Even as gas prices spiked in late summer, experts anticipated a fairly quick drop in prices at the pump soon after Labor Day. That hasn’t happened, partly because of the effects of Hurricane Isaac, and now gas prices aren’t …
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Is It Time to Declare the Nissan Leaf a Flop?
The headline for a recent Detroit News story has it that the “20,000 sales target [is] unlikely” for the Nissan Leaf. But “unlikely” is probably understating things. It appears as if Nissan won’t get halfway to its 20,000-Leaf …
Taking Down Toyota: Automakers Aim to Unseat Corolla as World’s Top-Selling Car
The Toyota Corolla is hardly the sexiest, most eye-catching, or highest-powered car on the road. It’s not the most fuel efficient or cheapest set of wheels either. But the Corolla does have serious bragging rights as the world’s …
Proof That Loyalty Is For Suckers: Best Customers Get Penalized With Higher Bills
We appreciate your business. And as thanks for being a loyal customer all these years, we’re going to overcharge you.
How to Make the Worst Part about Buying a Car a Little Less Miserable
Could there be a way to eliminate not only the stress and hassle of buying a new car, but save you time and money as well? You bet there is.
What Bargain Hunters Should Buy in September
Summer is over, and that’s not a bad thing if you’re looking for hot shopping deals. June, July and August are actually among the worst months of the year to find great sales.
In September, though, retailers work harder to …
How the New MPG Standards Will Affect Drivers, Automakers, Car Dealerships & More
This week, the Obama administration finalized new-car fuel economy rules that’ll nearly double the mpg standards for cars and light trucks by 2025. The new “CAFE” (corporate average fuel economy) standards mandate that automakers …
Why Wednesday Morning is the Best Time to Buy Gas
Anyone who owns a car knows gas prices are rising. The average cost of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline nationwide has risen from $3.38 on July 1 to $3.54 on Aug. 2 to $3.73 on Aug. 27. But what most people don’t know is …
Yet Again, High Gas Prices Boost Sales of Small, Fuel-Efficient Cars
August 2012 is shaping up as another strong month for car sales, with the total number of new vehicles sold up nearly 19% compared to the same time last year. But some categories of vehicles are experiencing hotter sales than …
What’s Hot in Hot (As in: Stolen) Cars
You may have reason to worry that your car will be ripped off even if it isn’t on the recent “Hot Wheels” report, listing the most stolen vehicles in the U.S.
Students Snag Free Sneakers, iPads, Gift Cards, Cars – Just for Showing Up at School
The traditional incentives for attending school—getting into a good college, avoiding punishment at home, possibly learning some useful stuff—don’t seem to be doing the job. To boost attendance at struggling schools, …
Losing Weight Is a Hot Trend – in the Auto Industry
Facing a government-mandated requirement of new cars averaging 54.5 mpg by 2025, automakers are going into overdrive figuring out ways to improve fuel economy. Some of the solutions are high-tech, with innovations and increased …