Archive for April, 2008

Consumers are really feeling the pinch due to higher prices in almost everything they need. People are getting bombarded from every direction. Now isn’t the time to even consider purchasing a new car. On Tuesday, Chrysler LLC announced that they have had a 19.4 decline in sales in the U.S. in comparison to March of […]

Expect some bright lights in the city this summer when the 2008 Cadillac Escalade Platinum edition comes to town. The most recent version of the SUV is lavish and well equipped. It will prove to be the first mainstream automobile featuring LED headlights. Light emitting diode technology (LED) has several advantages to the conventional auto […]

Last week California’s Air Resources Board withdrew its stringent mandates for vehicles with zero-emissions, in favor of hybrids that are charged with main electricity. California is the biggest and most important vehicle market in the world. In fact, over 2 million vehicles are purchased in the state every year. Consequently, the most new car warranties […]

Experian has just released its current statistics on used vehicles. They report an additional decline in sales last year. They are warning dealerships that 2008 may show little change because consumers are remaining cautious. Although pre-owned vehicle sales have had an overall fall, older vehicles between 5-7 yrs old reported a sales increase of 3.3%. […]

Both electric powered cars, and enormous gas-guzzlers were displayed over the weekend at the Lowe’s Motor Speedway car show. Officials at the track said the display was “From Mean to Green.” Electric cars were available, and even reasonably priced, leaving motorists with extra money to spend on an auto warranty and maintenance costs. For instance, […]

It can be quite a challenge to find a handicap-accessible vehicle to suit your needs.  Also, it can be nearly impossible to sort through newspapers and services online.  This is why Rick Shutes started HandicapAutoTrader.com.  He wanted to help people who are disabled find suitable vehicles. HandicapAutoTrader.com is great for buyers and sellers.  People who […]

Volkswagen is hoping that people can find their love of the small station wagon with their launch of the Sportwagen.  This will be available to car shoppers later this year in July. According to VW executives, the new wagon derived from the Jetta has the appeal of a compact car, and yet sports a European […]

For a very brief moment in 2007, General Motors was actually outsold by Toyota.  This occurred in the second quarter of the year, yet slipped back during the remainder of the year.  If Toyota hits its goal for production plans, it may take the lead again in 2008. Is this a big deal?  Well, you […]

Volvo Cars of North America is coming out with the C30 R-design, limited edition, which will be available this month.  The price on this vehicle will be $25,700. The C30 R-Design is a similar, yet outstanding version of the latest C30 hatchback.  This vehicle has the power to accompany its new, updated look.  The engine […]

Ford Motor Company is doing research to develop two new technologies for safety belts.  This is a step that could greatly reduce injury in car crashes. One of the safety belts that is a possibility is a four-point design that would incorporate a belt and suspenders system.  This is in lieu of the three-point seat […]