Computers to Drive Cars within 10 Years: Google
Google Inc., the search engine giant that does so much more than just search the web, is overjoyed with the progress it has made with its self-driving Prius that has been plying Nevada’s roads and highways. The omnipresent tech beast is so happy that it has begun discussing what it has learned with automakers to [...]
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The Cars of the One Percenters
We all have a pretty good idea as to what cars the one percenters drive, don’t we? After all, we remember those Grey Poupon commercials and also the limo of Montgomery Burns. Due to this firm understanding of how the rich live, it will most likely come as a shock to most of us to [...]
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And, the Winning Super Bowl Car Ad is….
The scores are in and the winning Super Bowl car commercial was the spot that had a cream sucking supermodel becoming a Fiat 500 Abarth. Coming in a distant second was the short in which a cheetah attacked some poor sap after losing a race against a Hyundai Veloster. Auto websites tracking online interest in [...]
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China to be the Home of the World’s Largest Bus
China is set to unveil the world’s largest bus: the Youngman JNP6259G. Nearly 40 feet longer than the average commuter bus, the Youngman is 82 feet from head to toe and carries 300 people within its spacious belly. Though China has yet to say how many Youngmans will be in its fleet of public transportation [...]
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New Yamaha Customers Get a Chance at a Free Camera
As part of a promotion for their new HERO2 camera, sportscam maker GoPro is offering buyers of new Yamaha ATVs the chance at a free HERO2 camera when they buy any Yamaha ATV with an engine size of 400cc’s or above. The camera, which is also used by Yamaha’s official ATV team, can shoot up [...]
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Want Safe Roads? Live in the Volunteer State
That's right. According to a recent study by Allstate, Tennessee has some of the safest drivers in the nation. How did they reckon that? Well, they looked at the rate that drivers (who have insurance) were involved in accidents and compared thi...
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Want Cheap Insurance? Buy a…Minivan?
Not very sexy, eh? But with car insurance rates rising across the nation, a lot of people might be willing to sacrifice the "coolness" of their SUV for the more affordable utility that a minivan offers. According to the newest list of least...
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Post-Bankruptcy Car Financing – Possible?
If you have not been impacted by bankruptcy, you probably know someone who has - especially in the wake of the economic meltdown. In the post-recession era, more Americans than ever need to finance cars either during or directly after bankruptcy, espe...
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Volunteer Drivers Being Penalized?
Do you volunteer your time behind the wheel? Perhaps you transport elderly patients to doctor's appointments or act as a designated driver for a non-profit organization that ferries college students to and from bars? Believe it or not, the Volun...
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’12 Camry Will Get Better Fuel Economy, Acceleration
Toyota has been needing to update the Camry, and 2012 is the year they're finally getting it done. So far, the results look promising. The 4-banger non-hybrid models will return 35 miles per gallon on the highway, while the hybrid will do 38-39 ...
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Non-Profit Car Loans – Legit?
There is a fairly new non-profit auto loan program that’s been getting a ton of press in places like the New York Times, CBS MoneyWatch, and a zillion other outlets. The program is called “More Than Wheels.” They arrange auto loans for low income families in New Hampshire, as well as the city of Boston [...]
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GM’s Most Underrated Pickup?
The GMC Canyon may be GM's most overlooked and underestimated model. Sure, the styling and platform are becoming a bit dated, and driving a truck with an optional 5 cylinder engine seems a bit strange. But the Canyon does perform well at an affo...
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New Cars Under $13K
Used cars have gotten insanely expensive; if you've been following this blog you know that. Or if you've picked up a recent copy of Autotrader or perused your local used car lot. In any case, this has more buyers turning to cheap new cars. ...
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Paradigm Shifts in The Used Car Market
The tragic earthquake in Japan, as well as a slew of economic factors, have shaken up the used car marketplace in a big way. A number of the age-old rules of thumb are no longer valid - perhaps the most fundamental and staggering of which is that a us...
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Should Dudes Drive Miatas?
In last year's season special of Top Gear, the boys went to the Middle East. Jezza was quoted as saying that even in places like Iraq and Syria, the Miata seems to have the stigma of being a "girl car?" The article below goes into more...
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10 Ways To Mess Up When Buying A Car
Buying a car is 1 part excitement and 2 parts anxiety. Sure, it is fun and exciting to get a shiny new toy, but, if you mess up, it is expensive to repair an overpriced albatross. Here are ten ways to louse things up when you are buying a car. Just knowing about them may [...]
Continue ReadingCars That Cost Less…To Own
All too often, shoppers focus on how much a new car costs TO BUY, when they also need to be thinking about how much it costs TO OWN. The honest truth is this: some cars costs significantly more to own than others. Even cars that are in the same class and price range. Cost of [...]
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iMingle Expanding to More States
We’ve covered iMingle before. It’s a pretty cool concept. Basically, they have taken the whole group auto insurance discount to the social networking realm. If you and enough of your online friends get together, you can get discounts. Right now iMingle is only in select states, but they are expanding quickly. For more information, read [...]
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Heavy-Duty Safety From Toyota, Ford Full-Size Trucks
The IIHS has been pushing forward new safety standards, and one new area in which they are testing today's vehicles is roof strength. Basically, they test how much weight a vehicle's passenger compartment can withstand during a rollover. We...
Continue ReadingConsidering a Lease? Read up!
Car leases are on the rise. If you want to get behind the wheel of a new car with monthly payments, but don't want to deal with the hassle of car ownership, a lease might be right for you. However, leases do come with certain restrictions, and l...
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Stacked Versus Unstacked Uninsured Motorist Coverage
There has been a good deal of buzz lately about the rising number of motorist who aren’t insured on America’s highways and byways. The economy has been problematic for many, many Americans, and far too many drivers try to cut corners by dropping their auto insurance coverage. Of course, for anyone who IS insured, this [...]
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Self-Employed? Financing a Car Could Be Problematic
Being self-employed definitely has its benefits: flexible scheduling, less corporate nonsense, and a good deal of freedom from the dreaded 9-5 drudgery. But self-employment has its drawbacks, too. One of those is, at least often, a lack of stable, consistent, salaried income. And when you want a loan for a car, this can be a [...]
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What Wins on Sunday…Does it Sell on Monday??
A short post on Jalopnik.com, a fantastic auto blog, about the MINI Countryman success in WRC (World Rally Championship), has sparked debate about how far the race cars of today are from their production counterparts.
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Have a New Driver Under Your Roof…?
…Then you’re probably worried how much it’s going to cost to get your teen insured. In fact, insuring a new driver can be nearly as expensive as making your car payments. The reason is both logical and simple: people who have had their license for less than 1 year are FAR more likely to be [...]
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Hyundai Tucson Cheapest SUV to Insure?
Well, it would be difficult to find anyone who would call the 2010 Hyundai Tucson “a looker,” despite its recent redesign. However, this vehicle has proved to offer excellent tab crash protection and accident avoidance, as well as good fuel economy (EPA 21/28) and inexpensive cost of ownership. Sure, it may not be quite as [...]
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Computers to Drive Cars within 10 Years: Google
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The Cars of the One Percenters
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And, the Winning Super Bowl Car Ad is….
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China to be the Home of the World’s Largest Bus
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New Yamaha Customers Get a Chance at a Free Camera
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Want Safe Roads? Live in the Volunteer State
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Want Cheap Insurance? Buy a…Minivan?
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Post-Bankruptcy Car Financing – Possible?
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Volunteer Drivers Being Penalized?
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’12 Camry Will Get Better Fuel Economy, Acceleration
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