Buying a new car is a major purchase with major amounts of money leaving your pocket. Ask an honest car salesman and he will tell you that he is trying to get his potential customers to buy something they don’t really need. Ask a dishonest salesman and he won’t tell you why. That about sums […]

Now in its fifth year, the Honda Civic Hybrid is no longer a curiosity. With its redesign for 2006, the hybrid has joined its gas version sibling to further improve the already hard-to-beat and now 33-year-old Civic line.
The gas Civic was named this year’s Car of the Year by several national publications. But it would […]

There are factory installed air filters and there are replacement performance air filters; both are right for any vehicle. Beyond that, a performance air filter takes off where a factory installed air filter leaves off. If you are concerned about the environment, want more power and acceleration, better fuel mileage, and are looking for all […]

Once again, Nissan is putting into practice with its all new Sentra model something that has succeeded for them in the past: push the model up market. As it first did with the Maxima and later with the Altima, Nissan has now promoted the Sentra to make room for the pending introduction of the subcompact […]

The Mercury Mountaineer is said to be the Mercury twin of the Ford Explorer. And it is a sport utility vehicle that has four doors. It also has the capacity to take in a maximum of seven passengers in its spacious interior. And aside from that, Mercury, the brand, has given its customers and patrons […]

As automakers go, developing well received models is a chore all by itself. When a model becomes a hit, as has the Chrysler 300C, the result is favorable press coverage, high customer satisfaction ratings, and a “halo” effect that can extend to the entire product line. Chrysler’s 300C is a hit, but the German-American automaker […]

Over the past year, much has been written about various Chinese automakers and the pending introduction of their vehicles to the U.S. market. Manufacturers such as Chery and Geely have been mentioned most frequently with a few smaller automakers also receiving some press. Originally, it appeared that both manufacturers would import their vehicles some time […]

Since the internet arrived many years ago it has brought with it endless time and money saving opportunities. This is certainly true for those selling vehicles.
It was not so long ago that all vehicles being sold privately were done so using the traditional method of print advertising. Although this is of course still very popular, […]

All the talk about gas-electric hybrid vehicles is overlooking another area where fuel economy can be realized. No, I am not talking about diesel engines and I am not even thinking about hydrogen power. Instead, corn powered vehicles are coming into their own. That’s right, ethanol, a fuel that has a history going back a […]

Just months after its much publicized release, the 7 passenger Jeep Commander is a major disappointment for DaimlerChrysler to the point where it has become an albatross around the automaker’s neck. Stung with bloated inventories in excess of 100 days – an industry killer – the Commander is now commanding discounts of over $5000 per […]

Don’t let that new car smell fool you, not every new car is the right one for you. Use this test drive checklist before your next test drive.
Before the test drive ask yourself the following questions:
- Does the vehicle look attractive to you?
- Is it available in a colour you like?
- Is the vehicle easy […]

Electric Vehicle is a transport, witch uses electric power instead gasoline, or diesel. To power electric vehicle motors batteries are needed. Electric vehicle uses one or several electric motors to create movement. Despite engine differences, electric vehicles are very similar to regular cars. External and internal view can be the same. External design doesn’t differ […]

From the MX Crossport concept, it has now come to become known as the 2007 Mazda CX 7. This vehicle is a midsize crossover sport utility vehicle model. And the Mazda CX 7 is actually the production version of the said concept car. Built in Hiroshima in Japan, this vehicle went out to be known […]

The Ford Motor Company is very much responsible for the Ford Crown Victoria. This vehicle has actually been in production since the year 1955 and up until the present, the vehicle is still being continuously manufactured. It is a full size vehicle and has been crafted and manufactured in one body style which is a […]

Since 1984, the Toyota Motor Corporation has already been producing and manufacturing the Toyota 4Runner. Up until the present, the Toyota 4Runner is still sold and marketed by the said company. This vehicle is classified as a midsize sport utility vehicle. It has been said that this sport utility vehicle’s competition include the Ford Explorer, […]

