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Auto Sales In China: Chinese Consumers Now Buy More Automobiles than US Consumers
Chinese Consumers Now Buy More Automobiles than US Consumers.

For the first time in history, automobile consumers in China bought more units than those in the United States in a given six-month period.
GM's Financial Overhaul: 2000 Dealership Agreements Terminated
GM's Financial Overhaul.

In late summer 2010, after making it through the remainder of scheduled arbitration hearings, General Motors Co. is going to end up with approximately 4500 dealers remaining in the United States.
Buying Cars Online: Intelligent Steps For Safely Purchasing Vehicles on The Internet
Buying Cars Online: Intelligent Steps For Safely Purchasing Vehicles on The Internet.

There's no doubt that buying cars online saves loads of time, frustration, money and traveling back and forth between dealers or other individuals who may be selling vehicles.
Janesville Auto Worker Layoffs: Unemployment Running Out May, 2010
Janesville Auto Worker Layoffs: Unemployment Running Out May, 2010.

More than 3000 employees from the Janesville auto sector lost their job futures when General Motors reported in 2008 that the assembly plant would be closing.
Ford Motor Company: First Quarter Profit Figures for the Ford Motor Company
First Quarter Profit Figures for the Ford Motor Company.

The Ford Motor Company has released first quarter financial reports that show more than two billion dollars worth of earnings.
Nissan's New Electric Car: The Zero-Emission All-Electric Nissan LEAF
Nissan's New Electric Car: The Zero-Emission All-Electric Nissan LEAF.

Although the upcoming Nissan LEAF will be on the roads in some states beginning this year, mass production will not begin until 2012.
Highest Mileage Cars in America: Cars with the Best EPA Gas Milage Ratings
Highest Mileage Cars in America: Cars with the Best EPA Gas Milage Ratings.

Expanded environmental consciousness across the United States, and the world, is transforming the entire automotive industry.
Ford Outsells GM: Ford Reports More Monthly Deliveries, 1st Time Since 1998
Ford Outsells GM: Ford Reports More Monthly Deliveries, 1st Time Since 1998.

March 5, 2010 - For the first time since 1998, Ford has reported more monthly deliveries than GM.
Toyota/US Government: Intentional Procrastination Saves $100s of Millions
Toyota/US Government: Intentional Procrastination Saves $100s of Millions.

Washington, D.C., Feb. 25, 2010 Once again, the heat is being turned up on Toyota.
Fuel Efficiency: Facts About The Fiat/Chrysler Merger And The New Chevy Volt
Fuel Efficiency: Facts About The Fiat/Chrysler Merger And The New Chevy Volt.

The recent deal between Chrysler , and Fiat has sparked the public's interest concerning which models will be offered to American consumers.
2010 Detroit North American International Auto Show: Pictures and News
The 2010 Detroit Auto Show Review.

Detroit, MI, Jan. 12, 2010 American and international automakers will show off their latest masterpieces at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show.
Benefit from Saab, Hummer, Saturn and Pontiac Fire Sales!
Fire Sale at Saturn and Pontiac.

Saturn and Pontiac are having the equivalent of fire sales right now. Fritz Henderson suddenly resigned as GM's CEO on December 1.
New Car Financing Incredible 6 Year 0% Automobile Financing Options
New Car 6 Year 0% Automobile Financing Options.

The country's leading experts in automotive financing state that the winter holiday season, especially during December, is the most opportunistic time of each year to purchase a new vehicle.
2010 New Electric Car Lineups
2010 New Electric Car Lineups.

Manufacturers that are introducing 2010 EVs include Chrysler, Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, Fiat and Tesla - just to name a few.
Cash for Clunkers Fails for Most of America
Cash for Clunkers (CARS) Program:Just Enough to Keep You Down.

The Cash for Clunkers Program was represented as an economic stimulus plan that would do loads of good for individual Americans, various manufacturing firms - and the country in general.
Used Car Financing - The Smart Way to Finance a Used Car
Used Car Financing The Smart Way to Finance a Used Car.

Used car financing options are available to provide you with an efficient, dependable vehicle for all of your transportation needs.
New Car Loans Answers to Common Questions
New Car Loans Answers to Common Questions.

There are several very important new car loan questions - and you need the answers if you are in the market. Potential borrowers need answers in order to educate themselves about the sometimes perplexing realm of automobile financing.
Getting a Car Loan in Today's Economy
Getting a Car Loan in Today's Economy.

