When it comes to buying a new 2013 car,many people forget to add the potential cost of insurance to their overall car budget.The potential premium is no joke;vehicles can cost thousands of dollars or more to insure each year,adding a significant yearly total to the cost of car ownership.With that being said,let’s take a look at the cheapest cars to insure for those with a budget in mind,and some of the most expensive cars to insure for those with some extra cash to burn.
Read MoreAn American automobile legend,GM’s flagship race car is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year in a big way.In an industry where models come and go in half a decade,the Corvette’s staying power is a testament both to its engineering and its indelible mark in the American experience.The latest incarnation of the Corvette,the 2014 Chevy Corvette C7 Stingray,may be one of Chevy’s best yet.
Read MoreWhether you’re shipping your car across the country or across the county,it’s extremely important to do your homework.Assuming you’ve already researched shipping companies in your area,read customer reviews and testimonials,checked with the Better Business Bureau,compared costs,and narrowed down your selection,there are still a few key questions you should ask before you finalize your plan.
Read MoreSelf driving cars have long been a fixture of sci-fi movies and books.And,though they’ve long existed in the fantasy realm,real life examples of driverless cars have remained just that:a fantasy.A new breed of cars,with new ideas,new technology,and new engineers are working to make that dream a reality,however.That said,let’s take a look at a few recent developments in the driverless car phenomenon.
Read MoreAt some point everyone has asked themselves,“when is the best time to buy a new car?”Whether they were referring to the time of year,the interest rates on loans,or the make and models currently available on the market,it’s a valid question.Buying a new car is a tough choice for many people,so let’s look at some of the factors that make up the best time to buy a new car.
Read MoreSince the beginning of the automobile,certain groups of people have always craved the need for speed.Automakers have been creating faster vehicles every year,always pushing the boundaries of current technologies and physics.There are some outstanding examples of speed available to the average buyer and legal on roads everywhere.Let’s take a look at the top 5 fastest cars in the world,and find out just how fast you can go.
Read MoreAutomobile black boxes are all the rage today among traffic safety experts,and the NHTSA has recently announced that there will be an event data recorder in all new cars being sold in the United States.The automobile black box records information about driving habits,like speed and seat belt usage,and records them retroactively if a crash is detected.The technology was developed to assist crash scene investigators determine why accidents happen,and help create safer vehicles.
Read MoreElectric cars are somewhat of a buzz word in the auto industry.Many believe that the electric car is the car of the near future,as oil continues to become more scarce and expensive.Those looking a little further ahead picture hydrogen fuel cell cars as the real future of the automobile.While the two technologies are very different,they serve a common purpose:reducing dependence on oil for powering automobiles.
Read MoreFor generations,Suzuki has built a reputation in America as a builder of dependable motorcycles,ATVs,and marine motors.When Suzuki started selling cars in the United States in 1985,it did initially meet with some success,but,in recent years,you would be hard pressed to find a single person you know that has owned a Suzuki.In fact,this past year,Suzuki sold only 25,000 vehicles,a number so small that it’s barely a drop in the ocean of American car sales.
Read MoreHurricane Sandy,or Superstorm Sandy as it is now being called,has had a profound effect on a lot of aspects of life on the East Coast of the United States.While many businesses and lives on the coast have been affected,one of the industries hardest hit may just be the auto sales business.We’ve all see the pictures of cars floating in the pond that was once a below-ground parking garage in New York City,and the burnt out Hyundai vehicles at JFK airport.
Read MoreMany new car models get added to sales floors across the country every year,and though we’d like to have them all,some cars have to be discontinued to make way for the new.Though we are sad to see many of these cars go,a few models have probably overstayed their welcome with declining sales in recent years.That being said,let’s take a look at some of the cars discontinued in 2012.
Read MoreWhen you pull up to the pump,grimacing as you look at the sign at the station advertising $4.00 a gallon,you might think,Why are gas prices rising?It’s a common question that everyone has asked as they’ve pulled into the gas station.With 2012 gas prices being as volatile as any in recent year,it’s important to understand the global market and economic principles to get a real feel for why the price of gasoline seems to be going up,up,up and away.
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