Auto & Car News

It was prestige and glamour for even the average working person

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:33:39 +0000

It was prestige and glamour for even the average working person. The average car insurance premium is loaded by 30 to cover the cost of damage caused by uninsured motorists. For the collector that actually wants to drive their cars regularly these more common versions may actually be a better value.

Porsche to take VW majority stake this year (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:59:53 +0000

Porsche to take VW majority stake this year (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Porsche plans to increase its stake in fellow German car maker Volkswagen AG to more than 50 percent before the end of this year, the company’s chief executive said Thursday.
Source: biz.yahoo.com

Porsche’s sports car business stagnated in 2007/08 (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Porsche (PSHG_p.DE) reported full fiscal-year revenue and unit sales stagnated at its core sports cars business amid a softening economic environment, it said on Wednesday, declining to give a forecast for the current year.
Source: news.yahoo.com

The Elantra is slightly up market and retails for about $1300 more than the Accent

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:48:50 +0000

The Elantra is slightly up market and retails for about $1300 more than the Accent. Other wise, it would be better not to pursue on buying the car if there is doubt on the details.

Toyota Reports September Sales - MarketWatch

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:59:48 +0000

Toyota Reports September Sales - MarketWatch

Toyota Reports September Sales
MarketWatch - 4 hours ago
The Toyota Division posted September sales of 128215 units, down 28.9 percent from last September. The Lexus Division reported September sales of 16045 …

Source: news.google.com

Toyota US sales drop 30 percent - AFP

AFP

Toyota US sales drop 30 percent
AFP - 2 hours ago
DETROIT, Michigan (AFP) — Toyota Motor reported a 29.5 percent drop in September US sales Wednesday as a broad economic downturn took a massive bite out of …
Toyota September sales drop 32 percent Forbes
Toyota US September sales fall 32.3% MarketWatch
GM Canada September sales down 7 per cent as trucks skid; Toyota … The Canadian Press
Financial Post - Detroit Free Press
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Source: news.google.com

As a bonus, the owning experience will likely be richer all the way through, thanks to more

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:33:33 +0000

As a bonus, the owning experience will likely be richer all the way through, thanks to more courteous sales/service and a longer warranty. It is easy to be seduced by the allure of owning an exotic sports car.

Completing each in turn will prevent any water spots from drying on the surface of the wheel

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:48:43 +0000

Completing each in turn will prevent any water spots from drying on the surface of the wheel. You”ve got it.You want weapon racks?

What does the Paris Car Show mean for U.S. consumers? Plenty; in a … - Detroit News

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:38:59 +0000

What does the Paris Car Show mean for U.S. consumers? Plenty; in a … - Detroit News
Like you, I am not in Paris. I should be, or least that was what I pitched to my editors, who would have to sign off on the expensive trip. Detroit needs Paris, I said, probably more than Paris needs Detroit. The Paris Car Show, which has a much …
Source: www.detnews.com

Auto briefs - Detroit News
WASHINGTON — Several car booster seats do a poor job of positioning children to fit in their seat belts, according to a review by the insurance industry and researchers. The Virginia-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the University of …
Source: www.detnews.com

You can shop right from the comfort of your own home

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:48:51 +0000

You can shop right from the comfort of your own home. Hybrids consume less gas and produce less pollution per mile than conventional gasoline engines. A society, priding ourselves on protecting innocent children, weve even enacted laws requiring seatbelts, toddler seats, and infant seats to optimize their safety. I”ll admit that I have even gotten emotional a few times as I have finally gazed upon an old car that I had been dreaming about all year.If you don”t have a love for old cars yet, I”d suggest that it isn”t too late.

Beyond 2008 consumers can expect to see an updated Quest van makes its appearance with subtle

admin — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:33:40 +0000

Beyond 2008 consumers can expect to see an updated Quest van makes its appearance with subtle changes on the remaining vehicles in Nissan”s line up. Though not every car was particularly memorable or essential to the show”s personality, some television sports cars did manage to leave a lasting impression.

Medical Specialization - Chicago Tribune

admin — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:09:00 +0000

Medical Specialization - Chicago Tribune
DISTRICT HEIGHTS, Md. (AP) _ The sole survivor of a weekend medical helicopter crash that killed four people in suburban Washington clung to life Monday as federal air safety investigators worked to determine what caused the accident. The crash, one …
Source: www.chicagotribune.com

Chrysler charges into electric car race - Baltimore Sun
AUBURN HILLS, MICH. - Firing a surprise shot across the bows of industry rivals, Chrysler revealed three functioning battery-powered vehicles Tuesday and thrust itself to the forefront of the race to build mass-market electric cars. In unveiling a …
Source: www.baltimoresun.com