Posted in Automotive on Jul 13th, 2008
Russia has recently passed Germany as Europe’s biggest auto market. Auto sales in that region rose 41 percent to 1.65 million units, boosted by demand for models from U.S. and Asian manufacturers. This has been an ongoing trend that seems to only be getting stronger. Russian car imports jumped 54 percent to 785,000 in the […]
Posted in Automotive on Jul 12th, 2008
It’s beautifully made and well put together, but the Lexus SC has been a slow seller for Lexus. In the first six months of this year, Lexus sold only 1,230 SC 430s, down more than 40 percent from a year ago. The 2008 SC 430 is priced at $67,120. It is fitted with a 288-horsepower […]
Posted in Automotive, Sports cars on Jul 12th, 2008
Audi’s new TT is a much better sports car that it’s predecessor. While this one is still based on the basic chassis of the fifth generation VW Golf, the similarities end there. The new TT is a full 300 pounds lighter than the golf, partially thanks to it’s abundant use of aluminum in it’s construction […]
Posted in Automotive, Sports cars on Jul 12th, 2008
If there ever was a car company that could turn grown men back into little boys, it’s Ferrari. These cars are the definitive big boy’s toys, and they inspire people to daydream all over the world. Well they are at it again. Recently Ferrari posted the official pictures of the newest stallion in it’s stable, […]
Posted in Ford, Uncategorized on Jul 12th, 2008
In a move that has surprised many folks in the auto industry, Ford Motor Co. has made the announcement that they are suing the United States government. The company is alleging the IRS owes the automaker $445.3 million(!) in interest on tax overpayments. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Detroit on Thursday, follows […]
Posted in Automotive, Ford on Jul 11th, 2008
Ford filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Internal Revenue Service, claiming it owes them nearly half a billion dollars in interest payments on overpaid taxes, reports the Detroit News. Ford’s lawsuit claims the IRS owes them $445 million in interest payments on corporate taxes the automaker overpaid between 1983 and 1989 and between 1992 and […]
Posted in Automotive, Chrysler, Dodge, Financing on Jul 11th, 2008
Chrysler LLC announced Thursday it will offer zero percent financing for six years on its 2008 Dodge pickups in an effort to help boost sales. The zero percent financing offer applies to the 2008 Dodge Ram Light Duty Quad and 2008 Dodge Ram Mega Cab, according to Chrysler. The company will be launching a redesigned […]
Posted in Automotive, Gas Prices on Jul 10th, 2008
Is this a scam? Or is it a legitimate company that can help you save money on gas? Let’s look at both sides here. Here’s an excerpt from a story on The Consumerist’s Web site: “The BBB says it’s concerned about gasoline-hedging company MyGallons.com and its ability to live up to the advertising claims on […]
Posted in Automotive, Celebrities on Jul 10th, 2008
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Matt Jones was arrested early Thursday morning in his former college town and charged with felony possession of cocaine, reports the Sports Network. Jones, 25, and two other men were arrested just before 1:00 a.m. on Thursday after police said they observed Jones cutting up cocaine with a credit card in […]
Posted in Automotive, Financing, Insurance on Jul 10th, 2008
According to a recent study on auto insurance rates by Insure.com, switching from a big SUV or truck to a small car is likely to raise your insurance premium. The consumer shift to smaller, more fuel-friendly cars is huge right now, as the price of gas averages more than $4 a gallon. Shouldn’t your insurance company […]
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