Archive for April, 2008

The Jaguar XF has a modern, fresh, take. It has a melodic V8, and a clean design with many safety benefits.  If you’re a Jaguar enthusiast, the new Jaguar XF won’t disappoint. The XF is a four door, rear-wheel drive five seater, which offers three trim choices. They are Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Supercharged. The […]

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 […]

Pontiac is returning to its bad boy roots with the G8 sport sedan.  This is a 5-passenger, V8 powered, rear-wheel-drive vehicle, which was based on the Holden Commodore.  This car offers high performance and ample passenger and cargo room, which make it a practical but sporty choice.  In addition, you can’t beat the sticker price […]

The number one safety device is undoubtedly the seat belt.  And even though seat belts save approximately 11,000 people in America from crashes every year, researchers are still working to find improvements for the belts.  If experts in safety have their way, drivers will go from wearing three-point belts to four point belts.  In addition, […]

One way to improve our world would be to alleviate road rage.  Everyone has gotten angry with another driver after being cut off. Wouldn’t it be great if we all had cars that helped curb road rage?  Well, those vehicles have arrived. Toyota’s RIN has friendliness in mind.  It has wide, deep windows that allow […]

Anti-lock brake systems (ABS) were made available on vehicles in the Unites States in 1978.  The first automaker to install them on production cars was Mercedes-Benz.  Cadillac began putting it in its luxury cars in 1986. This braking system uses computers onboard that are linked to wheel sensors that will automatically make the brakes pump […]

Why would someone want to buy a pickup?  They offer the most flexibility in carrying cargo.  In addition, pickups have large payload facilities and the ability to tow.  Trucks with four door cabs allow seating for five, which makes them a good family vehicle.  In addition to an auto warranty, what other considerations do you […]

Listed at $22,995 the Chevrolet Cobalt SS gives you a lot for your money. This lets you save on the sticker price so you can have funds for new car warranties, fuel and maintenance costs. This vehicle is superb in style and amenities, but retains a balance that few entry-level cars have. The SS version […]