Archive for January, 2009

When buying a car for a teen driver it is important to consider safety and reliability. After all, teens don’t have a lot of experience. When car shopping for a young driver, cars should be considered that have good crash-test results and advanced safety features. For the most part big, heavy vehicles perform the best […]

The 111th Congress is just a week old, and they have already proposed legislation that will affect the car world.  The House and Senate have both proposed new legislation hoping to get vehicles that are fuel-inefficient off of roads.  This program, which is called “Cash for Clunkers” would provide owners of old gas-guzzlers cash.  For […]

People are often irrational about their vehicles. 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 some common ways that you can avoid unnecessary car expenses. First of all, buying […]

According to a Soleil Securities analyst, used car values are continuing to decline.  This could have negative repercussions for new car manufacturers that are already struggling. Analyst Michael Ward claims that the Manheim used vehicle index, which indicates trends in pricing, dropped 6.2% last month, which is the lowest seen since 2004. Also, according to […]

Mitsubishi announces plans to cancel production of its Raider pickup at some point during the middle of next year, ending a sales streak that has been difficult to say the least.  The carmaker is reworking its lineup and changing the focus to more fuel-efficient vehicles, therefore the Raider moved right to the chopping block. The […]

Not everyone has the option of purchasing a shiny new car, but there are many new-to-you cars that you can get for a great deal.  Recently, the Kelley Blue Book put together a list of cars in average condition with a value between $15,000-$21,000.  Here are three of the top cars on the list. First, […]

For all of you people out there who are fans of the Patriots- the vehicle, not team-here are some additional reasons that you should love your crossover.  In an omission that is rare, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety decided to revise the frontal crash-test rating of the 2008 Jeep Patriot to Good, which is […]

If you ask a woman if she would like to buy a Dodge Viper, chances are she will say “no”.  This car is a V-10 two seater that starts at approximately $80,000.  Although this may not be a woman’s cup of tea, studies show that many men would like to have this car.  Like many […]

Many people enjoy owning minivans because they offer various options for carrying cargo and passengers.  Depending on your needs, you can configure minivans in a variety of different ways.  Also, minivans now come with climate control in dual zones, as well as DVD systems and an auto warranty.  These features offer great appeal to buyers, […]

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 […]