Archive for February, 2009

Used car buyers need to be aware of a common scam; odometer fraud.  This is the act of rolling back the odometer on a car.  This deceives buyers into thinking a vehicle has fewer miles than it really does.  It is estimated that this crime leads to sales of around 450,000 vehicles every year. Also […]

Recently, President Obama instructed the EPA to do a re-evaluation of California’s request, as well as 13 other states, to determine and regulate their own vehicle emissions standards.  Unfortunately, motorists haven’t been very concerned with emissions.  In fact, many people would rather hold onto their current cars with used car warranties, instead of buying a […]

As the carmakers around the world race to build electric cars, North America isn’t prepared in regards to mining the battery material and producing batteries. North America doesn’t have a hearty supply base for the market.  In fact, South America provides over half of the required lithium for batteries.  In about a decade, approximately 40% […]

Soon, Nissan Motor Co. will put out vehicles that push back if drivers attempt to put their pedal to the metal.  Also, Nissan has been busy developing a test model that is loaded with added sensor technology in order to make cars crash-free. The safety features that Nissan unveiled are among the latest of carmakers’ […]

Getting the word out about a new product that meets the driving needs of young people, or a cynical attempt at branding oneself as “hip” by latching onto Millenials? This question must be asked after the announcement by Ford about its scheme for advertising for the Fiesta, which is the European compact car that Ford […]

New York State has a humungous budget gap to fill, which is why Gov. David Paterson is trying anything and everything to fill it. Included in his efforts is a proposed 5% tax on vehicles costing over $60,000. Today, however, $60K isn’t what it used to be in terms of luxury vehicles.  Consumers should keep […]

Over the past few decades, perhaps one of the biggest technical developments has been to tires.  And now, new rules concerning tires will yield even more mileage and safety improvements. After the estimated 280 deaths that were linked to Firestone tire failures on the Ford Explorer SUVs, lawmakers ordered tire pressure monitoring systems are used.  […]

In Minnesota, there are new teen driving laws that will help teens sharpen their driving skills.  During the first driving year, teens won’t be able to drive late at night or carry multiple teenage passengers. The Department of Public Safety claims that teens in Minnesota are overrepresented in car accidents every year because of distractions, […]

Hyundai’s latest plan to get car shoppers in their door, called Assurance Plus, is going to be offered on every new car purchase during its Spring Sales Event, which is in effect Feb.23-April 30.  Assurance Plus builds on the recent Assurance Program, which is where you can turn in your Hyundai that you recently bought, […]

One of the most expensive hobbies is collecting cars.  But, here is a twist.  Purchase a new vehicle now that will become a valuable collectible in years to come.  The best part is that you don’t have to spend a fortune to purchase a value-appreciating car.  The following cars are on the road now, but […]