Archive for September 27th, 2008

The Saturn Vue SUV green line will have better fuel economy than the Vues that are gas only.  They feature a simple hybrid system that Ford and Toyota use.  The green line is only around $1,500 more than the price of a comparable Vue that only operates on gas.  This allows consumers to be able […]

With gas prices over $4 per gallon, motorists are looking a little more closely at used cars.  The National Automobile Dealers Association reports that last year the average cost of a used vehicle was around $15,000, while it was $29,000 for new vehicles. While you want to purchase a pre-owned car that has a solid […]

When considering the engine, most people don’t realize how important the alternator is.  In fact, the alternator is indispensable because the engine won’t run without it.  The alternator is the source where the power train gets power. Alternators were created in order to convert mechanical energy into a current that is alternating.  In order to […]

An innovative original system will boost fuel efficiency approximately 1 m.p.g. in the all-wheel drive Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300, 2009 models.  Drivers will be thrilled to have extra savings, due to this technology.  Also, new car warranties will ensure that drivers don’t pay extra expenses. Chrysler has already made significant changes to its vehicle […]

The two-mode hybrid system will be coming soon.  The Allison Transmission division of BMW, GM, and DaimlerChrysler originally developed this system.  This alliance is called the Global Hybrid Corporation. The reason that this system is called a two-mode hybrid is because it has high and low-speed modes for the electric variable transmission.  Four fixed gear […]

SUVs that are small offer better efficiency than their bigger counterparts, but even the most efficient models can get expensive to top off, since gas is over $4 per gallon in many parts of the country. But, if you are still determined to purchase an SUV, what are you to do? One of the most […]