Posted in Automotive, Financing on Jan 4th, 2008
Hybrids can be a hard pill to swallow. They seem likely to prove only a “band-aid” type fix to what is happening with our global transportation problems. Sure a electric motor helping a gasoline motor makes a lot of sense if your trying to make the motor efficient and consume less fuel. But the resounding […]
Posted in Automotive on Jan 4th, 2008
Audi is on a roll, literally. They are planning on rolling out 15 all new models by 2010. Among the new models will be a hybrid edition of the Q7 SUV in 2008, Audi executives said in a recent interview with a major publication. The brand is also planning to launch a new Q5 as […]
Posted in Automotive, Car Reviews on Jan 4th, 2008
Subaru Vs. Mitsubishi. Like the greatest rivalries of our times, the Subaru Impreza and Mitsubishi Lancer sedans have long been duking it out. You see these rather plane jane sedans came both equipped in special editon models boasting rally insprired performance tweaks and performance. Subaru has the WRX version of it’s Impreza, and Mitsubishi has […]
Posted in Automotive on Jan 4th, 2008
Hyundai announced on Wednesday that it was planning on selling 3.1 million vehicles in 2008. That is a lofty sales goal but, providing their track record lately, should be no problem. Hyundai, together with Kia, form the sixth largest auto manufacture in the world. “To take the next leap forward and stay competitive in this […]
Posted in Automotive, Car Reviews on Jan 4th, 2008
It’s the hottest muscle car in town. The new Dodge Challenger will be an instant classic the moment it hits the streets. The new muscle car is already starting a frenzy at dealers and Chrysler announced it has already taken 9,000 orders for the car. Kathy Graham, Dodge Challenger public relations specialist, said, “We still […]
Posted in Automotive, Car Reviews on Jan 4th, 2008
2009 will be marked as the return of the muscle car! The list is impressive, to say the least. Camaro, Challenger, and a new Mustang. Can you see them lined up a the lights yet? Well even though it was here, and all new 2 years ago, the Ford Mustang will be hitting the gym […]
Posted in Automotive on Jan 4th, 2008
General Motors has announced that it is dropping plans for a next generation V8 engine for it’s luxury lines. The engine was slotted to replace the long running NorthStar V8 powering most V8 Cadillacs. Though many speculate the much tougher U.S. Fuel economy standards, GM is quick to point out the reason is a “decline […]
Posted in Automotive on Jan 4th, 2008
It is only a matter of time. The Chevy Camaro that is just around the corner is one of the most expected American cars this year. The buzz has been massive and in true historic form the Camaro is a bit late to the pony car party. But as usual it will be fashionably late. […]
Posted in Automotive on Jan 4th, 2008
Ford is in the midst of a deal that will see them using Sony as the exclusive supplier of audio components for all of Ford and Mercury vehicles. The Japanese company has long been a strong force in the audio component industry as well as a well established electronics giant. Ford plans to make an […]
Posted in Automotive, Cars For Commuting, Cost of Ownership, Fuel Prices, Gas Prices on Jan 4th, 2008
Imagine if your car could help you find the cheapest gas station on your route. This way you know your getting the best value for money and saving the most green. By helping you find the best bang for your buck on gas it is actually helping you keep the running costs down. Pretty ingenious […]
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