The Car They Always Wanted Now Seems Obnoxious
Thursday, November 20th, 2008Various changes in the world cause one couple to consider and reject the big vehicle they had planned to buy, and now they're reconsidering their entire way of life.
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Various changes in the world cause one couple to consider and reject the big vehicle they had planned to buy, and now they're reconsidering their entire way of life.
Car Revival Program Keeps Rural Families At Work
Thursday, November 20th, 2008Taking old cars, repairing them and giving them to needy families is a fairly straightforward idea, and it has immediate affects on their lives and the local economy.
Detroit Brands And Products A Lot Better Than You Think
Monday, November 17th, 2008The purpose of this story is mostly to convince everyone that GM, Ford and Chrysler are worth saving, but by reading the truth behind the myths the smart consumer will learn that they may be giving the foreign car brands too much credit and paying too much as a result.
All Kinds Of Cars Now Come With Big Incentives
Saturday, November 15th, 2008A few months ago it was just big vehicles that came with car company rebates, but now the car dealerships are also offering deals on their smaller models to help ease the crush of products on their lots. So excellent deals are the order of the day.
Women Should Benefit From “Buy-The-Mile” Insurance
Friday, November 14th, 2008The Texas National Organization For Women and the Environmental Defense Fund both support a program in Texas that lets low-mileage drivers (under 12,000 miles a year) buy insurance for the distance they drive, which could mean savings up to 75 percent for some people.
Why Not Give People More Money To Buy Green Cars?
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008A self-described "Confused Citizen" poses some interesting questions about how we can help the car companies, the planet and even the consumers.
HD Radio Delivers Better Sound For Less Money
Tuesday, November 11th, 2008Lower prices for HD radios make it easier for people to get better sound from all those free radio stations.
Woman And Her Family Move Into A Green RV
Friday, November 7th, 2008The story of Sara Janssen, her husband and their 4-year-old daughter moved into a small RV, converted it to run on used vegetable oil and sun panels and set out to tour the country. What can that be like?
On-Road Safety Needs Cars That Take More Control
Friday, November 7th, 2008By Susan Winlaw No matter how many airbags they put in cars from now on, there'll be no gigantic advance in auto safety until the car companies figure out a way to build cars that are smart enough to not run into each other.
Police Getting Tougher With First-Time Offenders
Thursday, November 6th, 2008Partly because it's the right thing to do and partly because it's a good way of increasing revenues for the local coffers, police forces across America are taking a harder line with first-time speeders and the like, with penalties (try $1,000 plus jail time) that can really hurt. And apparently ...
Comparing Insurance Rates Really Can Save You Money
Thursday, November 6th, 2008By Susan Winlaw An extremely pleasant note from my insurance agent advising me it was time to renew my auto coverage sent me to the web for a comparison shop, to see if the admonition to look around for a better deal still makes sense.
Many Have Big Regrets About Buying Small Cars
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008The features that made larger vehicles more expensive and yet more attractive to buyers are quickly missed by people who downsize and downgrade to smaller vehicles. And then there's the very real question about safety.
Boomers May Have Some Surprise Insurance Issues
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008If you're at the leading edge of the Boomer generation, there might be a couple of insurance issues (for car and house) that could jump up and bite you. This story could offer guidance.
Hyundai Genesis Buyers Face The Chris Rock Affect
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008By Alex Law For Hyundai's fabulous Genesis premium sedan to succeed, it's going to have to overcome a societal attitude that's most vividly described in Chris Rock's latest concert movie -- Kill The Messenger.
As Sales Lag, Little Cars Now Come With Big Deals
Saturday, November 1st, 2008Car sales have dropped so much across the United States that even small, fuel-efficient cars aren't doing as well as their manufacturers want, so there are now different kinds of deals and incentives available.
Will Buyers Dump Toyota For China Wall To Save Money?
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008Some people in China think that global economic concern will cause buyers to think about that country's car brands -- Geely, Chery, Lifan, Brilliance and China Wall, among others -- when the time comes to buy something inexpensive.
Small Cars Usually Mean Bigger Insurance Premiums
Monday, October 27th, 2008If you're thinking of going to a smaller car to save money on gas, you could end up paying more for insurance and that could wipe out the fuel economy gain. Most importantly, you'd be paying more for insurance because the smaller cars are likely to cost the insurance companies ...
Nine iPhone Apps For Your Car Have Various Uses
Monday, October 27th, 2008It's hard to imagine that anyone with a car and an iPhone couldn't use at least one of these software systems.