Since the very conception of the automobile, engineers and designers have been searching for was to make them more efficient and save on fuel consumption. Petrol fuels the majority of vehicles and diesel fuel is used in heavier automotive equipment. The internal combustion engine is considered to be a major if not the biggest source […]

It seems as though everyone is out to get our money. Costs are skyrocketing and more and more products and services are out vying for our attention. Media is focusing its attention on “rear attacks” by directing its advertising on our children, our needs, our fears and emotions. Okay, well, that part’s not new, but […]

The jury is in regarding the recently released big SUVs from General Motors: they are an overwhelming success story. The Chevy Tahoe along with its GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade siblings are bringing in big gains for GM. Just in time too as the automaker pares excess capacity, closes plants, and lays off tens of […]

Buying a new car is an experience that few will ever forget: the smell, the pristine interior, and the flawless ride are some of the things enjoyed by new car owners. Yet, despite how well equipped even the most expensive cars can be, oftentimes they leave the showroom with several accessories missing. No, they weren’t […]

General Motors’ Saturn division is one of the few bright spots for the troubled U.S. automaker. As of this writing, the parent company is in the midst of plant closings, massive layoffs, and big losses. Bankruptcy may be the ultimate “out” for GM, but even if the company doesn’t choose that route, big changes are […]

According to the National Institute for Highway Safety, the number and severity of auto accidents increases 10 fold between the hours of 11 pm and 3 am. Here are proven tips to decrease your chances of an accident. Some of this may sound like common sense, but you wouldn’t believe how many people don’t follow […]

Whether you are buying or selling a car, there are several tips that will help the process go a lot smoother. Buyers and sellers have one big thing in common - neither wants to be taken for a ride. In order to make sure the sale of an automobile is an honest one, both the […]

Recently the Ford Motor Company and the Gay and Lesbian Community voting block got into a tiff. The Gay and Lesbian Community threatened to boycott Ford Products and not at a very good time in the company’s history either considering the current US Automaker trends. So what should Ford do now?
Ford Motor Company should immediately […]

Now wait a minute…are they called hubcaps or wheel covers? Is there a difference between the two? And while we’re at it, why did they start using hubcaps to begin with? These and similar questions have baffled the great minds of the world for many years. So to get to the bottom of these questions, […]

Annually, more than 40,000 people lose their life in automobile accidents each year. Another two million suffer disabling injuries. These startling statistics are from the National Safety Council. The amount of casualties could be reduced if more people learned to drive defensively.
No matter how careful or a skilled driver you are, high speeds, impaired or […]

The auto world is abuzz over a new car just recently released. The Dodge Caliber, a five door hatchback replacement for the popular Neon, has finally hit North American showrooms. The wait has been long especially since the last Neons were built for the 2005 model year. Still, judging by the press hoopla and by […]

Owning up to an overall length of only 160.4 inches for the hatchback version and only 166.8 inches for the sedan version, the Daewoo Lanos has been considered to be one of the smallest cars in the business. But do not think it is much smaller than one of the smallest cars, the Mini Cooper. […]

You just paid a cool $73,000 for your fashionably new BMW and are cruising down the boulevard enjoying the ride. You zig and zag your way around the slow movers, marveling over the responsive steering and handling engineered into your 750i. As you pull into your driveway, park your sedan, and exit your vehicle, you […]

One of the crossover sport utility vehicles in the market, the Mazda Tribute is considered to be one of the smallest in this segment. This vehicle is actually based on the platform of the Mazda 626 which is a front wheel drive vehicle. The Mazda Tribute is also the basis for the Ford Escape sport […]

This past month I was finally able to get a first hand view of a fabulous looking concept car called the Cadillac Sixteen at the North Carolina International Automobile Show. As concepts go, the Sixteen is truly a radical looking, but thoroughly luxurious sedan that serves as a reminder of Cadillac’s past glory while incorporating […]

