A South Carolina man whose vehicle was still under warranty said he was an able to get repairs done in a timely manner.
Since the middle of last year this consumer has been trying to get his van repaired but has not been able to get complete satisfaction.  The car has been into the shop numerous […]

Here is the situation presented to us…
Q: One of our contract holders allowed a friend to take over his car payments for 6 months while he was out of the US. A notarized contract was signed by both people. A month later, after the car was put in the shop for repairs incurring a $750 […]

Sometimes I think there is no such thing as a good new car warranty. 
 I had a new Ford Thunderbird and just prior to the manufacturer’s warranty expiration it was missing on one cylinder, apparently because the ignition coils failed. After some arguing, Ford issued a warranty extension for just this issue.  Shortly thereafter, while […]

Automobile Innovation Joined by Mitsubishi FFV
Look for Mitsubishi to provide another entry into the automobile industry trend toward fuel efficiency in Brazil in 2007 and the United States by 2009. The Mitsubishi Motors Corporation’s Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) is capable of being powered by gasoline, ethanol, or a mix of both, reducing hazardous emissions while […]

The drop in self-serve gas prices in LA county and surrounding areas sets records
Though the price of crude oil remains steady, the average self-serve price of gas at the pump in LA and Orange County has dropped dramatically since this past August. From an article in the Daily Breeze:
The average price of a gallon […]

When Two Giant Automobile Manufacturers Become One
What would the world do if GM and Ford became a single company? Probably treat it like any other American automobile manufacturing company. So what is so exciting about the potential alliance of two of the major automotive players? Quite a bit, if you’re at all involved with auto […]

Translation: A Full-Sized Vehicle Purchase Deal
If there’s one way to battle difficult times for your automotive company, it’s to strike a sweet-sounding deal with your patrons. GM is doing just that as it announces that its 2007 line of full-sized pick-up trucks will go for no more than the 2006 line. Without getting nit-picky about […]

US Auto Makers Encouraged To Approach like Asian Competitors
The global competition fury between the United States’ automobile manufacturers and Asian-based industries rages enough without the recent concern over fuel efficiency and gas prices. Now statistics are showing that a race between automakers at home and abroad is being overtaken by economic common sense, replacing former […]

California Blames The Automotive Industry
Concerned about pollution? Global decay? Environmental health? California is. But instead of taking the pick up litter, recycle, and enforce carpooling approach, the state of California turns to an unlikely industrial group claiming their major contribution to environmental decline. California is suing several auto manufacturers in an effort to increase the […]

Automobile Manufacturers Take Their Chances
No one can argue that 2007 is a crucial year for the automotive world. Recent recalls, fuel crises, and desperate public relations incidences coming from some of the top vehicle makers has left the manufacturers struggling to make up for lost public loyalty. It’s going to be a year to watch […]