Archive for June 20th, 2009

Nowadays, it is a necessity to have a vehicle.  Yet, everyone is not capable of purchasing a new car.  Buying a used car is a great option in this instance, but sometimes it can be complex to arrange for funds.  Used vehicle auto loans are a good answer to this problem. The purpose of these […]

Cell phones are capable of doing just about anything these days, so they might as well be used to unlock your car doors and start your engine. That was Sharp’s logic when it teamed up with Japanese mobile company NTT DOCOMO and Nissan to manufacture a cell phone that you can program to electronically control […]

Results from a recent study show that motorists who repeat buy the same car brand the most are owners of hybrids.  By segment, the buyers who were the most loyal were those of full-size pickup trucks, which is a long held title. The news about hybrids is quite significant because not all car manufacturers offer […]

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

Everyone has heard of certified used cars, however, Toyota is going to introduce a certified used car program exclusive to hybrids.  This will be the first program of its kind among carmakers. Toyota is hoping that the added inspection and new car warranties will spike consumer confidence in pre-owned hybrid cars by guaranteeing that the […]

Because of a full-size pickup truck market that is lagging and the challenge that diesel engines face in the U.S., Toyota has decided to put their plans for a diesel Tundra on hold. There are several things that forced Toyota’s hand. First, there are technical challenges when it comes to making diesel engines that will […]