There is a new website that Tribal has launched that allows car shoppers to experience a true life like shopping experience from the comfort of their own homes. Now, at Volkswagen.co.uk people can virtually walk around a new vehicle and sit in it. Tribal created this website because shopping for cars can be confusing.

Research shows that car shoppers do the majority of their car research on the Internet, which cuts showroom visits in half. In response to this, VW decided to give car shoppers a virtual experience that they could experience without leaving the house.

In the site you will find a sophisticated car configurator in which there are 3D models of the VW range. Visitors can change different options in order to alter the vehicle’s appearance. Basically, people can create the car that they choose to have.

In the near future people can go to the site and book test-drives through different retailers. They will also have the ability to see what models are available at different retailers.

VW has listened to customers needs and designed a website that allows people to shop from their own homes. It is also convenient that people can shop for new car warranties and insurance by searching various websites. By doing comparisons, people can rest assured that they got the best deal on a car, an auto warranty and insurance.

If you’re looking for an entry-level car, the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo is the way to go.  This car is inexpensive, small, and offers minimal accommodations and features.  And, with a starting MSRP of approximately $11,000 including new car warranties, the Aveo is an option for young drivers and bargain shoppers who want a passable new vehicle at an affordable price.

For this month only the Aveo is even cheaper, if you can believe it.  Chevrolet is advertising a national incentive of $2,000 on the vehicle, which is a 17.5% discount from the original price of the car.  That brings down the sticker price for either the sedan or the Aveo5, which is a hatchback, to under $10,000.  With such a large discount, it doesn’t seem so daunting to add satellite radio.

Everybody is looking for a bargain these days because of the poor economy and high gas prices.  Many people opt to hold onto their current car longer and buy used car warranties, but with a price of under $10,000, the Chevrolet Aveo has opened up more options.

Ah, we all love the smell of a new car.  It’s a wonderful intoxicant for many, luring them back to that same car dealership as soon as it fades.

However, if you can survive without the strong fragrance during your commute in the morning you’re in luck.  Choosing a good used car can be fun, reliable, and save you tons of money.  Take a look at the reasons you should buy used.

Cars are now being made so that they are more reliable than ever.  You can consult Consumer Reports’ list of the best used car to find a great choice.

When you buy a used car you are avoiding the depreciation hit.  In the first two to three years of a car’s life its value declines drastically.  Buy a car that’s two years old and you will save money while still having that new car smell.

Also, you can get more car for your money.  For instance, if you have been wanting that BMW for the price of a Honda, this is your chance.

Now there are dealer “certification” programs.  In this case the dealer inspects, repairs, and certifies used vehicles and they come with an auto warranty.  This brings peace of mind to a car shopper.

Just remember, if you’re thinking of buying a used car that’s not certified make sure to do a CARFAX check on its VIN and purchase used car warranties to go along with it.

One of Hummer’s largest dealers in the country is closing down. The Wall Street Journal reported that Towbin Hummer is about the eighth Hummer dealership to shut their doors this year because of a consumer shift. Consumers are struggling with the economy and high fuel prices, and therefore are purchasing small, fuel-efficient vehicles. Some motorists are even opting to keep their old vehicles and purchase used car warranties.

Towbin was the only Hummer dealer in Las Vegas. However, Dan Towbin is a Hummer enthusiast and is the owner of other car dealerships in the Sin City. He will be opening a Smart store late in the year.

The Wall Street Journal points out that Las Vegas’ culture is excessive, which makes the closing of a Hummer dealership surprising. Maybe, the plummeting housing market is responsible for consumers’ ability to shop for luxury SUVs. However, if Hummer isn’t able to survive in Las Vegas, you have to wonder if it will be able to survive at all.

Typically, Volkswagen has some of the least dramatic incentives out of all of the carmakers.  And even in a car market where most brands of cars have to advertise large cash-back numbers, especially on large vehicles like SUVs and pickup trucks, Volkswagen usually doesn’t offer very much on the surface, despite the poor sales of many of its older models.

However, that isn’t the case this month.  Until September 30th, Volkswagen is offering a deal of 0% financing on all of the 2008 models.  Certain models, like the Beetle convertible, Passat, Touareg, and GTI, are available with that rate over 60 months.  Other models are available with 0% financing over 36 or 48 months.