After Cash for Clunkers, the automobile industry is hoping there will be a continuation of brisk sales which the $4,500 rebate set into motion.
Where to get the Best Interest Rate for your Auto Loan
Where to get the Best Interest Rate for your Auto Loan.

Many prospective new car loan borrowers are highly perplexed concerning the differences between the advantages offered from banks, credit unions and dealerships.
The Future of American Car Market is South Korean
The Future of American Car Market is South Korean.

Consider this: you're a typical American family looking for a new car. You know that in this economy, it's important to get a vehicle that's both fuel efficient and cost effective.
Classic Car Insurance Coverage for Antique, Restored, and Rare Autos
The Basics of Classic Car Insurance.

Generally speaking, if you own a rare or antique car or truck, you will be best served by buying a classic car insurance policy from a classic auto specialist.
Electric Car Insurance Discount: Reality or Myth?
Electric Car Insurance Discount: Reality or Myth?

2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid is actually $650 more expensive to insure than the gas-only model even with the "standard" 10 percent discount for alternative fuel and electric cars.
Finding Cheap Auto Insurance Quotes with Money-saving Discounts
Finding Cheap Auto Insurance Quotes with Money-saving Discounts.

When you're trying to find cheap auto insurance it's a no-brainer that step one is sitting down at your computer and going online to do price comparison.
Teen Car Insurance Costs, Coverage Comparisons and Policy Discounts
Teen Car Insurance Costs and Discounts.

If you're a parent, few things are more frightening than the prospect of your teenager becoming a licensed driver.
Car Accident Insurance Claims - To File or Not To File
Car Accident Insurance Claims - To File or Not To File.

Car Accident Costs.

The cost of repairing even apparent minor damage from a low speed collision can cost thousands, especially if the damage is to a new compact car.
Top Affordable Midsize Hybrid Cars and SUVs
Top Affordable Midsize Hybrid Cars and SUVs.

Car makers are scrambling to introduce relevant products which the car buying public can embrace. Two highly competitive segments in the middle of this fray are midsize hybrid sedans and SUVs.
Cash For Clunkers Plan Discount Green Benefits and Problems
Cash For Clunkers Plan Discount - Green Benefits and Problems.

The Cash for Clunkers Paln discount was kicked off in the U.S. with a $1 billion allocation which, by paying up to $4,500 per vehicle in new car discounts has taken approximately 250,000 older vehicles off the road.
Muscle Car Shootout - Compare 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger and Ford Mustang
Muscle Car Shootout - 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang.

The name given to mid-size cars with long hoods and short rear-ends, the "pony car" class, originated with the Ford Mustang.
Hybrid Car Batteries, Comparing NiMH and Lithium Ion Performance, Toxicity, and Recycling
Hybrid Car Batteries, Comparing NiMH and Lithium Ion Performance, Toxicity, and Recycling.

After a growing call for environmental responsibility by the car-buying public, the auto industry is employing a number of non-lead battery alternatives in hybrid vehicles.
High Risk Auto Insurance Including DUI, License Suspension and SR-22 Rate Quotes
High Risk Auto Insurance for Speeding Tickets, DUI and SR-22 Proof of Liability Coverage.

Too many drivers multiply the danger of driving a motor vehicle when they engage in risky behavior and end up by getting cited or arrested for speeding, DUI, or worse.
Auto Insurance Coverage Comparisons with Liability, Comprehensive and Property Rates
Auto Insurance Coverage Types and Comparisons.

Buying auto insurance is one of those chores which requires that we stretch our minds around subjects alien to most of us.
Cheapest and Most Expensive Cars to Insure Including How Insurance Rates Are Set
Cheapest and Most Expensive Cars to Insure.

The type of vehicle you drive not only says something about who you are, but it says a lot about how much car insurance you pay.
The Future of the Auto Industry, From Dealers to Electric Vehicles to Pricing
The Future of the Auto Industry.

A big question on every American's mind is, "With the billions in restructuring money we spent on the automobile industry, what will we get from our investment?".
Car Insurance Scams Including Fraud, Arson and Staged Accidents
Car Insurance Scams.

An alarming sign that U.S. citizens are stressed-out by the economy is the increase in auto insurance scams. Many feel that desperate acts such as these are the only solutions to their debt and financial woes.
Car Insurance Quotes, Discounts and Money-saving Tips
More Money-Saving Car Insurance Tips.

