A rather interesting twist in the never-ending search for better fuel economy was recently presented by the infamous MythBusters TV show on the Discovery Channel. In a quest to determine whether a dirty car will get different fuel mileage than a clean one, the MythBusters duo went their usual one-step-farther and applied the proven, flight [...]
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Now that the U.S. auto manufacturing industry has been bailed out and restructured by government intervention, traditional customer allegiances are changing. The Big Three of old, GM, Ford and Chrysler, and their related “sub” marques have evolved into the “Big 2 ½ Plus One” today. Ford Motor Company didn’t take the bailout money and appears [...]
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Well, it was fun while it lasted. The government’s Cash for Clunkers program, otherwise known as the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) program, ends on Monday night, August 24th.
The plan offering incentives up to $4,500 to auto owners who trade in their old vehicles for new, more fuel-efficient models began on July 24th [...]
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The Cash for Clunkers, or Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) program, aimed at boosting auto sales in the U.S., is stimulating a rush of new economic activity in the automobile market although industry analysts warn that the boom could be short-lived. In a dual purpose scheme designed to help out a depressed auto industry and [...]
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Can you really purchase a brand new car for $2,000? If the car is a brand new Nano, made in India by Tata Motors, you might just be able to drive one off the lot for a little over the target price of two grand. If you live in India, that is.
Tata Motors is a [...]
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The internet is a powerful tool for finding the best cheap cars online. In the past, buyer’s choices were limited to what was available at local dealerships or listed in the classified section of newspapers. It was common practice to start a search at the local dealer’s lot. Physical searches are a waste of time [...]
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Is it possible to find a cheap car that is reliable? The answer is yes. Budgetary considerations top the list of reasons why consumers usually prefer used cars over showroom new models. In most cases, consumers who want to drive an affordable car turn to used cars to find good bargains. It is estimated [...]
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Today might just be the best day ever to buy a good cheap car. A cheap new car, that is. It’s no secret that these are tough economic times, money is tight, unemployment is up and sales are down in most retail markets. The marketplace for new automobiles has been one of the hardest hit [...]
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Buying a cheap car, can be a challenge. Unlike brand new cars, used cars don’t have any warranty, guaranty or service contract with the seller. If a problem arises later on like oil leaks, steering problems, alignment, bearing noises, transmission problems, etc., you will have to bear those unexpected expenses without help. There is no [...]
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When you are ready to buy a cheap car there is more to the task than just locating the specific car you want at a price that is fair to both you and the seller. Both art and science are required to buy good cheap cars successfully. The science part is research. The art is [...]
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