Archive for July, 2008

If you ask a woman if she would like to buy a Dodge Viper, chances are she will say “no”.  This car is a V-10 two seater that starts at approximately $80,000.  Although this may not be a woman’s cup of tea, studies show that many men would like to have this car.  Like many […]

Modern vehicles are skillfully designed to be sophisticated and elegant.  New cars have dashboards with innovative technology that have motorists in awe.  This technology benefits drivers, as long as they know how the various functions work.  Yet, how many people actually know all of the operations of these switches and controls? When a driver gets […]

Car accidents are always unnerving and happen unexpectedly.  An accident leaves motorists feeling shocked and stunned, and often, they don’t know what to do next.  Here are some important steps to take in this situation. First, make sure everyone is OK, and if not place a 911 call.  Also, always contact the police and then […]

An accelerating driver trend from SUVs and pickup trucks to small fuel-efficient cars will help reduce rollovers, but experts on safety are worried that a smaller fleet presents serious health risks, despite anti-collision systems, air bags, and other safety advances. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which measures the performance of cars in […]

Motorists have been able to enjoy car insurance rates that have been low for several years, but now that is all changing. According to Insurance.com, which is a car insurance agency online, in Illinois and Missouri, rates went up 3.8% from April to June. A vehicle owner in Missouri who paid $1,569 per year now […]

What a pleasant surprise.  A sensible, simple, enjoyable vehicle equipped with all-wheel drive, good fuel-efficiency, a comfortable interior, and a nice amount of people space, all with the addition of an auto warranty. This is what you will find in the Subaru Impreza. Generally, this car hasn’t been a frontrunner when shoppers are considering purchasing […]

Recently, the California Secretary of State signed a new regulation that requires all new vehicles being sold in the state to have a sticker stating their environmental impact. In the past, consumers have only been concerned with such things as sticker prices and an auto warranty.  But now, motorists have more information to compare. These […]

Many people claim to love the smell of a new car.  However, the chemicals that gives cars that new smell may be harmful and have been known to cause long-term health issues.  However, consumers now have a guide that will aid them in figuring out the cars that are the safest. An advocacy group in […]

General Motors may have fallen behind on the technology of the hybrid, but it is going to be competitive with the new electric car generation. Tuesday, GM made an announcement that they will become partners with the Electric Power Research Institute, which is representative of at least 30 utilities, to speed up the commercialization of […]

In Bowling Green, KY, GM just unveiled a six-figure Corvette.  This is at a time when gas prices are at an all time high, and the economy has hit people hard.  People just want to protect their wallets by having reliable, fuel-efficient vehicles with an auto warranty. So, is this the right time to introduce […]