Since none of us are endowed with a financial "guardian angel" to watch over us, getting the best deal on car insurance takes research, attention to detail, and some helpful shopping tips.
Credit Report Repairs and Improving your Credit Rating
Repairing your Credit Report.

Your credit rating is an indication of how well you manage your financial transactions and a statement about your trustworthiness.
Auto Workers Repurposed And Reemployed, Obamas Green Economic Plan
Getting Auto Workers Back to Work.

Including the auto industry, over 4.4 million workers have lost their jobs since the recession began in 2007 and many of those timecards will never be punched in again.
Auto Industry Financial Recovery, a Group Effort
Auto Industry Financial Recovery, a Group Effort.

As the new year dawns, U.S. automakers have a surplus of inventory sitting in lots, to the tune of one million units.
New Car Safety Ratings, Including 5 Star NHTSA Crash Test Results
New Car Safety Ratings.

New car buyers compare fuel economy, looks and performance when shopping for new cars. Passenger safety is another important factor that some people take for granted, not realizing that their safety can vary significantly depending on the vehicles they drive.
New Car Sales Downturn and the Credit Crunch, Market Predictions
Rapid Downsizing of the U.S. Auto Market.

Automakers were in trouble even before the collapse of the credit market. Twenty-seven billion dollars worth of trouble for Ford and GM alone, just for the first six months of 2008.
The Lowering of Gas Prices and the Presidential Election
Lower Gas Prices and the Presidential Election.

The precipitous fall in gas prices the third quarter of 2008 is giving drivers a break from $100.00 fillups but is being viewed with guarded optimism as only a fleeting deferment.
New Car Loans and the Credit Crunch
The State of the Car Loan Industry.

In addition to lows recorded in residential housing construction and retail sales, the US is also experiencing the weakest car sales period since 1981.
Honda Civic Top Selling Car in US for a Good Reason
The Civic: Exploring Honda's Amazing Success.

Basic Transportation in a Struggling Economy.

The Civic debuted initially in 1972 (the 1973 model). With gasoline prices climbing, America in recession and the oil embargo just around the corner, timing could not have been better.
Toyota Camry Sales And Value Leader Maintains Its Edge
Toyota Camry: Exploring its Amazing Success.

Popular, Right From the Beginning.

The Toyota Camry , since its introduction in 1983 has become one of the bestselling cars in the United States.
Smart Car Crash Test And Fuel Efficiency Rating
Smart Car: A Cute Passing Trend - or Something Much More?

The Smart Car from the Micro Compact Car Company, a subsidiary of Daimler-Chrysler, is a revolutionary new vehicle that has people lining up to purchase it in over 25 different countries.
Solar Powered Prius and the Tesla Roadster
Solar Cars Are Here.

Even though hybrid vehicles have been embraced for providing a degree of fuel efficiency and decreased emissions, automobile manufacturers seeking even more eco-friendly transportation solutions are exploring technologies such as solar power and plug-in recharging.
Life at $200 a Barrel - Lowest Local Gas Prices, Crude Oil Info
Life at $200 a Barrel.

Analysts predict that the price of oil may top $175 a barrel by November 2008 and $200 by the end of the year. Opinions about the cause of our problems abound, including the greed of the oil companies, 9/11, the Iraq War, and our own insatiable need for fossil fuels.
Honda Accord Performance Modifications In Exhaust and Intake Systems
Honda Accord's Hot Performance Mods.

Are you obsessed with The Fast and the Furious? Do you find yourself revving your engine at stoplights? Do you have the need for speed? How about, do you drive a Honda Accord ? I am assuming that question was not expected.
Electric Cars and Gasoline Cars Carbon Dioxide Emissions Compared
Electric Cars and CO2 Emissions.

Which technology creates the most emissions, mile for mile, an electric vehicle (EV), deriving its charge from plugging into the power grid or an ICE (internal combustion engine) powered vehicle?
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Info Including Honda FCX Performance Specs
Developments in Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles.

Fuel cell technology is expected to revolutionize the automotive industry, offering an incredible potential to increase efficiency and reduce emissions for many types of vehicles.
Electronic Stability Control System For Auto Safety
Defining Electronic Stability Control (ESC).

Researching any vehicle you are seriously considering purchasing should include an evaluation and comparison of the vehicle's safety and security features.
Auto Safety Features Including Anti-lock Brakes, Brake Assist and Traction Control
Defining Common Automotive Safety Features.

