Volvo Cars of North America is coming out with the C30 R-design, limited edition, which will be available this month.  The price on this vehicle will be $25,700.

The C30 R-Design is a similar, yet outstanding version of the latest C30 hatchback.  This vehicle has the power to accompany its new, updated look.  The engine is 227-horsepower, and it puts out 236 ft per pound of torque.

This car comes in four colors- Titanium Grey, Black Sapphire, Passion red, and Orinoco Blue.  The interior of the vehicle is very sporty.  The seats are black flex-tech with a cream trim in leather.  Also trimmed in this leather are the shifter and steering wheel.  The stock pedals have also been replaced with sport ones.

Consumers are awaiting this vehicle model that provides the options for a Dynaudio sound system, and a navigation system based on DVD.  In addition, to spending money on new car warranties and maintenance, consumers are willing to shell out money for these latest technologies.

General Motors’ goal is to get 1,000 vehicles in California that are hydrogen fuel cell between the years 2012 and 2014.  This is in an attempt to comply with California’s objective to get thousands of cars on the roads that are cleaner.

Currently, in Southern California GM has approximately 60 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles that are fuel cell.  They believe that the logical next step is to raise the scale to 1,000.  This way they will be close to meeting their share of the 7,500 zero emission vehicles California expects on the roadways between 2012 and 2014.

GM believes that if the hydrogen fuel cell vehicles on the roads increase, there would be more of a mainstream acceptance of these cars.  Also, people would see it as more viable financially by 2017.

Consumers will jump on board eventually if they see that hydrogen fuel cell cars are beneficial.  More people are becoming “green” and looking to save money on gas, new car warranties, and auto loans.

With the poor economy and gas prices nearing $4 per gallon, more people are concerned with buying fuel-efficient vehicles. People don’t want to waste money on gas.  In addition, consumers are more concerned with getting a good deal on an auto loan and an auto warranty.

Some people assume that only small cars are fuel-efficient, but there are several vehicles to choose from in every category.  The following is a list of cars that will help you save at the gas pump.

If you’re looking for a small car, you can’t beat the Honda Civic Hybrid.  Its sticker price is $22,600 and it gets 40 mpg in the city.  Not to mention it’s a sporty ride.

As far as midsize cars go, the Nissan Altima Hybrid is the best.  It costs $25,170 and gets 35 mpg in the city.

In the large cars category, the Lexus GS-450 Hybrid tops the list.  It is a smooth vehicle with a sticker price of $54,900.  In this car you will get 22 mpg in the city.

If a compact SUV is your flavor, you might want to try the Ford Escape Hybrid at $26,505.  This is a nice looking vehicle that gets 34 mpg in the city.

If you need more space, you might want a large SUV.  If this is the case, the best is the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid at $52,395.  It gets 20 mpg.

Whatever your needs may be, there is a vehicle out there that rates well for fuel-efficiency.  Consumers should do their research on new cars, new car warranties, and maintenance costs in order to make a wise auto purchase.

There is nothing that makes people more nervous than buying a used car.  However, the fact is that some of the smartest car shoppers today are purchasing pre-owned vehicles that serve them extremely well.  Even experts in the automobile world agree that it is a great time to buy a used vehicle.

There are several things working in the favor of people looking to buy used cars.  First of all, they are making cars better than ever.  That means that the used cars are also better than ever.  So, if you were to buy a car three years old, for instance, it would give you at least a half-decade of good use.  Of course, this is assuming that you have an auto warranty that allows you to maintain your vehicle.

Another reason that a used car makes sense today is depreciation.  When you own a new vehicle your number one cost is depreciation over the first five years.  For instance, during these years your vehicle could lose approximately 60% of its value.

Purchasing a used vehicle is a great option for people who don’t have money to throw away.  With the addition of used car warranties, you can rest assured that you have made a wise investment.

Consumers are thrilled to drive hybrids because they allow for a great savings.  Drivers can save money on gas, which allows them to spend their money on important things such as maintenance and new car warranties.  However, there are growing concerns about hybrids being too quiet.  Cars such as the Prius are hazardous to pedestrians, especially people who are blind.  When the cars are operating at a low speed they only sound as loud as a golf cart.

With hybrids, there is a silent zone that is deadly.  People literally can’t hear the cars.  This doesn’t just affect blind people, but also joggers, pets, children, bikers, or people who aren’t looking.

This issue has come to light because hybrids are becoming more common.  There were approximately 350,000-sold last year in the United States according to J.D. Power and Associates.

Hybrids are powered by electricity and fuel, and have great fuel-efficiency.  Their popularity is greatest in California, where half of the hybrids sold in America are purchased.

