Archive for April, 2009

It isn’t surprising that Ford’s aiming the new 2010 Mercury Milan and Ford Fusion hybrids straight at the Toyota Camry Hybrid, but what is attention getting is Ford claiming that its sedan hybrids will outdo the city mileage of the Camry Hybrid by 5 mpg.  That would make the Milan and Fusion hybrids’ rating at […]

For motorists who like to take things into their own hands, the Internet is the place to look for valuable information.  Consumers are seeking research online to aid them in buying a new automobile, finding out about car service, and finding a good auto warranty. A new study shows that 74 percent of people who […]

There’s no way to get around the fact that vehicles experience damage, often irrevocably, everyday in America.  According to recent data, in the early part of 2008, approximately 1.3 million cars were tagged as damaged, either because of accidents or severe weather.  When damage such as this occurs, it is required that the car’s official […]

When it comes time for you to test-drive a car, you need to be aware of a few things.  After all, this will be one of your most important drives ever, so make sure to get the most out of it. First, make sure you test-drive the exact model that you’re thinking of buying.  There […]

Every day people are asking dealership service departments, “Isn’t that covered under my auto warranty?” A lot of drivers assume that an auto warranty allows for repairs regardless of such things as maintenance requirements, environmental conditions, and vehicle mileage. An auto warranty is an agreement you make with the manufacturer of the car.  As the […]

There are some vehicles that have become part of the American psyche, which makes them frankly indispensable, just like an auto warranty.  But, what if some of these cars disappear? The question of the hour is should the Detroit Three be knocked down or helped up?  With Chrysler and GM eating up federal money like […]

If you’re thinking of buying a new vehicle you need to think about safety features.  Things such as crash test results, electronic stability control, and rollover resistance are all things that are important in keeping you safe in your vehicle.  In addition, motorists should have good new car warranties to protect their wallets. In order […]

Motorists feel great relief after finally paying off their car.  So, why do drivers want to dive right in and buy a new car?  Before you take the plunge, consider a few things.  If you don’t have a good reason to make a new car purchase you will be making payments that are unnecessary. It […]

The government has announced to carmakers that they must get a fleet average fuel-efficiency of 35 mpg by the year 2020, however Hyundai now claims that they will hit this goal by the year 2015, which is five years earlier. How will the Korean company hit this goal?  Hyundai doesn’t just plan to move forward […]

Most people realize that hypermiling is not the safest practice; in fact it leads to car accidents. However, many people still do it.  Well now, AAA is weighing in with their view on the subject. AAA has released a very strong warning saying that practices to save gas, in which illegal driving techniques are used, […]