Archive for March, 2006

10 secrets that could help you Cars.com has devised 10 "secrets" that the mainstream consumer is oblivious of. These secrets can help you get the best deal, save gas, and be informed when purchasing or maintaining your automobile.  Here are three: 1. The Best Finance RatesDealers aren’t required to give you the best finance rate. […]

New technology from the auto world Most Automakers  are looking into the future. However, it looks like Nissan maybe the first off the line with the next generation of safety features. Nissan’s newest development is the "Safety Shield" which is an "an electronic system that helps drivers control the distance between their car and the […]

A breakdown of where your money goes when you buy gas Gas prices are a hot topic here at AutoWarranties.com, but I want to make sure everyone knows where his or her money is going. That’s what being a smart investor is all about, right?   And, with the fluctuation of gas prices, it’s only natural […]

Gas prices are raised again Gas prices are back on the rise. U.S. gas prices are up 11 cents in two weeks which cancels out the 9 cents drop at the beginning of January. Retail gas prices across the country climbed an average of 11 cents in the past two weeks, according to a new […]

Kia will build its first US production plant in Georgia Kia will be investing $1.2 billion in their first production plant in the US. The plant will be located in West Point, Troup County, Ga. and is expected to be completed in 2009. Georgia was competing with Kentucky and Mississippi to acquire the plant. Apparently, […]

The high price of hybrids Hybrid cars have been around for a few years, but they’ve yet catch on because of the high price tag.  Until recently, if you bought a hybrid,  you would’ve probably ended up spending more money in five years than you would if you bought the gas-only counterpart.  And, that is […]

Cottman, Aamco to merge chains Aamco and Cottman are set to merge their respective chains to form one of the largest automotive repair chains in America. The combined company, to operate under the Aamco name, will be 83 percent owned by American Capital Strategies Ltd. of Bethesda, Md., a publicly traded investment company. American Capital […]

GM cuts employee’s pension plans After a difficult year, GM is announcing changes in employee’s pension plans. This should come as no surprise, almost all companies that "restructure" cut their employee’s pensions to save money. Effective Jan. 1, GM will freeze the accrued pension benefits for approximately 40,000 U.S. salaried employees. The change won’t affect […]

Toyota is excited about their expansion into Europe Last year Toyota sold 964,000 vehicles in Europe. Selling that many cars in Europe is a milestone for Asian automakers, and Toyota wants that trend to continue. As an extension to the post Europe new battleground for U.S. and Asian automakers, Toyota Motor Company sold 964,000 units […]

DaimlerChrystler recalls 23,677 luxury cars DiamlerChrystler, the German automaker, is recalling 23,677 luxury cars because of defects. The recall includes Mercedes-Benz S-Class sold in mainland China from October 1998 through March 2005. The recall covers 23,677 S-Class models built between October 1998 to March 2005, spokesman Frank Bracke told The Associated Press in a telephone […]