Archive for July 11th, 2009

It can be overwhelming to purchase a new vehicle, but keeping a vehicle can be worse.  Television ads are enticing and make it difficult for car shoppers to resist a new vehicle.  However, with the economy being difficult, it pays to not give into temptation. In the U.S. motorists find it hard to drive the […]

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 […]

According to recent tests, pick-up trucks may not be as safe as originally thought.  For example, the Nissan Navara only received one star out of five for adult safety.  The Navara has a risk of injury that could be life threatening.  Also, the vehicle only got three stars for child protection, and two for pedestrian […]

In today’s world, the divide between new and used cars are less distinct because of certified pre-owned programs that manufacturers support.  Now, consumers can purchase luxury vehicles that appear to be brand new. Mercedes Benz was the first auto manufacturer to offer a certification program that was comprehensive in 1989.  Lexus then began a certified […]

Several small vehicles have had cult status, the French Deux Chevaux, the Volkswagen Beetle, and the original Mini. All of these cars were popular in their day.  However, they also had something else; an indefinable quality that gave them a cult following. Today, there are new vehicles with a retro-style in the American market.  The […]

As the economy declines, more motorists are trying to save money by abandoning their car insurance. According to the Insurance Research Council, the uninsured rate and the unemployment rate are directly correlated.  When unemployment increases 1%, uninsured drivers increase a half-percent.  Unemployment is up a great deal since last year. In a study that is […]

What benefits come with purchasing a sedan?  Sedans will give you a balance of performance, handling, fuel-efficiency, safety and easy access.  Also, they handle well in the majority of driving situations.  Unless you are someone who needs to store a lot of cargo, they are a great option. There are many different choices when looking […]