Archive for September, 2008

The EPA is the arm of the government that is responsible for testing fuel economy, and its results are now posted on the stickers on new vehicles. This is a different rating than the government’s CAFÉ numbers, which you might have heard about in Washington. The real numbers by the EPA are predicted to go […]

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners recently performed a study researching the best and worst places in the U.S. for car insurance.  The study determined that Northeast drivers are paying the highest premiums. The most expensive state was New Jersey.  The average premiums there were more than $1,300 a year.  Washington D.C., our nations capital, […]

Pontiac is planning to add a four-door version of the Chevrolet Aveo hatchback to the spring lineup, which will be called the G3.  In Canada, Pontiac currently markets a G3 Wave, but in the U.S. they will simply market it as the G3. According to Jim Hopson, who is a Pontiac spokesman, “The G3 gives […]

Although certified pre-owned warranties are very similar, they do vary some depending on the car manufacturer.  They combine the manufacturers original auto warranty with a certified pre-owned auto warranty, and then offer roadside assistance along with other benefits.  The advantages are apparent: instead of taking a risk with a used car that you know nothing […]

Ford recently announced what the pricing will be for the 2009 F-150.  A regular cab XL with a two-valve V-8 engine will start at $21,345, which doesn’t include the destination charge of $975.  To compare, the 2008 regular cab that had a 4.2-liter V-6 engine and an automatic transmission began at $19,990.  For the 2009 […]

Do you find that you are apprehensive about negotiating with an auto dealer?  Are you unsure about topics such as car loans and an auto warranty? Shopping for a vehicle doesn’t have to be nerve-racking, however, you need to be aware of a few things that you shouldn’t say to a dealer. First, you shouldn’t […]

According to dealers, you may have a hard time getting a car loan these days, unless of course you are Bill Gates. It isn’t the high fuel prices that are discouraging people from buying vehicles, carmakers say, it’s consumers’ inability to get car loans that is causing them to leave showrooms without making a purchase. […]

General Motors just unveiled the upcoming Chevrolet Volt, which is an electric plug-in hybrid.  This four-door hatchback appears very different from the concept car in the 2007 Detroit Auto Show.  GM claims that the production Volt had to be more aerodynamic to provide the efficiency that GM was aiming for. Just like GM announced previously, […]

General Motors is going to halt production of the Chevy Corvette during the week beginning October 6th. When the Bowling Green, Kentucky assembly plant goes back to work after the hiatus, it will employ 75 fewer workers and manufacture 3.5 fewer vehicles an hour. Last month GM had some excellent deals on new Corvettes, as […]

Volkswagen has announced a plan to manufacture 20 new models within the next three years.  This plan is part of an international effort to enlarge deliveries yearly by eight million vehicles by 2011. Volkswagen is going to put out vehicles in all of the different categories, but they will emphasize an increase in market share […]