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Used Car Prices Spike by Up to 30 Percent
When the recession was upon us, it seemed like everyone was making the shopping shift from new to used cars. But now that things are starting to ease up, the prices on used cars have gone up as well. According to Edmunds.com, used-car prices have increased, especially with larger vehicles such as Cadillac Escalades or…
Volkswagen Announces Winner of App My Ride Contest
Dude, that app is so cool! It’s so cool that it won Volkswagen’s “App My Ride” contest. Taking the top spot of this contest was “DUDE,” a talking car pal that communicates with the driver to get them to their destination in the funnest way possible. Beating out 100 other applicants, DUDE was chosen as…
Survey: Canadians More Likely Than Americans to Buy Electric Cars
Canadians are more likely to go electric when buying a new car compared to Americans, says research from a new study. Conducted by Synovate, a global market research firm, the company polled 1,800 new car buyers in the U.S. and 800 new car buyers in Canada. The study dealt with current petroleum based power-trains (internal…
German Hotel Offers Car Lovers One-of-a-Kind Automotive-Themed Rooms
Where do car aficionados go for on vacation? The V8 Hotel in Germany is open and revving to go, offering patrons a place to rest their heads – on everything from a Morris-Minor to a Mercedes. The Meilenwerk, also know as the V8 Hotel – gives car lovers the perfect accommodations for the auto obsessed…
AAA Picks Top Vehicles For Dogs (and Their Owners)
Some rides are better suited for your dogs than others. From your dog’s point of view, all they need is an open window to stick their head out of, but the American Automobile Association (AAA) has put a bit more thought into compiling their list of the best canine-friendly vehicles. “More than 45 million households…
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Cadillac CTS and Infiniti M37/M56 Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick Award
It’s good to be good – especially when you’re singled out for it. And that’s what the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) just did with the 2011 Cadillac CTS and Infiniti M37/M56, which earned Top Pick Safety Awards in the large luxury class and earned the top rating of good in recent roof strength…
Surprise! Research Shows Men and Women Don’t Want the Same Things in Cars
Hmmmmm, we wonder how much money was spent on this eye-opening study. According to CNW Market Research, an individual’s personal tastes in a vehicle vary greatly depending on gender and age. (Insert dramatic pause here.) The data was compiled based on questions posed to consumers by CNW about how much importance they placed on various…
Leftovers Vs. New Models: What’s the Best Deal for New-Car Buyers?
Fall is in the air. Besides looking to the calendar, you can always tell that autumn is just around the corner because the new cars for 2011 are making an appearance in a big way (manufacturers introduce new models throughout the year, but autumn remains the official start of the new automotive year). So with…
Can the Average American Family Afford to Buy a Car?
What can you afford these days? It’s not a set of wheels, because numbers released recently show that the average American family can’t afford a car. New car prices have slowly begun to creep back up, and thus, are out of reach for some Americans. During the recession, the average family could have paid off…
Report: Obesity Effects Automobile Safety and Fuel Economy
We all know that obesity has an adverse effect on our health, but did you know that is also has a detrimental effect on fuel economy and car safety? Those are the findings coming out of a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). General findings from this new report…
Hyundai World Cup Soccer Car Raises $7,800 For Charity
Still got World Cup fever. What’s the cure? Take ride in a Hyundai football car and call us in the morning. To celebrate their association with the 2010 Football World Cup, Hyundai UK commissioned two very special i10s – and now, one of them has been sold for £5005 (that’s about $7,808 U.S.) on eBay….
Can a Single Pedal for Braking and Acceleration Prevent Accidents?
