Category: Reports

July 26, 2008

Ford Going All-Out Eco-Conscious

Filed under: Fuel Efficiency, Reports - 26 Jul 2008

A mid-July, 2008 media release by the Ford Motor Corp. provides insight into how the old American automaker looks at its future.

Ford presented tips on how motorists can save gas over the summer travel season by changing their driving behavior.

The …

July 17, 2008

Judging Cars Based on the Pollutant Factor

Filed under: Fuel Efficiency, Reports - 17 Jul 2008

During consumers’ current shift from large trucks and sport utility vehicles to cars – and smaller ones at that – gas prices dominate the blame.

But another factor exists in the conscience of many Americans: pollution.

Sure, getting more miles per gallon …

July 15, 2008

The Station Wagon Primed for a Comeback?

Filed under: Fun, Reports - 15 Jul 2008

Few motorists are aware, but auto industry experts say the station wagon died a quiet death in the 1990s. Mainly due to the growing popularity of the minivan, and later, the sport utility vehicle.

That’s not to say you won’t see …

July 14, 2008

Infiniti and the Numbers Game

Filed under: Reports, Reviews - 14 Jul 2008

Maybe it’s time for Infiniti to shy away from using only alphanumeric names.

After all, it isn’t exactly the best time for consumers looking into luxury cars. They might as well attach sexy names to the vehicles, right?

Yet Infiniti holds firm, presenting …

July 12, 2008

Can Too Many Choices Make it Harder to Buy A Car?

Filed under: Fun, Reports - 12 Jul 2008

It used to be that you looked at a car’s make and model, and maybe chose some trim options, paint color or transmission, and you were on your way with your shiny new car.

How far the automotive industry has progressed …

July 11, 2008

Cars More Likely to be Stolen

Filed under: Reports, Safety - 11 Jul 2008

A recent CNNMoney.com report about auto theft rates offers an interesting glimpse into what thieves look for – and can help guide you if you’re in the market for a used or new car.

The report cited the 1995 Honda Civic as …

July 10, 2008

Seeking the Perfect Crash-Testing Program

Filed under: Reports, Safety - 10 Jul 2008

The Federal Government recently announced planned improvements to its auto crash test program for new cars and trucks, to take effect for the 2010 model year.

The plan is to expand the traditional program of grading vehicles from one to five …

July 9, 2008

Two More States Go Hands-Free in the Car

Filed under: Reports, Safety - 09 Jul 2008

In July 2008, California and Washington joined New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Washington, D.C., in banning the use of mobile phones with your hands while driving.

In California the law was no surprise, as it was passed several years ago …

July 8, 2008

Resurgence of the Mid-Size Sedan

Filed under: New Cars, Reports - 08 Jul 2008

In this era of downsizing automobiles to improve fuel economy, not everyone is quite ready to squeeze themselves or their family into a Prius.

Mid-size sedans might not be able to compete directly with the hybrids and compact cars out there, …

July 3, 2008

Chrysler Stubbornly Sticks with Big

Filed under: Reports - 03 Jul 2008

Recently this blog reported how Honda sales have been thriving due in no small part to the company’s insistence on staying small, that is, focusing on smaller more fuel-efficient vehicles.

That as opposed to producing more sport utility vehicles, trucks …

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