If you’re interested in purchasing a Volkswagen, now is the time.  Volkswagen incentives don’t come along very often.  In addition, VW vehicles are being offered with hefty new car warranties.

Chrysler, along with all American car companies is scrambling to make improvements on gas mileage. Now, they have a largely updated Hemi and updates in mpg for the Dodge Avenger, Dodge Caliber, and Chrysler Sebring.

Most of the 2009 models are already being sold with new car warranties, and their 2008 counterparts have been heavily discounted.

One of Chrysler’s staples is the 5.7-liter Hemi V-8, which is available in the larger SUVs, large trucks and sedans, as well as the popular Dodge Challenger.  However, the all-new Hemi gives an average of 5% better fuel-efficiency than its previous version, and gives approximately 30 more horsepower and more torque.  This is thanks to the variable valve timing of the new powertrain.  In addition, Chrysler’s multi-displacement system, which has the purpose of allowing the V-8 to run on four cylinders at highway speeds, has been updated to allow it to remain in four-cylinder mode a little longer.  The result of this may be an added one or two miles per gallon, but when you consider the additional power, it’s impressive.

As concerns about energy are taking center stage in political circles, the car world needs to take notice of the upcoming Honda Insight. Yesterday, this concept car was introduced as the guidepost for the consumer choice of the future.

Most likely, the new Honda Insight will have a waiting list a mile long. Honda has planned to manufacture 100,000 of these cars in the first year, which turns out to be 8,333 sales per month. The Toyota Prius is in tight demand and sells approximately twice that many units. And, the Insight will get better gas mileage than the Prius, and will cost less with a better auto warranty. It looks like the Prius will be in for some serious competition.

This new Honda Insight proves to be more practical than the first Insight. It is a hatchback with five doors and it will have plenty of room for five passengers. It has an aerodynamic design that is inspired by Honda’s FCX Clarity fuel cell car. This car is expected to go for around $19,000 including new car warranties.

Americans need to take action immediately to help the nation’s economy improve and bring back American jobs.  Americans have purchased 11 million foreign vehicles over the last 10 years.  That is equal to about $25.5 billion exported out of the U.S. economy.  Buying American cars with an auto warranty would improve the economy greatly.

It seems that Americans have become numb to the on-going announcements that the “Big Three Auto Makers” are cutting jobs and closing plants.  This year alone, Ford Motor Co. announced that they were closing three plants and cutting more jobs.  Chrysler Motors had to close three plants and cut approximately 12,000-15,000 jobs.  GM announced a loss of $11.8 billion in the first quarter of 2008, which is its second largest loss ever, and also had to close plants.

Over the last 10 years American cars have improved greatly in quality.  In fact, J.D. Powers has recognized that American cars have had substantially higher improvement in comparison to their foreign competition.  It’s time for Americans to change their way of thinking and buy American cars.  And consumers can always rest assured that they won’t be paying unnecessary costs if they have new car warranties.

A lot of people are set on buying a new car.  Yet, if you can purchase a high quality used car for a portion of the price of a new vehicle, why wouldn’t you?

For instance, you will pay about $15,000 for a 2009 four-cylinder Toyota Corolla.  However, because of depreciation, that car would be worth approximately $10,000 in three years.  It would be a great choice to purchase a good used car for that low price.  You don’t just benefit in the purchase price of the vehicle, you also save money on loans and used car warranties.

Make sure to do your homework before buying a car.  You can get plenty of information about cars from the Internet and periodicals on everything from reliability ratings to the cost of an auto warranty.

Many people don’t think they have enough time to research vehicles.  Yet, it is necessary to realize that you can keep $6,000-$8,000 in your pocket just by researching for four hours.

It appears that giving a $10,000 discount on a pickup truck, along with fuel prices under $4, is a winning combination.  At least that’s the case for the Chevrolet Silverado in August.  GM offered its employee-pricing discount, which kicked sales into overdrive and made the Silverado one of the best-selling vehicles in the nation.

In July, the Silverado only sold 32,989 units, but by offering the employee discounts, the number was bumped up to 55,765 in August, which is still under the number sold in August of 2007, which were 67,486.

Other trucks were offered with a hefty discount and therefore experienced a sales increase.  However, practical cars are still among the majority of the top 10 list for August.  After all, consumers are still trying to protect their wallets by buying small, fuel-efficient vehicles with hefty new car warranties.