Archive for October, 2008

Car accidents are scary and usually happen unexpectedly.  An accident leaves motorists feeling shocked and stunned, and often, they don’t know what to do next.  Here are some important steps to take in this situation. Of course the first thing to do is call 911 in the event of an injury.  Also, always contact the […]

Word just came that Toyota is planning to spare the Camry Solara, at least through one more model year.  There was much speculation that after the Camry was redesigned for model year 2007, that the Toyota Solara would be canceled. However, the Solara is Toyota’s one and only convertible, so the carmaker has made the […]

Terms like geometric morphometrics and pareidolia aren’t generally important to people designing or buying cars, however they were significant in a recent study that found that people see faces when looking at vehicles, and typically they prefer ones that look powerful. Pareidolia is an occurrence in which people actually see faces in various things from […]

Reliability and safety should be top considerations when buying a car for a teenager.  After all, teens are new drivers and don’t have experience.  To determine which cars are safe, you should look at results from crash tests and advanced safety features.  Also, make sure the car comes with a sufficient auto warranty, because teens […]

Volvo Cars of North America has come out with the C30 R-design, limited edition, which is priced at $25,700. The C30 R-Design is a similar, yet more outstanding version of the latest C30 hatchback.  This car has the power, to accompany its new updated look.  The engine is 227-horsepower, and it puts out 236 ft […]

For carmakers, the incredible sales loss last month wasn’t just isolated to the U.S. The U.K. witnessed sales of new cars go down 21% in September, which is the fifth month in a row where new-car sales have fallen. Consumers have become nervous to purchase new vehicles because of the poor economy, therefore, many people […]

General Motors Corp., still struggling to meet the current demand for small fuel-efficient cars, is going to keep its only U.S. factory for compact cars working overtime for the rest of 2008, according to the carmaker. GM doesn’t have a big enough supply of Chevrolet Cobalt cars, even though they added a third shift over […]

If you’re a lover of old cars you aren’t alone. Antique car shows all over the U.S. display vintage cars. Crowds gather to admire these charming vehicles. Owners who display their vehicles have a great deal of pride. Many people who own vintage cars have restored them piece-by-piece, literally. It’s not just that they have […]

There are many great deals out there on new cars, especially since car sales have been down, yet you need to understand the offers.  For example, are there any “restrictions”, “qualifiers”, “exclusions”, or “limitations”?  Make sure you know what the fine print means. Often, dealerships offer regional incentives.  In other words, you must live in […]

SUVs are available in a wide array of prices and sizes.  They are more versatile than any other vehicle.  They have varying cargo carrying options, carry up to eight people, and allow drivers to be higher than cars.  In addition, they can tackle off-road terrain.  There are car based and truck based SUVs.  Which is […]