Saturday, January 31, 2015

2.1 million cars recalled for crash sensors

More than 2.1 million vehicles from several automakers are being recalled for an issue with a sensor that could cause airbags to deploy for no reason.

Friday, January 23, 2015

Kelley Blue Book's Best Resale Value Cars

Depreciation is the biggest cost of owning a car and these vehicles depreciate the least.

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Monday, January 19, 2015

This is America's SUV-buying tipping point

According to research from TrueCar.com, the magic number when SUV sales begin to rise is $3.00 gas. And the magic number when hybrid sales begin to fall is $2.77.

Friday, January 16, 2015

Tips For Successfully Selling Old Vehicles

For those whose garages are occupied by an old car, the best solution is often simply to find a buyer for that aging vehicle. It may be possible to find a second-hand auto dealer willing to buy your car, or you might try to generate interest from a vehicle recycler, if you have a car that is salvageable in some way. For cars that still run well, a car dealership is likely the best option. You are likely to get more money for your car this way. However, this really is not the only way to dispose of older cars.

Never simply sell your vehicle to the first used car dealer you find. Different dealers of this type will surely offer you a wide range of prices for your car. It would be awful to end up getting far less for your vehicle than you might have had you looked around, wouldn't it?

Thus, the key is to conduct a search for all of the used car dealerships local to you. You can use online search engines to help do this, or use a conventional telephone directory. After you receive several price quotes, take the car to the dealer making the best offer. Make sure you have correct title to the car, as that will be critical to closing the transaction. If the title is not currently in your name, you will have to contact your Department of Motor Vehicles to make the necessary changes before trying to sell the car.

There are numerous factors a used car dealer will consider when making an offer for an older vehicle. The car's resale value will play a critical role, and this number will vary by make, model and current market demand.

It should be noted that not every Toyota will command the same type of price. There are certain models the value of which tends to drop quickly with the passage of time. However, others tend to hold substantial value for many years, even when pre-owned. Knowing which makes and models do best at resale can make a big difference.

Perhaps the particular type of car you are selling is in high demand where you live. It pays to conduct a bit of research in advance so that you know you are being offered a price that is fair.

Further considerations will relate to the actual condition of the car you are trying to sell. If the vehicle has relatively low mileage for its age, has no major body damage and runs reasonably well, you are justified in holding out for a higher price than you might under different circumstances.

However, if your car has not aged terribly well, you might want to think about making a few minor repairs prior to seeking a buyer. Your priority should be showing the car in the best possible light before soliciting price quotes. Some cosmetic touch-ups and mechanical tweaks may be all it takes to greatly increase the price you are able to get.

Monday, January 12, 2015

Ford unveils 600-horsepower GT supercar

Ford says its new GT supercar will have a 600 horsepower engine and a light-weight carbon fiber body when it hits the market next year.

Saturday, January 10, 2015

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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

http://www.mlive.com/auto/index.ssf/2014/12/bmw_to_unveil_raft_of_new_prod.html

The countdown is on! Just 6 days until brand new BMW products make their world debut at the Detroit Auto Show.... http://t.co/STfWwZPaPp

Monday, January 5, 2015

New Chevy Volt revealed early

Journalists get a glimpse of the next-generation plug-in car but not many details, yet.

Friday, January 2, 2015

A year in super-cool cars

In 2014, I got to drive a lot of amazing and fun cars but here are a few of the most notable.