Archive for November, 2008

The 2008 BMW M3 coupe is an amazing new vehicle that is powerful and slick.  It features a double-disc clutch, as well as a 6-speed transmission that is nothing but race-quality.  It has an onboard electronic system that evaluates road conditions at 200 million times a second, which allows the vehicle to know exactly what […]

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety designated the Audi Q7 as a Top Safety Pick.  This is the highest rating possible by the group, which means the Audi Q7 had top scores in front, rear and side crash tests. The Q7 is considered a large SUV by the IIHS, and typically vehicles in this class […]

A test drive is a necessary step when buying a new car.  But once you sit in the driver’s seat you have a limited time to make some crucial decisions.  What do you need to look out for? First of all it is important to take your time.  Make sure you walk around the vehicle […]

Ford, who apparently loves mini-sites, has started a webpage for the new 2011 Ford Fiesta.  It may be premature, but since Ford is trying desperately to prove its relevance to Congress, displaying some of its cars of the future makes perfect sense at the moment. Ford displays a few pictures of the vehicle, however, Ford […]

Ford revealed last week a new instrument cluster that is energy-conscious and has many interactive leaves-for its Milan and Fusion Hybrids.  Well, apparently Ford and Honda hired the same analysts, because Honda just debuted a system that is very similar. Honda’s new Ecological Drive Assist System, or Eco Assist, will be available this spring on […]

A recent survey shows that only 29% of teenagers receive their licenses when they become eligible.  This is considerably down from 1998 in which 43% of teens received their licenses when they were eligible.  This is almost a 50% decrease in ten years. Some reasons that the numbers have changed are parents who are willing […]

After two days of long hearings, the Ford, Chrysler and GM CEOs weren’t able to convince Congress that they deserve a $25 billion federal assistance loan.  Democratic leadership said they need written proposals that are more concrete by Dec. 2.  At that point if they find the argument compelling enough, there will be more hearings […]

Every year thousands of people are killed in car accidents.  Many of these crashes could have been avoided with some simple safety knowledge.  Here are some tips to keep your driving experience pleasant and help you avoid dangerous accidents. First of all, if your are taking any medicines, double check your product label to see […]

According to The American Consumer Satisfaction Index, the results from its Q2 aren’t good for domestic auto manufacturers.  The people at ASCI claim that customer satisfaction is higher than ever for the whole industry, however there aren’t any American automakers that made the top four.  And the bottom three on the list are made in […]

A recall has been issued by Kia of 6,680 of the Rondo EX and LX minivans from the model years 2008 and 2009.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there may be a defective fuel pump for the four-cylinder 2.4-liter engine, which may not be able to get enough fuel effectively to the […]