How bizarre does this sound? A single pedal that can be used for braking and accelerating could change the way we drive – but are we up for it? This invention, which has been around for 20 years, is finally getting some attention. It’s brainchild of Japanese inventor Masuyuki Naruse, who claims that putting the…
Survey Says 86% of Teen Drivers Distracted – But Not By What You Think
You look at the survey headline: “86 Percent Of Teen Drivers Are Distracted.” Of course, you go right to the evils of the cell phone – talking, texting, sending and reading email – or using advanced in-car features. Results from a survey conducted by AAA and Seventeen magazine found that 86 percent of those polled…
Seattle Introduces Speed Limit Signs That Change Depending on Traffic
Here’s a novel idea: Seattle have started posting different speed limit signs along I-5 now, depending on traffic volume. Dubbed the Smarter Highways project and brought to you by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), these new signs serve multi purposes: to relieve congestion; to indicate when motorists should merge; or when a lane…
2011 Ford Fiestas Delayed, Customers Offered $50 Gift Cards
Sometimes, things don’t always go as planned. And that’s exactly what happened to Ford. Due to a series of unforeseeable events that were out of Ford’s control, some customers will have to wait a little bit longer to get their new 2011 Fiesta sedans and hatchbacks. You can hardly blame Ford for this – railroads…
2010 Cadillac SRX Receives Top Safety Pick Award
Luxury can also be safe. The latest vehicle to win an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick award is the Cadillac SRX, a midsize luxury SUV. It earned the IIHS’s top safety designation after getting a good rating for rollover protection. The Cadillac SRX had previously earned good ratings for front, side,…
Lexus LFA Gets Numbers-Matching Luggage Designed by Tumi
A world-class luxury car deserves its own world-class luxury luggage. That’s why Lexus and Tumi joined forces to create premiere custom luggage for 2012 LFA supercar. The Lexus LFA premium line of travel cases was customized to complement the look and feel of the 2012 LFA supercar. It’s so select that the vehicle identification number…
Bugatti Super Sport Timepiece By Parmigiani Priced Like an Exotic Car
To coincide with the historic unveiling of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport, a new timepiece has been unveiled to go along with it. Swiss luxury watchmaker Parmigiani released its new Bugatti Super Sport timepiece created to complement the supercar. Touted by Parmigiani as “The Fastest Watch in the World” (the 16.4 Super Sport is…
Recaro Announces ProSERIES Child Safety Seats For Your Little Racer
They may be safe enough to race in, but these safety seats are made especially for your little passengers. Recaro, makers of automobile and race car seat technology as well as an innovator in side impact protection, has introduced the ProSERIES line of car seats. It’s Recaro’s latest addition to their line of child seats based…
The Racepresso Gives F1 Fans and Coffee Lovers a Supercharged Boost
Vroom, Vroom! Get your morning revved up with a caffeine jolt from The Racepresso. Joining forces to bring you an exhilarating java, Ferrari and Nespresso’s helmet-styled espresso machine is perfect for hard-core Ferrari and coffee lovers alike. The creation of designer Ilgar Rustamov, the Racepresso will be a showpiece in any kitchen. To get a…
Do You Know What This Symbol Means? Neither Do One-Third of Drivers
Pop quiz: What does the symbol above – found on the dashboard of cars and trucks made after 2008 – stand for? A) Warning: big hips ahead B) Yikes! Have you put on weight? C) Oh no! Your big mug is empty D) Danger! A viking helmet is heading right for you! Actually, it’s none…
Audi Uses Its Senses When It Comes To Designing Cars
How many of your senses do you use when you drive? The folks at Audi use four of them when they design their cars. In fact, they think they are so crucial to the emotional experience of driving, they’ve dedicated entire departments to particular senses. Focusing on sensory experiences, Audi’s development departments are broken down…
2011 BMW 5 Series Drives Off With Top Safety Pick Award
You can bet that BMW is celebrating this win. The redesigned 2011 BMW 5 series just earned good ratings in all four safety evaluations, garnering it an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick status among large cars. Adding to the accolades is the fact that this first 5 series ever to earn…
PETA Not Monkeying Around When it Comes to Dodge Ad
Dodge may have gone bananas with a recent television commercial, and it’s got PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) a-peeling to the automotive company’s better sense to pull the ad. But will Dodge swing into action? (Ok, we are done with the monkey jokes – we just couldn’t help ourselves). The ad in…
