Archive for October, 2008

Regardless of if the economy is in its death throes, the children still need to be able to get to soccer, ballet, or baseball practice.  That means that the minivan will survive. There has been a great deal of focus on falling truck and SUV sales, but the minivan has also experienced a slump lately.  […]

When the Great Depression hit America, it came via a stock ticker, not via news outlets that are hyperventilating, and cable personalities that report around the clock. So, what happens when every reporter on TV tells America that there isn’t any credit? Naturally, people believe them and assume that there’s no credit. That is why […]

Here is a question for car consumers:  What has the low cost of a used car with the reliability and auto warranty of a brand new car?  The answer is a certified pre-owned car. The term CPO is used in the car industry to identify late model used cars that have low-mileage.  These automobiles have […]

Most people don’t realize that there is certain etiquette involved when buying parts at the parts counter.  Following this etiquette will allow you to get the parts that you want without unnecessary hassle and keep you from driving the staff crazy. When you go to a parts counter at a dealership you need to have […]

One of the family activities that are the most fun is going on road trips. Over the spring and summer, American families will go on over 320 trips. Although enjoyable, frustration can accompany families on the road. Take note of the following do’s and don’ts in order to ensure that your family has a great […]

Hyundai has been busy, constantly introducing new products.  The latest might be the most exciting so far.  The Genesis Coupe stirred up lots of attention at the Los Angeles Auto Show last year, although it was still in a conceptual form.  The car has lost little in translation with production. The Genesis Coupe has an […]

After recalling 944,000 vehicles, GM has had to discontinue its HotShot windshield washer system, which was responsible for an electrical short.  So far, the malfunction has caused 34 auto warranty claims and three fires as a result of a short in the circuit board, which caused the control-circuit ground wire to overheat. GM claims that […]

Automakers around the world are realizing that motorists are looking for ecologically friendly vehicles.  There are many new vehicle models that provide fuel-efficiency, yet look great.  Here are some of the newest. The VW Golf TDI Hybrid provides low emissions with longer legs.  This is a compact hatchback that is popular in Europe.  It utilizes […]

Since there has been an increase in the demand for small cars, Ford has reconsidered its previous decision not to introduce the Ka to the U.S.  The Ka has a similar size to the Smart ForTwo, and originally was only intended for release in Europe because it was thought that it wouldn’t sell in America. […]

As the stock market plummeted and the number of jobs lost are at an all time high, many people have missed the big drop in fuel prices. Today, the average gas price across the nation is $3.50, according to AAA. That price has gone down since the record high of $4.11 in July. According to […]