Chrysler Group to Unveil Concept Vehicles at New York Auto Show
The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) is just around the corner and already and car manufacturers are gearing up for the chance to show the auto world what they have developed. Among the vehicles that will surely crop up at the event are concept vehicles.... More...
Lexus IS 250: AXA’s Best Executive Car
The Lexus IS 250 was named the Best Executive Car at the AXA Northern Ireland Car of the Year awards. The awards, which are sponsored by AXA Insurance, were presented by members of the Ulster Motoring Writers Association (UMWA) at a prestigious ceremony held in Belfast on... More...
Isuzu Releases N-Series Trucks For Landscape Market
At the much-concluded Super Bowl in Las Vegas, General Motors Isuzu Commercial Truck LLC launched its latest light-duty N-Series commercial trucks. The truck series for the model year 2008 is aimed at a more specific application to include landscaping. The 2008... More...
Ford to Recall F-Series Super Duty Trucks
The Ford Motor Company has been plagued by different problems in recent months. Last year, they have lost the most money in their storied and lengthy history. They have even used the company’s plants as collateral for a loan they needed badly. And it seems that... More...
Mazda Rolls Out Additional Hydrogen RX-8
The Mazda Motor Corp. earlier rolled out another flex-fuel vehicle in RX-8. TMazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE research vehicle is aimed at continuing the quest of the automaker to expand the real-world data on cars that are powered by either hydrogen or gasoline. The vehicle was... More...
LaSorda Lifts Chrysler Workers’ Banishing Morale
At Auburn Hills, the atmosphere is dreary, ominous and muddled and slowly, the confidences shedding. This is the reason behind the e-mail of Chrysler Group CEO Tom LaSorda. Last Tuesday, LaSorda sent an e-mail to every Chrysler employee exhorting them to pour their... More...
Saturn Makes Hybrid Technology More Accessible
Recent spikes in the price of gasoline made American car buyers opt for fuel efficient vehicles. This demand for fuel misers was responded to by car makers like the Toyota Motor Corporation by offering the hybrid technology. Essentially, these cars combine an... More...
Toyota Not Invited to Energy Policy Meeting at the White House
On the 25th of March, Reuters reported that President George W. Bush invited representatives of the auto industry from the U.S.’ Big Three to discuss energy policy. However, Toyota was not included in this meeting of minds. The absence of Toyota in the lineup of... More...
Car Price Negotiations
When negotiating the price of a car, it is important to start from a position of power. That means knowing the tricks of the trade and being prepared to use them. The first trick to know when preparing for car price negotiations is to know the starting price of the car. Initially, this... More...
USA Today Named “Really American” Cars
Globalization has been increasing steadily and this has made the distinction between American cars and foreign cars. In the U.S. market, Asian and European brands are making their presence felt. American car makers on the other hand are extending their reaches to other... More...
Hankook Tire Claims Seventh Spot in Tire Maker Ranking
The Modern Tire Dealer recently reported that the Hankook Tire which is based in South Korea became the seventh largest tire manufacturer in the world after it has posted $3 billion in sales in the United States in 2006. Last year’s figures bested the $2.5 billion sales... More...
GM and CDC Forged Partnership to Help Car Crash Victims
Recent spikes in fuel prices have forced American car buyers to turn away from the traditional gas-guzzling vehicles. Newer vehicles received better attention due to their fuel efficiency. One of the most popular fuel misers are hybrid vehicles. These vehicles... More...
‘Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience’ Offered by Toyota
The Nashville International Auto Show is about to open its doors to the public on the sixth of April. In connection with this, the Toyota Motor Corporation announced that they will be bringing their “Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience” to the said event.... More...
Bush Meets Again With Top Auto Execs
US President George W. Bush met again with top auto executives Monday to discuss fuel emission standards. The event was highlighted by the demonstration of alternative fuel vehicles on the South Lawn drive of the White House. Top executives include Rick Wagoner, the... More...
Hybrid or Diesel: Making the Right Choice
Recent spikes in fuel prices have forced American car buyers to turn away from the traditional gas-guzzling vehicles. Newer vehicles received better attention due to their fuel efficiency. One of the most popular fuel misers are hybrid vehicles. These vehicles... More...