The growth in used car marketplace has been accelerating each year as American’s appetite for leasing new cars outstrips historical trends of purchasing cars with four and five year car loans. The move towards leasing creates a predictable cycle of used cars hitting the market. Most leased cars are returned to the dealer within 24 […]

Selling 5 million and 3 thousand units during its time, the tiny car called the Mini proves that size is definitely no basis of power or sales rates. The Mini cleanly takes the cake and is by far the most popular British-made car ever produced, hands down. Paving the way for a generation of space-saving […]

Historic special stage rallying continues to grow in popularity in the U.K. Events regularly see entries of 90+ cars of varying ages. Cars are grouped into classes depending on age and engine capacity. The Historic class is for cars first registered before December 31st 1967, Post Historic is for cars first registered between 1st January […]

Mercedes buyers are spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing where to buy a Mercedes-Benz from - or so it would seem.
Mercedes-Benz ownership is something many of my local Sydney residents desire for years prior to obtaining.
In fact it’s right up there with the dream of owning a Rolex watch, a luxury boat and […]

Chop shops are a booming business today. Vehicles are constantly being stolen, the professionals carrying out the thefts taking the cars to be stripped down and sold for parts. Auto theft isn’t about joyrides anymore and stealing cars is a lucrative crime. The owners of every make and model are at risk, not just those […]

While many people seem to have varying options about electric vehicles, the younger generation seems to be excited about the prospect of cars running on electricity. No matter what kind of car it is they approve of having all electric cars. Electric vehicles do have many benefits such as great fuel mileage and great efficiency, […]

As of December 31st 2006 the AA Motoring Trust that was originally founded and evolved from the AA, which is the UK’s largest breakdown cover organisation has now ceased operating. The IAM Motoring Trust will now take forward the work from the AA with a year policy of transport and safety research. The IAM is […]

Since movies have been shown the car has featured heavily in them.
The film Bullitt released in 1968 starring Steve McQueen although probably not the first film to feature a car chase was undoubtedly one of the original car movies of all time. Audiences were stunned by the intense and dramatic footage of a Ford Mustang […]

Body Kits are a great way to improve the look of your vehicle. Either your vehicle is a truck or sports car; various aftermarket body kits are made to upgrade the look of your vehicle. Manufactures such as Wings West, Extreme Dimensions, VIS and Razzi make body kits from most vehicles on the road. These […]

Most of the super camaro’s were offspring of the Central Office Production Order or “COPO” camaro’s, I know that the Yenko camaro was an offspring of the COPO 9737 Sports Car Coversion which was a 425 HP 427 CID iron engine, with a 140 MPH speed-o and Goodyear wide tread tires and 15×6 wheels, and […]

This is the second part of the Consumer Reports Used Car Guide. In this article I am going to reveal the used cars that are GOOD BUYS. These reliable models have consistently performed well and above average in the COnsumer Reports road test over the past several years. These cars have many years of better-than-average […]

The government is pretty wise when it comes to business. They sell off cars through auctions that may fetch them good profit. These vehicles are either government owned that need to be disposed off to make way for new ones or confiscated vehicles from individuals who had some sort of skirmish with the government.
Auctioned vehicles […]

Motorcycles have a lot of use in our daily lives. They’re not just for personal transportation but also for business purposes. Still, motorcycle performance can be maximized just by adding a sidecar.
A sidecar is a small car with a wheel of its own attached beside the motorcycle. Motorcycles with sidecars are thus called called trikes […]

Winter tires are designed for snow, cold, slush and icy weather conditions. They are essentially specialized tires that are designed to be used in the winter season whereas all season tires are meant for used in most conditions.
Some myths to dispel: there are car owners out there who are under the impression that the all […]

A good used car… When you are looking for a good used vehicle, don’t limit your selection to what you can find at dealerships. Most people think about visiting their local car dealer for advice but there are several ways to find YOUR car.
Many dealerships that have new cars also have a selection of used […]

For the uninformed, identifying where that squeak or thunk is coming from on your car or truck, or determining where that pungent odour is coming from, can be quite disconcerting. However, being cognizant of usual noises and smells emanating from your vehicle will help you nip potential automotive problems in the bud. Early detection of […]

Recently the government fleet I work for added 10 more hybrid vehicles to its large fleet. Seven of these hybrid vehicles are of the hybrid electric car variety. The other 3 are trucks or light duty sport utility hybrid vehicles. The most interesting hybrid electric car was the Honda civic hybrid. This little car costs […]

The Germans have done it again, they have created a Porsche super car. As you probably already know, the name of the super car is Porsche Carrera GT. It was first introduced in 2004 has a low, sleek, lightweight roadster feeling that is beautiful for the eyes and when you listen to the engine, then […]

As you may already know thousands of cars become bank and government property every day through various seizure and surplus laws. The constant exchange of vehicles and the enormous expense to store them, means amazing deals and guaranteed rock bottom prices for every one.
Well, it obviously makes sense and is a great deal for everyone […]

SAVING MONEY WHEN BUYING A CARIt is very easy to spend more money than you should when buying any make or model of new or used car. We have outlined some general tips and information that will help you save when buying a pre-owned vehicle.
It is very easy to spend more money than you should […]

In buying a Mercedes, you have chosen a premiere car with an enviable pedigree, being the oldest continuously produced automobile line in the world. You have come to appreciate its agile steering and smooth handling, giving you a level of comfort that is a hallmark of a Mercedes. Your Mercedes’ steering and suspension system is […]

The fuel parts of your car delivers the fuel needed by the engine for your car to run. Tuned, working fuel parts are necessary to sustain the transmission of fuel to the motor giving your car the means to power its movement. Like a human’s circulatory system, a car’s fuel system is made up of […]

Looking for something a little different? While millions of people enjoy all the fun and excitement of going to car shows, there are still so many others who have never been to one. They may be wondering or asking themselves what’s so special about Car shows. Well, what they really don’t understand is what a […]

Do you know the importance of radiator fans? Well, to start with, can you imagine yourself in a room with a temperature of over 35-degree cc and with no cooling fans in the room to drive out the heat away? How would you feel sitting there all the while and perspiring! Definitely, your energy levels […]

Flat, pointed, long, rounded, surgically altered, no matter what your nose looks like, you have no choice but to love it, because it’s the only nose you have. Your respiratory system depends on the nose for it to function. Unfortunately, what with all the air pollution the planet is enveloped in, taking care of your […]

Cruising down the road with your mind on your grocery list, and a little girl darts out of nowhere and runs in front of your car in pursuit of an escaped ball. Wouldn’t you be thankful that your car stopped when you stomped on the pedal, just in the nick of time? Just imagine driving […]

When that race pistol’s trigger is pulled and the race begins with the bang, race cars zoom along the track and run like there’s no tomorrow. And when every car is geared and raring to grab the crown and the the King of the Road, it’s hard to keep a distance and stand out. Power […]

Well you own a car and you want it to look good. You should because you probably paid a lot of money for it, probably so much in fact you could rent a limo to get to work and it would be cheaper. Anyway this article is going to talk about car care focusing on […]