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16 Most Patriotic Cars and Trucks »

Of course tomorrow is our Independence Day and in celebration I have crawled the web for the most patriotic cars and trucks around.  Fot his post I give you the 16 most patriotic cars and trucks in the USA.
Happy July 4th tomorrow and God Bless America!

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Toyota Camry Hybrids In China »

According to Toyota they will start manufacturing a Toyota Camry Hybrid in China by 2010.  They are hopiong to ramp up production as they see a demand for hybrid vehicles increase, obviously in line with increasing fuel prices.  Seems to be a smart move, especially considering the Chinese government recently increased gas prices, the potential [...]

Porsche Granted Majority Share In Volkswagen »

As far as the US concerned the green light has been given to Porsche to increase it’s stake in Volkswagen.  The U.S. antitrust authorities ok’d the deal today.  This change will effectively give Porsche over 50% of Volkswagen share, making it majority holder.
Summer is here and apparently it’s time for mergers.  Keep your eyes peeled [...]

2007 Ford Mustang on eBay »

To many of my readers you are familiar with my obsession with eBay and likewise for it’s tool eBay Pulse.  What’s so interesting about eBay pulse is that it tells exactly what people are searching for the most and today it looks like the 2007 Ford Mustang is at the top of the list, again.  [...]

Paul McCartney Horrified At Lexus »

Paul McCartney has recently been quoted as being ‘horrified’ that his fuel saving, earth loving, tree hugging, green car has left a monstrous carbon foot print.  According to the AP, Lexus gave Paul McCartney a new Lexus 600h hybrid car as a gift because he was promoting it’s greeness.  All fine and dandy, but instead [...]

Wagons Making a Comeback? »

Personally I don’t care how you dress up a large car or a small van, Wagons are just plain ugly. However, in todays economy where gas is sky high and the price of new vehicles rivals some mortgages, they are a smart alternative to the SUV. Wagons have room for kids, groceries, and most have [...]

General Motors Closes Plant Due To Strike »

In another sad display of cooperation, that is the domestic auto manufacturer, GM will be stopping production at it’s Wentzville, MO plant. The strike in question is between the UAW and American Axle and Manufacturing, Inc. Sadly this is the 11th plant to halt production due to this specific strike.
The Wentzville plant produces the Chevrolet [...]

Record Loss for GM in 07 »

Domestics make the world go round and hearing of such a staggering loss makes me weep. For North American car manufacturer General Motors this was an expected announcement, based on 07 quarter reports, but it doesn’t make it hurt any less. $38.7 to the red side of the spectrum is no way to end a [...]

Tata Ultra Cheap Car for $2,500 »

Is it possible, can a car be so lean, so mean, so…so really plain that it can sell itself for less than $3,000? No doubt, when released the Tata car will be the lowest priced new vehicle in the world. Low priced goods may be the staple for India, but this is a new low [...]

Multi-Car Insurance Cheers »

Recently I came across an article that discussed the figures behind accidents and households that own multiple cars. According to the study a household with more than one car are 22% less likely to be in an accident. But why would multiple vehicles pose as a reducer in accidents? It’s hard to find cheap car [...]