2010 Truck and Car of the Year Nominees

2010 Truck and Car of the Year Nominees

It seems too early to make a pick on the new cars and trucks for 2010’s Car and Truck of the Year, but not to automotive professionals. I think it has something to do (again) with the CARS Act. Last year, Hyundai Genesis bagged the most prestigious Car of the Year Award while the Ford [...]

Smart Fortwo Tops IIHS Rating

Smart Fortwo Tops IIHS Rating

We have heard so much about small cars getting most of the damage in road accidents and all. Logically, there is a bit of truth to that since bigger cars have greater weight and sturdier. But all these metrics have been proven wrong with the Smart Fortwo crash results! It received ‘Acceptable’ rating, the highest [...]

Chevy Volt Out Earlier for CARS Act?

Chevy Volt Out Earlier for CARS Act?

In case you haven’t visited GM’s Fast Lane blog, Volt Chief Engineer Andrew Farah have already wrote about his first encounter with his creation. In fact, he did what he describes ‘exhilarating’ driving experience yesterday on the roads of Michigan. The testing is actually two weeks ahead of the schedule, which leave us (or is [...]

Ford: Let Us Recycle Your Ride!

Ford: Let Us Recycle Your Ride!

24 hours after the CARS Act was signed by President Barack Obama, American automakers are after every old vehicle owner in the country. Well, what do we expect? That is definitely going to happen given the big ‘close to 5 grand’ (ok, I am exaggerating..$3,500 to $4,500!) support the government is to give directly to [...]

Volvo S80, V70, and XC70 Recall Alert

Volvo S80, V70, and XC70 Recall Alert

You and I can celebrate for not getting enticed with the 2008 and latest Volvos because they are now recalled for some cooling fan defects. The Volvos affected are S80 sedans, XC70, and V70 wagons. Volvo’s have filed the defect notice to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Their notice includes an explanation of [...]

CARS Act, anyone?

CARS Act, anyone?

I think the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save (CARS) Act is cool and should pass for a bill! Well, sure it will with President Obama’s obvious support. This act, known as the ‘Cash for Clunkers’ has the mission to offer $3,500 to $4,500 to every American who trades in their high fuel consuming car [...]

2010 Truck and Car of the Year Nominees

2010 Truck and Car of the Year Nominees

02 July 2009

It seems too early to make a pick on the new cars and trucks for 2010’s Car and Truck of the Year, but not to automotive professionals. I think it has something to do (again) with the CARS Act. Last year, Hyundai Genesis bagged the most prestigious Car of the Year Award while the Ford [...]

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Smart Fortwo Tops IIHS Rating

Smart Fortwo Tops IIHS Rating

01 July 2009

We have heard so much about small cars getting most of the damage in road accidents and all. Logically, there is a bit of truth to that since bigger cars have greater weight and sturdier. But all these metrics have been proven wrong with the Smart Fortwo crash results! It received ‘Acceptable’ rating, the highest [...]

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Chevy Volt Out Earlier for CARS Act?

Chevy Volt Out Earlier for CARS Act?

26 June 2009

In case you haven’t visited GM’s Fast Lane blog, Volt Chief Engineer Andrew Farah have already wrote about his first encounter with his creation. In fact, he did what he describes ‘exhilarating’ driving experience yesterday on the roads of Michigan. The testing is actually two weeks ahead of the schedule, which leave us (or is [...]

Read the full story

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Ford: Let Us Recycle Your Ride!

Ford: Let Us Recycle Your Ride!

25 June 2009

24 hours after the CARS Act was signed by President Barack Obama, American automakers are after every old vehicle owner in the country. Well, what do we expect? That is definitely going to happen given the big ‘close to 5 grand’ (ok, I am exaggerating..$3,500 to $4,500!) support the government is to give directly to [...]

Read the full story

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Volvo S80, V70, and XC70 Recall Alert

Volvo S80, V70, and XC70 Recall Alert

24 June 2009

You and I can celebrate for not getting enticed with the 2008 and latest Volvos because they are now recalled for some cooling fan defects. The Volvos affected are S80 sedans, XC70, and V70 wagons. Volvo’s have filed the defect notice to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Their notice includes an explanation of [...]

Read the full story

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CARS Act, anyone?

CARS Act, anyone?

23 June 2009

I think the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save (CARS) Act is cool and should pass for a bill! Well, sure it will with President Obama’s obvious support. This act, known as the ‘Cash for Clunkers’ has the mission to offer $3,500 to $4,500 to every American who trades in their high fuel consuming car [...]

Read the full story

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