Motorists are thrilled with hybrids because they allow for a great savings.  Drivers don’t want to pay gas prices on top of other costs, such as an auto warranty, maintenance costs, and auto loans.  Hybrids could become a little noisier in the future.  Legislation is being pushed that would require noise emitting devices to be installed in hybrids.

Consumers should consider all of the monthly expenses when choosing a car.  For example, gas costs, insurance, an auto warranty, maintenance, and car payments need to be factored in to the equation. Many Americans need the assistance of an auto loan when purchasing a new car.  In fact, the majority of people in America finance approximately 90 percent of their vehicle purchase.  Here are some important tips in finding a good car loan for you.

First, consider the length of your car loan.  There are long-term and short-term loans.  Long-term loans are primarily used for new cars, where the terms of the loan can go to 84 months.  Loans for used vehicles max out around the 48th month.

To find the right lender, consumers should do some research.  You can get financing through the dealership, a credit union, or bank.  Contacting various financial institutions to compare loan rates and get pre-approved.  Auto dealer financing tends to be the most expensive, but easy to get.

Finally, make sure you find out the terms of the loan.  Ask about the details, such as the interest rate, when payments start, payment amounts, the number of payments, etc.  Also, find out about hidden charges.

Motorists need to consider all of the costs when buying a new car.  This includes new car warranties, sticker price, auto loans, and maintenance costs.  Be an informed buyer to get the best deals.

The electric car is here.  Within the next four years, two of the Japanese automakers have intentions of having all-electric vehicles on the roads in America.  In addition, there are other automakers designing similar cars.

Many of the electric vehicles that are coming out are small and travel approximately 90 miles, until they need recharging.  These cars are intended to be used in urban areas that are congested.

There were three electric cars featured at the New York Auto Show this week.

First, Subaru showed the R1e electric car.  It is supposedly fun to drive, easy to charge and free of emissions.  It can operate for 50 miles and can reach 65 mph.

Nissan featured the Denki Cube.  It is a preview of the small vehicle strategy that Nissan has in mind for the market in North America.  This electric car brings some advanced technology to the market.

Mitsubishi unveiled the iMiEV, which is all-electric.  This is a four-door car that will operate for 80 miles without recharging.  Mitsubishi says that they might bring the vehicle to the United States in 2010 if the demand is great enough.

With the difficult economy, consumers are interested in saving money on new car warranties, auto loans and gas prices.  Electric cars are a good way to start.  Consumers can look for these in the near future.

The downturn of the U.S. economy, and soaring gas prices, has drivers steering toward purchasing used cars instead of new ones.

A recent survey examining 40 car retailers indicated used car sales have increased. In fact, of the dealerships, 28 percent said that they had sold more used vehicles than expected.

Also, 82 percent of the dealerships indicated that their used car inventory is just enough. This is up 64 percent from last year at the same time.

In addition, 15 percent of the dealerships claimed that they didn’t have enough inventories, which was higher than the 6 percent in the previous survey.

Used vehicle interest could represent a bright spot for an expected gloomy year in the automotive industry. Consumers want to save money on cars, used car warranties, and auto loans.

Isuzu has been battling to stay in the U.S. market, but that battle is now over.  The Japanese automaker has announced that it will stop selling new cars in America starting January 31, 2009.

Isuzu has been expected to withdraw from the U.S. market for years. Isuzu was in the top of the market for trucks with its Trooper SUV in the 1990’s.  However, the company has experienced trouble in its home market, and they haven’t had the funds to develop additional SUVs and crossovers.

According to The Wall Street Journal, Isuzu only sold 7,906 cars last year.  That is equivalent to about four days of production for the pickups of the Ford F-Series.

Probably the final blow to Isuzu came from GM declining them a vehicle to replace the i370 and i290 trucks.  These are based on the Colorado by Chevrolet.

Isuzu has enough inventories to sell this coming year, and they are promising to honor all new car warranties and emergency roadside assistance programs.

Forbes has assessed all of the vehicles out there and has concluded that as far as used cars go, the Honda Accord is at the top of their list.

There are a lot of vehicles available that are certified pre-owned, claims Forbes, however, the Accord deserves acknowledgement. Forbes has based its decision on data concerned with reliability taken from Consumer Reports Magazine. Also, they looked at safety and availability of used car warranties.

Following the Accord on the list was the Saturn Relay and Jeep Grand Cherokee. Next, were the Pontiac G6, Mercedes Benz E-class and VW New Beetle.

Certified pre-owned cars are often taken back and resold if they are in sound condition. Auto dealers often refurbish them if necessary and offer a limited auto warranty. This is a booming practice, and consumers are benefiting.