It’s apparent that the auto industry in America is becoming “greener” than ever.  Everywhere you look there are ads for fuel-cell technology, hybrids, Bio-diesel fuel, clean-diesel engines, and E-85 fuel.  These technologies have gained popularity with America’s Big Three automakers.
Why?  Automakers are feeling pressure from all directions, including the White House, Congress, and also consumers.
Ford […]

It seems that people are never satisfied.
Apparently, that is the lesson that is to be learned from the success of the program, Cash for Clunkers.  This program has delivered on all of the intended goals, from promoting economic activity to getting old vehicles that are inefficient off of the road and replacing them with new […]

According to the BMW Blog, the CS Concept that was unveiled at the New York auto show this past spring isn’t going to ever see the light of day in production.  Due to the current problems with the financial market, BMW brass had a change of mind about the possibility of a $100,000-plus-range car.
For car […]

J.D. Power recently came out with the results from its Escaped Shopper Study, which gauges why consumers made the decision to walk away from certain new vehicles in their car shopping experience.  It’s quite surprising that approximately 80% of car shoppers decided against purchasing a model after they went to a car dealer.
The top three […]

The perks of purchasing a used car are the low initial price, property taxes, and insurance costs. The “downs” are that it isn’t new, which means there’s no auto warranty and you are more vulnerable to car problems. However, you can reduce your exposure to risk by taking these precautionary measures.
First, shop for […]

Many motorists aren’t sure whether they should use regular or synthetic oil in their cars.  The answer depends on the age of the vehicle, mileage, and the recommendations by the carmaker.
Vehicles with high mileage that are older often have excessive engine wear that allows oil to leak internally.  Synthetic oil isn’t recommended on these vehicles […]

Many commuters end up experiencing a break down at one point or another. These are breakdowns that happen between 7-9 am and leave people stranded on the side of the road. A roadside assistance program is the best way for commuters to protect themselves in this event.
Breakdowns are scary because they leave drivers […]

Here’s why people need to be concerned about the state of the environment: Because a situation that is bad is costly-namely in money and lives.
California State University recently performed a study, finding that the two regions in California that are the most populated have air pollution that killed more people than car accidents.  This is […]

One tactic that people use to sell a pre-owned car is to detail it until it looks brand new.  However, beware, a motor that is steam-cleaned won’t fix a gasket that is blown.  This is why it is important to have auto road service.
Having said that, dealerships that are reputable typically won’t try to sell […]

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Mazda recently put out a recall for approximately 30,600 CX-9s from model years 2007-09.
The recall is only in affect for CX-9 cars that have power-adjustable seats complete with a memory function.  Apparently, it is possible for the power seats to short-circuit, which may cause seat malfunctions that […]