Archive for September 19th, 2009

Here is a question for car consumers:  What has the low cost of a used car with the reliability and auto warranty of a brand new car?  The answer is a certified pre-owned car. The term CPO is used in the car industry to identify late model used cars that have low-mileage.  These automobiles have […]

It’s common to show affection to the people you love, but we don’t want to forget to give some thought to our vehicles.  A lot of us find our vehicles to be more than just another asset.  They are such a big part of our lives because we depend on them to get us where […]

Most people believe that SUVs are the safest vehicles on the road; however, recent test results show that midsize SUVs may not offer the best safety.  In fact, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says that a lot of cars produced better results in crash tests than six midsize SUVs. The SUVs tested were the […]

If you ask a woman if she would like to buy a Dodge Viper, chances are she will say “no”.  This car is a V-10 two seater that starts at approximately $80,000.  Although this may not be a woman’s cup of tea, studies show that many men would like to have this car.  Like many […]

Ford Motor Co. has gotten on-board the popular small car and crossover markets with a Focus coupe that has been redesigned and the seven seat Flex. Ford’s marketing manager claimed that fuel-efficiency is the main factor driving the market right now.  However, motorists won’t compromise functionality, and the Flex accomplishes fuel-efficiency and function. The 2009 […]

Honda’s new Ecological Drive Assist System, or Eco Assist, is available on the Honda Insight.  The system utilizes a two-tier instrument cluster (much like the Civics) to communicate driving habits that are effective.  Depending on the way you are driving, the background color of the speedometer will change-blue for braking and rapid acceleration, and green […]