Archive for March, 2008

According to Bob Lutz, the Vice Chairman of GM, people are going to have to get with it.  He believes it isn’t acceptable to do business as usual. Lutz is promoting the latest green technology put out by GM.  However, while claiming that GM will meet the demands of the market, and difficult U.S. regulations […]

Forbes has assessed all of the vehicles out there and has concluded that as far as used cars go, the Honda Accord is at the top of their list. There are a lot of vehicles available that are certified pre-owned, claims Forbes, however, the Accord deserves acknowledgement. Forbes has based its decision on data concerned […]

You may think you’re getting a bargain, but you might be mistaken.  According to Consumer Reports, a car that is inexpensive initially might cost you more in the long run. People fail to add in additional costs such as, fuel, maintenance, an auto warranty, interest, depreciation, and interest.  After doing the math, you may find […]

Volkswagen and Audi have experienced a great deal of success with their personal version of the BorgWarner’s transmission that is dual-clutch.  Now, BMW has added a seven-speed transmission that is double clutch, coming out later this year, so Audi had decided to up the game by raising its gear count. According to Autocar magazine, Audi […]

Consumers are buying sedans more than ever.  They want to rely on their cars with the addition of an auto warranty and feel peace of mind.  This year Acura is taking note. In fact, Acura debuted three sedans at the New York Auto Show.  One of these is the Acura TSX, which is quite impressive. […]

Regulators for California’s air-quality are retreating from their previous goal of seeing electric vehicles in the thousands on roads. According to a staff report, it is recommended that the board reduce the number of electric cars required for automakers to put up for sale.  Instead, the focus is to be placed on hybrids that are […]

Automakers from Asia got a big sales boost from the cars that they introduced in New York at the annual auto show. Consumers are looking for small, fuel-efficient cars and Asia provided. Motorists today, gain peace of mind from a realistic car with an auto warranty. Some cars from Asia that were introduced were the […]

Volvo is already known for its affective safety features. So when Volvo debuts there latest safety technologies people take notice. Volvo has built on the safety methods that they already have, instead of using radical new approaches. Volvo’s new safety package will be available on the new Volvo XC60 coming out in the fall. This […]

Anyone who has held on to a Babe Ruth rookie card knows the rewards of purchasing an item that is a classic.  It retains its value and will provide a return that is significant.  Whether it is a painting, antique, or automobile, people are finding that the high quality of classics are twice as nice. […]

The best way to annoy a BMW executive is to ask about the new Mini station wagon.  In other words, the Mini Cooper Clubman. Today, in the car business, the station wagon conjures up negative imagery.  It is the opposite idea that BMW wants associated with the Mini. But if you really look at the […]