Archive for May, 2009

New legislation was announced by Senator Barbara Mikulski, D-Md.  This legislation is intended to stimulate the sales of new cars by allowing buyers of new cars to deduct auto loan interest and any excise or sales fees from the buyers’ income tax.  This plan would cover the sales of all new trucks and cars from […]

Switzerland is one of the richest countries in the world, and they host a motor show that features exotic supercars made by small-scale automakers.  The products may be insanely expensive, yet significant sales are secured during the show.  Here’s a rundown of some of these fantastic supercars that you would never think of driving out […]

Do you find that you are apprehensive about negotiating with an auto dealer?  Shopping for a vehicle doesn’t have to be nerve-racking, however, you need to be aware of a few things that you shouldn’t say to a dealer. First, you shouldn’t start talking about monthly payments, instead focus on negotiating the purchase price.  It […]

If you’re considering purchasing a new or used vehicle, you should do a few things first.  You can make the process of buying a car easier, and save yourself some money by following a few simple tips. First of all, you should consider purchasing a pre-owned car.  New vehicles will immediately lose about 30% of […]

According to a recent study by J.D. Power and Associates, there is a great amount of interest in hybrids and alternative fuel vehicles.  In fact, less than 25% of people asked revealed that they would only consider purchasing a car powered by gasoline. However, there are some misconceptions.  Motorists who purchased a hybrid car expected […]

New teen driving laws have now taken effect, which 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, […]

There is no vehicle quite as exhilarating as a convertible.  Motorists love to feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces.  Convertibles give drivers a sense of freedom that is hard to find in any other vehicle.  However, are convertibles a good purchase?  Read on and decide for yourself. Automakers have […]

Recently, J.D. Power and Associates conducted a study, finding that now that the EPA has changed how it tests cars, motorists are finding that they get better mileage out of their cars than what was advertised. Before the EPA decided to update its methods to reflect a more accurate view of modern driving conditions, motorists […]

In 1997 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that small vehicles weren’t as safe as large vehicles.  Yet, we are in an era of small cars.  Making a car small isn’t the only way to reduce emissions and make a vehicle more fuel-efficient.  New construction materials that are lighter can perform this feat on […]

The brand-new 2010 Subaru Outback will be available late in the summer starting at $22,995, including new car warranties, with the addition of a $695 destination fee; that price is $700 more than the base price of the 2009 model.  The MSRP will get you an Outback that has a six-speed manual transmission.  If you […]