From the year 1977 and up until the year 1979, the Lincoln Mark V was sold by Lincoln, the luxury division of the Ford Motor Company. The Lincoln Mark V was sold and marketed as a large coupe. It was only during the mentioned model years did the Lincoln Mark V have the opportunity to […]

A Step-By-Step Tutorial: How to buy a car with bad credit without it turning into a nightmare.
Are you tired of hearing the word ‘No’ when it comes to a car loan? I set up ‘How to buy a car with bad credit’ specifically so that you could hear the words ‘yes’. Who am I, you […]

The Mitsubishi Eclipse has been made available in two trim levels which are the GS and the GT. It also has been crafted as either a passenger family coupe or a sports coupe. It held two doors and held the capacity and capability to take in a maximum of four people in its cabin. It […]

Another addition to Ford’s lineup for class leading vehicles is the 2007 Ford Edge. It is a new midsize crossover vehicle. At its introduction, Ford targets that this vehicle should be able to compete head to head with vehicle imports like the Toyota Highlander and the Nissan Murano. Built on the Ford CD3 platform, the […]

Standing for “Luxury Sport”, the Lincoln LS has been freshened for the year 2006. It comes with four doors. It has the capacity to take in a maximum of five passengers in its spacious and very comfortable cabin. It is a luxury sports sedan. For this year, 2006, the Lincoln LS has been made available […]

With more and more vehicles shifting to rear wheel drive, is it better than front wheel drive? Let’s take a look.
Front Wheel Drive
Around since the 1920’s, front wheel drive didn’t catch on with American consumers until the gas crisis in the 1970’s. As Americans struggled against high fuel prices, automakers began to seek new ways […]

Ever since I can remember the Ford Mustang had a place in my heart. The first Mustang that stood out for me was somewhere around 1971 when a neighbor has a New Red Mach 1 Mustang in their driveway. I would drive my bicycle past it and wondered, how the words on the trunk lid […]

From DaimlerChrysler AG is yet another vehicle that is roaring up the top spots in terms of its segment. This vehicle is the Chrysler 300. Although there already had been other vehicles in automobile history that has bore the same name, there is a new Chrysler 300 that is haunting the streets and roads. It […]

Since the corvette first came out in 1953, it has been a special car, The L68 427 CID was rated at 400 HP and it had a single 4 barrel carburetor, or the L71 optional 3X2 barrel setup which was rated at 435 HP from the factory, and none were more special then the L88 […]

The use of the fuel known as biodiesel is growing in America–quite literally. Biodiesel is produced by combining organic oils, from any of a number of sources, with alcohol or petroleum diesel fuel. The organic oil is most often obtained from soybeans, but many other plants have shown potential, including canola and rapeseed.
Biodiesel can even […]

In February, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) announced 2006’s “greenest” and “meanest” vehicles, as well as listing the environmental scores for every car and passenger truck from that year. The scores are contained in the ninth edition of ACEEE’s Green Book® Online, which is available online at GreenerCars.com.
Not surprisingly, the greenest vehicles […]

Many people wonder about the ethanol/gas mixture known as E85, named for the 85% ethanol that mixture contains, and whether or not their vehicles will run on it. You may be surprised to learn that there have already been some two million vehicles sold in America that can run on E85 with no modification at […]

If you watched the Olympics, you probably noticed that General Motors launched a major advertising campaign, touting the fact that 1.5 million GM vehicles are able to run on E85, made from corn. If you’re new to the alternative fuel concept, perhaps you were left wondering exactly what E85 is.
The term E85 is derived from […]

Everyone has seen the hugely successful Monster Garage, Orange County Choppers and newly released Inked. These reality shows have caught on like wildfire and advertisers are in a scramble to get their piece of the action. You can now buy all kinds of West Coast Chopper clothing and memorabilia, Teutel bobble heads, etc… 60% of […]