Archive for April 18th, 2008

When purchasing a family vehicle several things should be considered.  These include reliability, safety, fuel-efficiency, and other personal concerns.  In addition, consumers should factor in the price of the vehicle to own, not just the sticker price.  For instance, new car warranties, maintenance costs, and insurance all need to be part of the equation. It […]

When its time to test-drive a vehicle, you need to keep several things in mind.  You should drive the exact model and trim you’re interested in, ask the salesperson for silence, and choose the road yourself.  This is one of the most important drives you’ll ever take, so you need to get the most out […]

The Saturn Vue SUV green line will have better fuel-efficiency than the Vues that are gas only.  They feature a simple hybrid system that Ford and Toyota use.  The green line is only around $1,500 more than the price of a comparable Vue that only operates on gas.  This allows consumers to be able to […]

If you are concerned with driving a “green” vehicle, you need to think about a small car, or a hybrid. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy says that out of the 12 cars that are ranked the highest for being green in 2008, one third of them have hybrid powertrains. These cars have a […]