Archive for: June 2008

June 30, 2008

The Real Total Cost of Owning a Car

Filed under: New Cars, Reports - 30 Jun 2008

People tend to forget just how expensive it can be to own and operate an automotive vehicle. 

Gas prices aside, many other things can add up in a hurry.

Recently, Edmunds published an interesting report about which vehicles are the least …

June 26, 2008

What is Depreciation and Why Do I Care?

Filed under: Car value, Depreciation - 26 Jun 2008

Recently the National Automobile Dealers Association issued a media release stating that premium luxury vehicles hold the highest annual depreciation rate among automobiles.

Not a surprise, really, considering luxury cars start with high prices, and recent consumer preference for spending less …

June 25, 2008

Honda Stays Small to Grow Big

Filed under: Fuel Efficiency, Reports - 25 Jun 2008

Honda LogoIn May 2008, an amazing thing occurred in the automotive industry: the Honda Civic was declared the best-selling vehicle in America.

For eons, it seemed, Ford’s F-Series trucks claimed the throne.

No longer. Consumers have reacted strongly …

June 23, 2008

Time of the Season - Out and About in a Convertible

Filed under: KBB, New Cars - 23 Jun 2008

Summertime is a great time to head out on a road trip, see some sights and blow off steam in a weekend getaway.

What’s better than doing it in a convertible?

Kelley Blue Book’s Top 25 Convertible…

June 22, 2008

The Minivan: Taking Over for the SUV?

Filed under: Buying Tips, Reports - 22 Jun 2008

While the sport utility vehicle has taken a beating with high gas prices and concern for environmental impact, it kinda makes you wonder how the minivan has been spared a similar fate.

In fact, it seems to be moving in …

June 19, 2008

Volvo and the Car Safety Revolution

Filed under: Reports, Safety - 19 Jun 2008

Ford might now own Volvo, but one thing hasn’t changed for the Swedish brand: a reputation for automobile safety.

Interest in improving driver and passenger safety in cars increases every year. Things like side-impact safety curtains were unheard of only a decade …

June 17, 2008

Great New Vehicles for Less Than $20,000

Filed under: Car value, New Cars - 17 Jun 2008

It’s no secret that high gas prices and environmental sensitivity has changed the way Americans think about cars.

Gone are the days of Hummer or Avalanche beasts on roadways. In their place are smaller vehicles cheaper on the pocketbook and easier on …

June 14, 2008

Best Time to Buy a Used Car

Filed under: Buying Tips, Used Cars - 14 Jun 2008

A current saying in the real estate industry now also applies to the automotive industry: it’s a great time to buy a car.

Particularly a used vehicle.

April 2008 was the first time in more than 20 years that cars outsold trucks …

June 12, 2008

Dealers Luring Buyers in Weak Economy

Filed under: Car value, Reports - 12 Jun 2008

The sluggish economy has impacted auto dealers enough to nudge (actually push) them toward very special deals.

During times of economic uncertainty, people often hold on to their money and big ticket purchases (like cars and homes) take a plunge in …

June 8, 2008

How to Get the Low-Down on Fuel Efficiency

Filed under: Fuel Efficiency, Hybrid Cars - 08 Jun 2008

Fuel efficiency is one of the hottest topics these days.

Consumers are feeling the financial pinch at the pump, and for a totally different reason, environmentalists want less gas burned.

Regardless of the reason, people need to buy more …

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