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Recognize an Automatic Transmission in Trouble

A car is much like a human being.  Both will begin to display hints that show they are having internal problems.  Sometimes if people are not aware of what those hints are, they may end up having to pay for running expensive tests, taking outrageously costly medicine, or even undergoing pricey procedures.  This is very [...]

Alternative Fuel for Vehicles–Pros and Cons

Every hot button issue in society and the government will always be controversial.  Everyone has their own opinion and list of pros and cons they want to discuss.  And this is no different in regards to the issue of operating vehicles with alternative fuel sources.  However, the subject still remains divided down the middle between [...]

Flying car Flies Off the Shelves

A car manufacturing company have managed to get approval for their flying car from US aviation officials and it has already had orders despite not yet having been manufactured. The car is called a Terrafugia Transition and it looks like an ordinary car and can drive on the roads but can also take off and [...]

Getting a car insurance quote

Nowadays, it is as important as ever to make sure that your car insurance is up to date. There are many reasons for this, including the fact that car insurance is required by the law for you to drive. If you do not have it, than several consequences can ensue. You can get pulled over, [...]

Cheap Auto Insurance for Your Teen, or Maybe Not!

Have you received the quotes to insure your teen driver and felt your jaw drop when faced with hikes of up to 96%?  This hike may be alarming, but you are in the same position as thousands of parents across the country when their teen prepares to take the wheel in the family car. So [...]

10 Best Engines Of 2009

WARD`s 10 best engines of 2009:
•  Audi AG: 2.0L TFSI turbocharged DOHC I-4 (A4 Avant)
•  BMW AG: 3.0L turbocharged DOHC I-6 (135i Coupe)
•  BMW AG: 3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbodiesel (335d)
•  Chrysler LLC: 5.7L Hemi OHV V-8 (Dodge Ram/Challenger R/T)
•  Ford Motor Co.: 2.5L DOHC I-4 HEV (Escape Hybrid)
•  General Motors Corp.: 3.6L DOHC V-6 (Cadillac [...]

Cadillac Unveils Sleeker SRX

General Motors Corp. is counting on the 2010 Cadillac SRX crossover vehicle to lure luxury car buyers with new design and performance features.The redesigned vehicle was unveiled Sunday and is set to go on display at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit later this month. It replaces the SRX model first launched [...]

Ultimate Aero EV

Well, you can’t accuse Shelby SuperCars of setting its sights too low. Having secured the title of World’s Fastest Production Car with the 255mph Ultimate Aero last summer – and announcing a 270mph version will arrive this year – the American manufacturer is now promising to build the world’s quickest electric car.It’ll be called the [...]

Top 10 Cars That Dont Deserve Their Engines

The engine is the crown jewel of any automobile and can make or break a car in the eyes of an automotive enthusiast. No matter how sweet a car’s handling or how neutral its balance, a limp-wristed engine can completely kill the machine’s ability to put a smile on your face. Conversely, nothing screams buzzkill [...]

Nissan GT-R SpecV

Before the 2009 Nissan GT-R ever hit the streets, fans of the Japanese supercar were already salivating over the possibility of an even-higher-performance Spec-V model. Rumors have flown and spy shots have been captured, and now, the 2009 Nissan GT-R Spec-V has finally been officialy unveiled, but alas, for the Japanese market only. Nissan hasn’t [...]