Archive for July, 2008

With gas prices on the rise and summer traveling in full gear, Americans are trying to find ways to save at the gas pump.  Ford has put together some easy tips for all motorists, which suggest ways to alter their driving behavior. First of all, drivers should slow down and keep a steady speed.  Consider […]

According to J.D. Power and Associates, in 2008, overall satisfaction for customers with dealer service improved drastically. Over two-thirds of the 37 brands that were ranked showed gains. The study, which is now in its 28th year, looks at the satisfaction among car owners who get maintenance or repairs done at the service department of […]

College students who live a long distance from their school find it hard to commute on a daily basis. It can be tough to wait for a bus, as well as time consuming. Having a vehicle can help a great deal in this situation. But students are usually tight for cash, so they need to […]

California residents can now look at The Source for lease quotes and prices on Infiniti vehicles.  Motorists who live in California that want to find out about financing programs and lease programs can visit The Source.  Select models of 2008 Infiniti cars have 0% financing and an excellent auto warranty, according to The Source. Infiniti […]

Used vehicles with good economy that at one time would have been hard for dealers to sell, such as the Chevrolet Aveo and Ford Focus, are now being sold at record speed, and their prices have gone up.  According to J.D. Power & Associates, the ten pre-owned cars with the prices rising the fastest include […]

Ford has high expectations for the 2010 Fiesta subcompact.  With U.S. car shoppers turning to small, fuel-efficient cars as a solution to high fuel prices, the sales of Ford have been hurt by a lineup of primarily trucks.  Ford has currently suspended its idea of returning to profitability in 2009.  Instead, they are counting on […]

If fuel prices keep rising at this rate, people are going to have to drastically change their attitudes. Drivers must learn to cope by changing their commutes or even relocating.   Europeans are already paying triple what Americans are shelling out for fuel.  However, they have the advantage of a public easily accessible transportation system. There […]

Purchasing a used vehicle can be a wise financial decision that will allow you to save thousands of dollars, if you take the time to do your homework ahead of time. This is especially true in these hard times when you are pinching pennies and trying to save on fuel. New vehicles lose approximately 40 […]

It can prove to be challenging to find a vehicle that is handicap-accessible to suit your needs.  And, it can be virtually impossible to try to sort through newspaper ads.  A very useful website started by Rick Shutes is HandicapAutoTrader.com.  His goal was to help disable people find vehicles that they find suitable. HandicapAutoTrader.com is […]

According to the Vice Chairman of General Motors, Bob Lutz, business as usual is no longer acceptable; consumers are demanding green, fuel-efficient vehicles.  Lutz has been promoting the newest green technology by GM.  However, he says that although GM will meet the market demands, motorists are going to have to be prepared to pay for […]