It's not often that clean cars get major applause in the Motor City, but at last week's Detroit Auto Show, the hybrid-electric Toyota Prius was named the North American Car of the Year. At 55 miles per gallon, Toyota's latest version of their flagship hybrid car beat out a Mazda sportscar and a luxury Cadillac [...]
Detroit - Automotive executives around the world agree that hybrid vehicles are the next big boom in the automotive industry, far outpacing the growth seen in SUVs when they first became popular. Now, auto manufacturers are moving toward economy autos and trucks as fast as they can engineer them.
Sales of hybrid cars and low-cost, fuel [...]
When shopping for cars, it is important to understand the cars value before deciding whether or not to make the purchase. One way to determine a cars value is through Kelly Blue Book (kbb.com) and their extensive pricing system. By entering select data about either new or used cars, consumers will receive instant value estimates. [...]
Cheap cars are on their way. Will the quality be as low as the price or will never before seen bargains be the rule?
North American motorists have gotten used to paying $20-$25,000 or more for their new vehicles. Long gone are the days when sub $10,000 cars ruled the highways, with few cars available for [...]
The automotive industry is constantly developing at a very rapid pace. New technologies are being introduced one after another. Every aspect of the automobile is continually being improved by automakers, not only to beat the competition but also to provide better vehicles to the consumers. Safety technologies have grown by leaps and bounds. From airbags [...]