Consumer Reports picked four car models for its 2008 Top Picks list. The top pickup is the Chevrolet Silverado, top luxury sedan is the Lexus LS 460L, top midsized SUV is the Hyundai Santa Fe, and top small sedan is the Hyundai Elantra SE. Hyundai is the first South Korean carmaker to make the list, […]
It can be a huge challenge to shop for a handicap-accessible vehicle that will suit your needs. And, it can almost be impossible to sift through ads in a newspaper. This is why Rick Shutes started a very useful website called HandicapAutoTrader.com. He wanted to help people who are disabled find cars that are suitable […]
Many drivers are driving around with cars that are poorly maintained, and some of them find themselves stranded and calling for emergency roadside assistance. To avoid finding yourself in this situation follow these tips. It is important to maintain your tire pressure. Underinflated tires cause tires to wear faster and make your gas mileage poor. […]
Many drivers are leery about buying a used car because they are afraid of inheriting old problems that a vehicle may have. Unfortunately, this instinct is sometimes correct. If you were considering buying a used car, it would be worth your while to place a call to the Better Business Bureau. The Better Business Bureau […]
Most cars today come equipped with antilock brakes, or ABS. Chances are you have heard about ABS, but you may not know what they actually are. This is a safety feature that is able to detect if a wheel is about to lock up on your vehicle. When this happens the hydraulic pressure of the […]
What benefits can a sedan offer you? Sedans will provide a balance of performance, handling, safety and easy access. Unless you are a person who needs lots of cargo space, a sedan is a good option. There are various choices to consider when buying a sedan. You can purchase a large, small, family or luxury […]
To keep your vehicle performing at its best it is necessary to schedule routine maintenance and service. This will prepare your car to drive in difficult conditions and help you avoid calling for roadside assistance. First, make sure to check your tire pressure regularly. In addition, look at the tread on your tires to check […]
The government has announced to carmakers that they must get a fleet average fuel-efficiency of 35 mpg by the year 2020, however Hyundai now claims that they will hit this goal by the year 2015, which is five years earlier. How will the Korean company hit this goal? Hyundai doesn’t just plan to move forward […]
Many people wonder why carmakers sell different models overseas than in the U.S. And why it is so hard to bring a popular vehicle in Europe to the U.S. For example, if Ford has success selling the Fiesta in Europe, which would fit the needs of Americans who are more gas conscious than ever, why […]
In a car, the heart of the cooling system is the water pump. Its purpose is to circulate engine coolant throughout the whole system, beginning with the radiator, and then to the engine and back again. The water pump is what allows your air conditioner to work when it is hot out. The water pump […]