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Trading In Your Clunker? Better Trade In Your Car Insurance Policy Too
Undoubtedly, you have heard of the CAR Allowance Rebate System (CARS), or as it's more commonly referred to, the "Cash for Clunkers" program. This government program is designed to help get more people into new cars while getting cars that aren't as fuel efficient off the roads....
Not So Fast! Cash for Clunkers Confusion
Will the Cash for Clunkers program be around much longer? That's what many consumers, and car dealers, are wondering. Reports that the money has run out much sooner than expected are circulating. Some congress members say it will be good through the weekend, while others say they are working to add another $2 billion to the program. So what's really...
Not So Fast! Cash for Clunkers Confusion
Will the Cash for Clunkers program be around much longer? That's what many consumers, and car dealers, are wondering. Reports that the money has run out much sooner than expected are circulating. Some congress members say it will be good through the weekend, while others say they are working to add another $2 billion to the program. So what's really...
Cash for Clunkers
Have you thought of taking advantage of the government's new Cash for Clunkers program? If so, here are a few things you may want to know before heading off to the car dealer....
Fewer Drivers Predicted this July 4th
According to AAA, car travel will be down this July 4th holiday. It is estimated that more Americans will celebrate our country's birthday by traveling by plane instead of car due to lower airfare prices. What might this mean for those of us who are still planning to pack up the car and head out on the roads?...
Road Trip and Driving Songs
With people pinching pennies and gas prices much better compared to last year, it looks like more people may be hitting the road for vacations this summer. And isn't it pretty much a requirement that a special mixed CD or iPod playlist be brought along for the drive? There are just some songs that demand we be behind the wheel,...
'Grassoline' - A Guide to Alternative Fuels (Part II)
In this three-part series, the InsWeb blog is taking a look at alternative fuels being researched, developed and debated in national headlines. In part one, we explored natural gas and biodiesel. In this installment, we'll investigate ethanol, flex fuel vehicles, hydrogen, and fuel cell vehicles....
The World Bids Farewell to the Yugo
In a bit of sad news, the last Yugo rolled off the production line in Serbia last month. Serbian automaker Zastava, producer of the Yugo, closed its doors to revamp operations in a joint venture with its new owner, Italian automaker Fiat. Once the pride of Yugoslavia's automobile industry, the Yugo will be missed in Serbia, but certainly not...
Car Recall: Nissan Recalls More Than 200,000 Vehicles
Do you own a Nissan? Today the AP wrote that Nissan is recalling more than 200,000 thousand vehicles in the U.S and oversees. The potential problem is with the passenger side airbag....
What Cars Do the Candidates Drive?
It's almost November 4, and the race for the White House is heating up. The back-and-forth bickering is heated; the presidential debates are fierce. There's been plenty of discussion about healthcare, taxes, foreign policy and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. But with Election Day just around the corner, it's time we got to the bottom of the most crucial...
As Gasoline Prices Soar, Fuel Thieves Run Rampant
Recently, a thief confessed to stealing at least 20,000 gallons of gasoline in a series of thefts in the Pacfic Northwest. The value of that fuel? Close to $75,000. As fuel prices remain high, incidents like this are becoming all too common throughout the U.S. and Canada....
Sexiest 'Green' Cars
Going 'green' used to mean buying a lame, wimpy little compact that struggled to hit 75 mph on the highway--but not anymore. I've already explored some of the ugliest vehicles ever to hit the road, but here are some aggressively-sexy vehicles that are helping to redefine the 'green car' persona....
Gas Prices Continue to Soar: 6 Ways to Help You Save Money
As we head into the summer, gas prices continue to reach record breaking highs. Remember the days you could fill up your vehicle for around $18? As of last week, gas prices average $3.22 per gallon nationwide (as of 6/4/07). That's 12 cents more than the previous week and 40 cents more than last year. While we can't do anything...
Preparing for Fall and Winter Driving
Fall is upon us once again and it is time to go through my yearly routine of preparing my vehicle and self for the winter driving months. I have lived in several climates in my lifetime and learned that preparation for the winter driving season is important in all of my living locations. Below is a list of tasks/items I...
Driver Cell Phone Usage on the Rise
The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) came out with an interesting report earlier in the year which addressed the increasing usage of cell phones in cars. The report states that driver cell phone usage increased in 2005, with 6% of drivers on hand-held phones in 2005 nationwide, compared to 5% in 2004. The 2005 rate translates into 974,000 vehicles...
No More Hand-Held Cell Phone Use While Driving In California
California's governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, signed a bill this week that will ban drivers in the biggest U.S. state from talking on hand-held cell phones will driving. The ban will go into effect in July of 2008. From the first day of July day on, the law will allow drivers to talk on cell phones as long as they use...
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