Archive for April 25th, 2008

A new hybrid system will be making an appearance soon. It’s called the two-mode. The Allison Transmission division of General Motors, BMW, and DaimlerChrysler developed this originally. This alliance is called the Global Hybrid Corporation. This full-hybrid system is called a two-mode hybrid since it has low and high-speed electric variable transmission modes. For high […]

Recently, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners did a study on the best and worst places in the country for auto insurance.  The study showed that drivers living in the Northeast pay the highest premiums. The most costly state was New Jersey.  Its average premiums are more that $1,300 per year.  Our nations capital, Washington […]

Unless you are actually a mechanic yourself, it may require a leap of faith to deal with a repair shop.  However, paying attention to your mechanic’s actions can give you clues to their honesty.  Here are some things to look out for. If your mechanic tells you to flush your engine right away, or it […]