A large portion of the new car purchase process is evaluating the pros and cons and prices of various vehicles finding out which features are considered standard equipment and are included with the purchase of each vehicle and which options are available and worth investing in.
EV Cars Including Lithium-ion Battery Performance Specs
Subaru Makes 2009 the Year of EV.

While the much-lauded Tesla Roadster has announced that production for the 2008 model will begin in March, and that a waiting list is already in effect for the 2009 Roadster, the $98,000 price tag and California residency requirements make it a dream car that will have to remain in dreamland for most buyers.
Run Flat Tires Including Michelin PAX System and Bridgestone Sidewall
Trends in Tire Technology - Run Flat Tires.

The earliest tires were solid-not air filled-rubber rings that surrounded wagon wheels, and although they did not improve the quality of the ride too much, they were most resilient to punctures and protected the wagon wheels from the rough terrain of the day for quite a long time.
Tires for Cars, Off Road, SUV and Trucks
Light Truck and SUV Tires.

Tires are a rather unpretentious component on all cars, trucks, SUV's and crossover vehicles, and yet they play a huge role in the safety and comfort of the driving experience.
GPS Car Navigation Systems Featuring Best In Dash Dealer Installed Review
Navigation Systems.

From the not so humble beginnings of the first dealer installed navigation system- the Honda Electro Gyrocator which was available as an option for the 1981 Honda Accord to the sophisticated current day navigation systems that have become part of the optional equipment list for the majority of new cars, the equipment and technology used to help drivers find their way to where they are going has come a long way.
Self Parking Car System, APGS
Automatic Parallel Parking Systems.

I admire those who can grab a parking space close to their destination by parallel parking without any assistance other than their side and rear view mirrors.
Car Crash Test Results With Acura RL and Ford Escape Hybrid Ratings
Crash Test Information and Results for 2007.

One of the best ways to avoid being the victim of an accident is to be an attentive driver and practice safe driving skills.
Event Data Recorders Exploring Car Black Boxes, Accident Sensors, Airbag Detection
Event Data Recorders: Automobile Black Boxes.

If you have purchased a new vehicle within the last few years, chances are it includes an event data recorder, also frequently referred to as an automobile black box or EDR system.
Scenic Drives: The Road To Hana
Scenic Drives: The Road To Hana.

The Road to Hana is one of the most beautiful scenic drives in North America. Located on the island of Maui, traveling along this 52 mile road will expose you and your passengers to some of the most beautiful and amazing sites that nature has to offer.
Car Salesman Tactics: The Other Side Of The Coin
A Look At The Car Salesman And His Tactics.

Being a car salesman is often associated with unfavorable personality characteristics such as being sneaky and underhanded.
Car Photo Ads - How to photograph your car for sale
Best Way to Photograph Your Car for Sale.

Everyone has heard the saying "a picture is worth a thousand words", which may sound very cliche but it is also very true, especially when one is trying to sell a car through an online auction or classified ad site.
Sell Your Car On EBay
Sell Your Car on Ebay.

The evolution of internet technology and its ability to connect sellers and buyers through words, video, photographs and real time web cameras has been astounding.
Art Cars festival, exhibit, custom auto creations
Art Cars.

Occasionally you will see one parked on the street or driving through your town. It may just sport a creative paint job or have an assortment of objects attached to the outside.
Design History of Automotive Streamlining
The History of Automotive Streamlining.

With fighter jet-style air intake ports, smooth body lines flowing up and around a gracefully curved canopy, ending with a pair of rocket-like tailfins, streamlining has been an intrinsic automotive design feature almost since day one.
Child Safety Seats, LATCH anchors and tethers, booster seats
Child Passenger Safety.

Through the passage of laws and the activation of programs to increase public awareness, the government and private groups are waging an all-out crusade to improve child automobile passenger safety in the US.
Insuring Your Teen: Five Tips to Help Preserve Your Finances
Insuring The Teen Driver.

If you're a parent, chances are you live in fear of the day your teenager starts driving. It isn't just that you'll have to worry about their driving skills, whether they're drinking, and who they're riding with.
Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild - Scale model dream car design competition
Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild - dream car competition.

In the fifties and early sixties, car designs were perhaps at their most dramatic, with acres of chrome and fins that went on forever.
Danica Patrick Indy racing pics, bio, IRL schedule
Danica Patrick: Andretti Green Racing Team Member.

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Another race driver is emerging in a profession that requires exceptional ability and courage just to come home alive and well after each race.
Road Rage - How to Drive Defensively and Avoid Aggressive Driving
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Road Rage: When Anger Takes a Toll.

