Posted in Auto News, Just for Fun on Jul 23rd, 2009
When looking for a new car, most people want the latest and greatest; but what happens when that new car smell fades? Few have the staying power to keep their owners intrigued for 5, 10, or even 20 years down the road. One way to make sure you’ll be happy with your new car for [...]
Posted in Just for Fun on Jul 21st, 2009
Visitors entering and leaving Tiburon, California should be prepared to have their pictures taken as officials want to photograph every car and use the license plate information to help solve crimes. Americans already are accustomed to having cameras watch them as they drive, bank and shop, and police around the country regularly use cameras to [...]
Posted in Auto News, CARS Program (Cash for Clunkers) on Jul 20th, 2009
On July 24, the government’s Car Allowance Rebate System program — it’s informally referred to as “Cash for Clunkers” — begins. To help car owners better understand the program, Irvine, Calif-based Kelley Blue Book is offering a free online service that outlines the rules for Cash for Clunkers, as well as a ‘Clunker Calculator‘ to [...]
Posted in Auto News on Jul 19th, 2009
Chrysler’s Dodge brand earned above average scores in J.D. Power’s latest car owner satisfaction survey — a surprise, considering Chrysler hasn’t done so well in year’s past. Another surprise: Hyundai, which beat out higher-priced mid-sized luxury cars from BMW and Jaguar. J.D. Power’s APEAL (Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout) survey polled 80,000 new car buyers, [...]