Archive for October, 2008

BMW, Ford and VW announced the plan to boost sales of small cars that are fuel-efficient after the slump of consumer spending, which shows that improving gas powered cars will come before vehicles with alternative fuel. Automakers in the U.S. are cutting emissions by steering away from SUVs and trucks and focusing on smaller cars, […]

Many motorists believe it is easiest to trade in your current car when buying a new one, yet, is trading the right choice for you?  There are some advantages and disadvantages to trading. The biggest advantage to trading over selling is that you have very little hassle.  You don’t have to haggle with buyers and […]

When it comes time to purchase a family car, there are several considerations.  First, you have to think about having plenty of seats and cargo space so your family is comfortable.  Next, you need to find a car with good fuel economy, low maintenance costs, dependability and most importantly, safety.  That is a lot to […]

Here is some information that parents hate to hear: the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested booster seats for safety and found that 13 models out of the 41 that were tested rated so poorly in the area of seat belt fit that they aren’t recommended by the IIHS.  Parents try to do everything possible […]

People are often irrational about their vehicles.  They treat them as if they are their babies and shower them with affection.  Some drivers even talk to their vehicles and give them a pat here and there.  But as much as our cars mean to us, we don’t need to waste money on them.  Here are […]

Most people don’t find tire shopping to be one of the most enjoyable things to shop for.  Basically, we would just like to find a set of tires that will fit our car and keep us from calling for road service.  Nevertheless, there are a few things that you should be aware of before going […]

According to the National Automobile Dealers Association, out of the 20,700 U.S. new car dealerships, around 600 will have been forced to shut down this year, compared to 430 last year. At least 80% of the dealerships closing will be domestics because of the large amount of sales that they have lost. And once a […]

The Subaru Impreza is a sensible, simple, enjoyable vehicle equipped with all-wheel drive, good fuel-efficiency, a comfortable interior, and an ample amount of people space, all with the addition of an auto warranty. This is what you will find in the Subaru Impreza. Generally, this car hasn’t been a frontrunner when shoppers are considering purchasing […]

The campaign by Barack Obama circulated an advertisement in Michigan accusing John McCain of having three cars that are foreign-made, however a study that was conducted by Bigresearch discovered that McCain supporters have a greater likelihood of driving American made vehicles than Obama supporters, by a margin of 68% to 54%. Out of the Obama […]