … Continue reading →

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