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Archive for November 24th, 2006

Top 3 Picks For Hybrid Cars

Hybrid cars are fast becoming more and more popular due to the rising fuel costs and the prices of hybrid cars are becoming more and more affordable. The performance of hybrid cars are also comparable to diesel/petrol cars so there’s no reason not to get it.
There are plenty of new hybrid car models introduced every […]

Job Cuts at Kentucky Explorer Plant

As what auto reports reflect, Ford Motor Co., second-largest U.S. automaker, is certainly facing a decline in SUV sales. In connection to this plight, Ford plans to slash the production of Explorer SUV at the same time cut jobs at the Kentucky plant to reduce production costs. The reductions will take place before July next […]

Buying Cheap Impounded Cars at Police Auctions

Police auctions are practical places to look for a good-condition car for a fraction of its value. Lots are usually a mix of some middle-aged cars and some newer models, most of which were impounded due to some violations committed by their drivers.
A lot of people who go to police auctions prefer impounded cars because […]

Could Freelander Stand the Test of Time?

Rover Freelander 2 is about to seize the center stage of automotive realm and so its predecessor is enjoying its last days of hype. As they say, all good things come to an end moreover; customers are expected to take advantage of the chance to purchase the original Freelander.
Outgoing Freelander is not a bad product. […]

Winter Prices For Exotic Cars

Are you thinking what would be the best gift you can possibly give your loved one this Christmas? Sure, you do know that your hubby loves tinkering with his vehicle and he does love watching that television show where he is able to view those exotic cars. Of course, you also do know that you […]

Ford’s Momentum Intensifies in China

Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader, is expected to exceed its sales by 100.8 percent this year. This anticipated figure is estimated on a year on year basis. The 2006 lineup of Ford is dominated by S-Max and Focus.
S-Max, a large MPV from Ford, was introduced this year for the European auto market at […]

The Driving Test in Ireland… Fact or Fiction? An Instructors View

The Driving Test here in Ireland has assumed epic stature and is now a more popular subject then the latest Harry Potter Movie or Spy Blockbuster.
As with any exam, Written, Oral or Practical the reasons for failure can be attributed to just about any natural or unnatural phenomenon that you can think of.
Anything but the […]

Car Safety Ratings: What Do They Mean?

Every car commercial tells you that their car has a five-star safety rating. Does this score really mean anything? What tests are being performed and who does the measuring?
The Organizations
In the United States, there are two organizations that score cars on safety ratings, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for […]