Archive for August 16th, 2008

Recently, J.D. Power and Assoc. revealed that Toyota is the best car company when it comes to keeping its customers coming back for more.  Their data also shows that GM comes in second place in this category. Among recent shoppers of new vehicles who have owned a Toyota, Lexus, or Scion, 69% bought another car […]

Do you feel apprehensive about shopping for a new car?  Are you worried you don’t know enough about financing and new car warranties?  Or that you will say something that will give the dealer the upper hand in negotiations?  Car shopping doesn’t have to be stressful.  Here are some things that you shouldn’t tell a […]

Why do people buy sports cars?  They aren’t designed to be practical, they are designed for fun.  They are available in different models, such as hatchbacks and two-seat roadsters.  Most models have very little cargo space, while others provide rear cargo room that is ample.  If you’re looking to purchase a sports car, here are […]

When people are renting cars from companies like Hertz and Enterprise, they are now asking for a hybrid.  To meet demands, the rental car industry is adding more and more hybrids to fleets. In the next several months, Enterprise will have a hybrid fleet of 5,000, while Hertz, is planning to add 2,400 hybrids to […]

When the Toyota Highlander was redesigned for 2008, it only had a V-6 drivetrain, and defended it by claiming that people wanting four-cylinders would instead buy a RAV4. Apparently, that has all changed. With fuel prices through the roof, it seems like a smart move to have a four-cylinder Highlander. The new 2.7-liter four-cylinder comes […]