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As a direct result of behavior triggered by anger behind the wheel, road rage is responsible for.

nearly two-thirds of the nation's traffic fatalities.
NY Auto Show - new car pictures, accessories, info
2007 New York International Auto Show.

Visitors to the 2007 New York International Auto Show, which was held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center from Friday March 21st through Sunday March 30th, were treated to the latest 2007 and 2008 new cars, trucks, and other vehicles.
Buying Versus Leasing A Car, Pros and Cons
Buying Versus Leasing A Car, Pros and Cons.

Just as some people prefer to live in apartments or condos instead of buying houses, many people are choosing to lease their new cars, rather than buying them outright.
10 Ways to Save Money on Gasoline and Increase Fuel Economy
10 Ways to Save Money on Gasoline.

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The summer of 2007 began with prices hovering close to the $3.00 mark, and while things have come down a little in the last week or so, The even the "cheap" states along the gulf are seeing prices in the $2.77 /gallon range, for the lowest octane unleaded available.
Hybrid vs Gas - Comparison of Cost and Benefits
Gas Price Influence on Hybrid Car Sales.

Even before prices began hovering at the $3/gallon mark, rising gas prices were generating increased interest in hybrid cars.
How To Search For The Best Used Cars - Tips For Buying A Used Car
Buying a Used Car to Save Money.

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Used cars. It seems advertisements for them are everywhere: the Internet, the television, and even in the windows of cars parked on the street.
Muscle Cars, Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger Pictures and Specs
Muscle Car: Dodge Challenger Concept.

The goal of designing the modern Dodge Challenger concept was to capture the essence of the 1970 Challenger icon while removing the idiosyncrasies of the original design.
Concept Cars - Pictures, Information, Camaro, Dodge Charger, Harley Earl
Concept Cars, Innovation and Inspiration.

The concept car phenomenon began in the '50s with General Motors's Harley Earl. His legacy is alive and well today with engineers remaining true to the idea of the concept car serving as laboratory and inspiration.
Hybrid Cars Technology Information
Hybrid Car Technology.

Cars with hybrid technology combine the power of an electric motor with that of a combustion engine. The electric motor in a hybrid vehicle can function as a propulsion mechanism as well as a braking mechanism which recharges the vehicle's batteries (regenerative braking).
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Technology - Information on Alternative Fuel Cars
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Technology.

The quest for a pollution-free energy source has been the goal of the auto industry almost since its beginning. Its.

pursuit has become more grave in recent decades with the environment showing signs of irreversible damage from fossil fuels.
SEMA Show 2006- Aftermarket Car Truck SUV Parts And Accessories
SEMA Specialty Equipment Market Association Show.

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The Las Vegas Convention Center was host to the premiere trade event for automotive aftermarket products from October 31 though November 3, 2006.
San Francisco International Auto Show 2006 Car Reviews, Alternative Fuel Vehicles
The San Francisco International Auto Show.

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The Moscone Convention Center was the scene of the forty-ninth annual San Francisco International Auto Show, from November 18 to the 26th 2006.
Paris Motor Show 2006 New Car Models, Pricing, Info, Pictures
2006 Paris Auto Show.

The Paris Auto Show is the most visited and talked about auto show in the world, and the 2006 edition is no exception. The current version is full of the newest innovations and breathtaking creations to tantalize an auto-frenzied public.
Body Kits - Carbon Fiber Hoods, Ground Effects, Spoiler Information
Body Kits, Side Skirts, Air Dams Information.

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You have seen them cruising urban streets and zipping through suburban enclaves, vehicles that look familiar, but have external modifications that make them appear more streamlined, unique, and personalized.
Affordable Chinese Sedans To Compete In Struggling US Auto Market
US Imports Autos from China.

As China's Great Wall Motor company sets its goal to eventually add the US to its expanding list of auto.

consumer nations, the US eyes this inevitable but distant landmark with concern and watchful waiting.
2007 Geneva Motor Car Show - International Car Info, Pictures, News, Exhibitors
2007 Geneva Auto Show.

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The 2007 Geneva Auto Show ran from March 8th to the 18th and is being hailed as a.

milestone in presenting automotive engineering innovation and styling magnificence.
2007 NADA Convention and Expo - National Automobile Dealers Association
2007 NADA Convention and Exposition.

The NADA (National Automobile Dealers Association) Expo was held at the Las Vegas Convention.

Center from Feb 3 through Feb 6.


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