Archive for July 3rd, 2010

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 […]

Due to the poor economy, electric and hybrid cars are in great need these days.  However, these cars also will come at a cost.  They will strain scarce resources for water, according to a new study. Every mile that is driven using electricity consumes approximately three times the water than a car using petrol.  Sciencedaily […]

Shopping for insurance isn’t as easy as many people make it out to be.  In fact, it requires a lot of effort to shop for the best deal.  Consumers need to compare not just the price, but coverage details and exclusions.  You don’t want to discover after a claim is filed that your policy with […]

If you’re purchasing a used car you need to find out as much history as possible about it.  The car may have problems that are not apparent from a visual inspection or a test drive. A car history report is a good way to find out what you’re getting.  This is a report prepared by […]

Unfortunately, drunk driving is a common practice that is responsible for thousands of car accidents and calls for emergency roadside assistance every year.  Ideally, motorists should take responsibility and not get behind the wheel after drinking, but this doesn’t always happen. Toyota has taken this matter seriously.  Currently, they are in the process of developing […]

When determining the amount of money you can pay for a vehicle you must consider your credit.  Yet, experts say that consumers should shop around at various dealers to make comparisons on special deals on financing. To help with your car shopping experience, request a copy of your credit report by going through a credit […]