Posted in Automotive, Chevrolet, Electric cars, Future Cars, GM on May 7th, 2008
This recent article appeared in Autonews24h.com. It talks about how Washington D.C. area drivers are pushing for electric vehicles. Well actually they are fuel-cell vehicles, but you will understand once you read on. The project will be aptly named Project Driveway. It is proof that consumers really want this technology, and they want it now! […]
Posted in Automotive on May 7th, 2008
That’s right folks, the new Ford Mustang GT500KR is 80 large. KR stands for “King of the Road” a moniker that dates back to the original Shelby-fettled Mustangs. Though the GT500 came out last year with, you guessed it, 500 horsepower, the new KR model only ups that by 40hp. But that extra 40hp might […]
Posted in Automotive, Financing, Lexus, Price increase, Toyota on May 7th, 2008
Toyota is raising the prices of some of its models to help increase profits in the U.S. market, which is experiencing slow auto sales overall. The increased prices will begin in the middle of May. The 2008 Toyota Yaris sedan will go up $200 to $12,425, the 2009 Camry will go up $200 to $18,920 […]
Posted in Automotive, Software in Cars, Technology on May 6th, 2008
Hyundai and Kia are jumping on the bandwagon to use Microsoft’s in-car software in their vehicles. Microsoft signed a deal with the two automakers, allowing drivers of the brands to also use voice command technology to make phone calls and control music. Microsoft’s exclusive, one-year contract with Ford expires in November. This means Ford will […]
Posted in Automotive, Cost of Ownership, Financing, Fuel Prices, Gas Prices, Hybrids, SUV, Trucks on May 6th, 2008
If you’re an impulsive person, you make decisions on a whim and usually don’t think about the long-term effects of your decisions. With the current gas price hike, car owners are really considering more fuel-efficient vehicles. For some consumers though, especially the impulsive ones, they are tempted to just head down to the dealer and […]
Posted in Automotive, Car Reviews, Sports cars on May 6th, 2008
In the market for a sleek, sexy sports car? MSN Autos published their list this morning of the top ten most popular sports cars. The list includes the cars that MSN Auto shoppers are researching the most through their Web site. There’s a car for everyone’s budget on the list, so don’t feel like you […]
Posted in Automotive, car buying incentives, Chrysler, Dodge, Financing, Fuel Prices, Gas Prices, Incentives, Jeep on May 6th, 2008
As automakers experience slow sales due to high gas prices, Chrysler introduced an incentive on Monday that is sure to appeal to those worried about increasing fuel prices. Chrysler is offering new car buyers a card good for gas purchases that will lock in the price at $2.99 a gallon for three years. The fuel […]
Posted in Automotive, Cars For Commuting, Ford Focus on May 5th, 2008
Ford Motor Co. is on a good streak. First of all, they’ve posted numbers that have the company hitting sales records as of late. Now news is out that Ford’s smallest offering, the Focus, has increased it’s sales numbers 88% compared to the same time last year! That’s gotta be reason to celebrate in my […]
Posted in Automotive, Cars For Commuting on May 5th, 2008
Recently the experts at Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com announced their picks for the Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000. The vehicles that made Kelley Blue Book’s 2008 list are more fun, more practical and more amenity-laden than ever before, today’s entry-level vehicles deliver more than simply affordable and efficient transportation. “The vehicles on our […]
Posted in Automotive, SUV, Trucks, Vehicle Sales on May 5th, 2008
With gas prices going up and truck sales going down, GM has announced that it is eliminating one shift of production at its full-size pickup truck assembly plants in Pontiac and Flint, Michigan, and Oshawa, Ontario. Also, its full-size SUV assembly plant in Janesville, Wisconsin will be affected by the shift cuts. The decisions were […]
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