Posted in Automotive, Ford on Sep 16th, 2009
Ford has announced that its seven-passenger compact minivan called the C-Max will come to America in late 2011. The C-Max will be based on Ford’s next-generation small car chassis, and will be related to the new Ford Focus, which will be sold in America next year. The C-Max will be similar to the compact Mazda […]
Posted in Automotive on Sep 14th, 2009
Audi may bring its subcompact A1 hatchback to the U.S. According to Bloomberg, the A1 would make its way to America to provide a subcompact luxury competitor to the MINI Cooper sometime after the tiny Audi is released in Europe in 2010. The A1 would give consumers shopping for a compact luxury car a more […]
Posted in Automotive on Sep 13th, 2009
Starting September 14, GM vehicles will come with a 60-day money back satisfaction guarantee. If you’ve had your GM for at least 30 days, but less than 60, you can return it and get your money back. Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac and GMC vehicles will be covered under the money back guarantee. Pontiac vehicles won’t be […]
Posted in Automotive on Sep 11th, 2009
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has announced its 2009 Top Safety Picks for new cars. The IIHS rates vehicles based on how well they protect passengers in high-speed front and side crashes, as well as how well seat and head restraints protect against neck injuries in rear impacts. The list features a lot of […]
Posted in Automotive on Sep 10th, 2009
The Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid concept will be unveiled this week at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Five hundred plug-in Prius cars will be released later this year as a test fleet, 150 of which will be in America. The plug-in Prius will have a 12 mile range and be able to reach highway speeds in […]
Posted in Automotive, Used cars on Sep 9th, 2009
Carfax has been the go-to product for used car buyers who need to check the history of potential purchases for years now, but that could change soon. Autocheck, a similar vehicle history reporting service, claims it has twice as many reported accidents as Carfax. When you’re shopping for a used car, the biggest variable is […]
Posted in Automotive on Sep 8th, 2009
The cash for clunkers program was great for new car buyers and dealers alike. Now that the program has ended, dealerships have a stronger bargaining position than they have for months. The popularity of the program helped dealers run through all that extra inventory they’ve had on the lots since auto sales slowed to a […]
Posted in Automotive on Sep 7th, 2009
Do you feel the need to save the planet and reduce your country’s dependence on foreign oil, but also want a car with leather interior, premium sound system and a stylish exterior? Then Audi’s got just the car for you. The 2010 Audi A3 TDI will use clean diesel technology and get an EPA estimated […]
Posted in Automotive on Sep 4th, 2009
Are you shopping for a new car this year but feel like there are no interesting choices? Time Magazine has released a list of the 10 cars they think are the most exciting of 2010. Here’s their list: 1. Kia Soul 2. Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3. Ford Taurus SHO 4. Cadillac CTS Wagon 5. Jeep […]
Posted in Automotive, Chrysler, Ford, GM on Sep 3rd, 2009
With cash for clunkers over, carmakers are hoping to continue the high sales they saw last month by offering some great incentives on their new cars and trucks. We’re going to break down the best incentives being offered in the month of September by American car companies. If you’re looking for a new car this […]
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