A special version of Volkswagen Passat, only to be sold in North America, was revealed at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show this week. This new version shows a more spacious, nice looking, comfy car. The price is yet not confirmed but it should be around the low $20.000s. It will be presented for lines S, [...]
The very much expected event by all car manufacturers and car enthusiasts is almost here. This is the best honor a car or truck can have. This year’s finalists for the North American Car and Truck of the Year have been announced. According to a panel of first class automobile journalists, Electric cars and SUVs [...]
Ford took an innovative approach to bringing the Fiesta to the US Market. Instead of simply updating their European version to meet US specifications, they gave American drivers the cars, armed them with a gas card, and sent them out to drive US roads. In exchange the drivers provided feedback and the American Fiesta was [...]
Last month I wrote about the 10 most unreliable cars of 2009. The Volkswagen Touareg, Mercedes-Benz GL450 and Lincoln MKS topped the list. This week I though I’d take a look at the other side of the coin, the following 2009 cars provide the best value per dollar spent. 1. Toyota Prius Touring - The [...]
Unexpected repairs are a nightmare for any new car buyer. After investing thousands in a new vehicle the last thing you should be burdened with are repair bills. Fortunately we can tell you which cars to avoid. Consumer Reports recently released their 2009 Annual Car Reliability Survey, using this and five-year repair-cost data Forbes.com has [...]
Ford Motor Company has taken full advantage of it’s fumbling competitors over the summer, reporting a third quarter profit of $997 million according the New York Times. Ford’s profit gains were due in large part to its new Ford Taurus sedan which increased sales 141% over last year. What is it about the new Taurus [...]