Politicos Push For Bailout Money To Help Car Buyers
Thursday, October 23rd, 2008Unless people can get financing, they won't be able to afford the vehicles they want and if they're not buying then lots of people will lose their jobs. That, essentially, is the reasoning behind a push by legislators looking to help buyers out.
Consumer Group: Auto Repair Fraud Can Threaten Lives
Thursday, October 16th, 2008The message these folks (they're a fairly heavyweight group of people) are delivering here is sort of semi-sensationalistic because not all fraudulent auto repairs can put your life at risk, but some can and a lot more of them can cost you big money. This is advice you'd do well ...
Get Ready For Less Powerful 4-Cylinder Cars From BMW
Thursday, October 9th, 2008The company that likes to believe that consumers actually buy its cars for their performance abilities rather than their "status symbol" qualities is worried that the return of four-cylinder engines to the lineup will turn people off.
Detroit 3 Put Focus On Their Fuel Economy Lead
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008Contrary to popular understanding, the American car companies can be really good at building fuel-efficient vehicles (often better than Honda) and they plan to build their marketing campaigns around that fact.
Toyota EV With 10-Mile Range “Sounds Like A Flop”
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008Several car companies, including Toyota and GM, are hoping that new cars that go a limited distance on battery power will open up a new audience for people looking to reduce or reject the use of gasoline. Not everyone thinks the idea's going to work.
Electric Vehicles Best Hope For Globe And Car Business?
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008A visit to the Paris auto show makes Time Magazine wonder if the auto industry doesn't have to move more quickly to electric vehicles to overcome many of the woes besetting it and the economy.
Great Deals On Cars For People With Great Credit
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008If you can afford to buy a new vehicle, there is an "unprecedented" selection of deals available for you to choose from.
Survey Shows General Satisfaction With Auto Insurance
Monday, October 6th, 2008Apparently people like auto insurance more when it costs them less, and the most satisfied insurance customers are the ones who have all their insurance eggs in one corporate basket (it's called "bundling").
Bad Streets Make It Tougher On Older Folks
Monday, October 6th, 2008Those cracked sidewalks, pot-holed roads and crumbling curbs may be unsightly and might even cause you to experience some thumping as you drive along, but for older folks on foot they're a danger that gets worse all the time.
Good Insurance Advice From Shaister Miester Do Da
Monday, October 6th, 2008He may sound like a DJ in a club you're afraid to visit, but whoever he is he has some excellent advice on auto insurance for you.
Frugal Family Challenge Takes On Gas Costs
Monday, October 6th, 2008A couple of big media outlets and a high-profile automotive website have created a segment for TV's Good Morning America that shows ordinary families how to cut down on their transportation costs as they relate to gasoline and driving.
How One Family Dealt With Less Insurance To Save Money
Saturday, October 4th, 2008You can save money on your car insurance by reducing your insurance coverage to a basic level that covers damage to other cars, but that could put you at risk of having no coverage if your own car is wrecked. This family's story describes the issues involved.
How One Family Dealt With An Aging, Ailing Car
Saturday, October 4th, 2008Any time a trusty but aging family car needs expensive work the owners are faced with a tough decision -- pay the big one-time price to repair it or go for something new and dependable that comes with monthly payments. This story considers why one family went the way it ...
Big Sales Drop Forces Toyota To Offer Cheap Financing
Friday, October 3rd, 2008With sales dropping by almost a third in September, Japan's biggest car company is going to offer American buyers zero interest financing on 11 models until November 3, 2008. A few of them are big SUVs and trucks, but there are some sensible choices as well, such as Matrix, Corolla, ...
Car-Sharing Firms Believe Big Growth Is Coming
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008Until now a curiosity for trendy big city downtowners, various car-buying co-ops that buy cars for their members to share are getting close to being a viable business. They're seen as being "cooler" than car rental agencies, which make a lot more sense for most people.
Bad Gasoline Can Cause Engine Repair Problems
Saturday, September 27th, 2008The best way to avoid problems with bad gas is to stay away from "off-brand" stations (those that don't have a national name) that may charge you a few cents less a gallon. If you get a bad batch, it could cost you hundreds to repair the damage. This problem ...
Men OK With Women As Decision-Makers When Buying
Friday, September 26th, 2008A recent survey claims that women make most of the important decisions when it comes to buying something, and that most men are just fine with that.
