Automotive Journal

When people talk about buying a car, they often bring up fascinating stories about negotiating with a car dealer to get the very best deal.

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I’ve heard plenty about Second Life and the fun some people have leading vicarious existences in there. I’m not too sure how serious we should take it (who has time for that sort of thing?) but it’s interesting to note some of …

My attention this Friday morning has been momentarily grabbed by something a bit trivial, but pretty impressive. It’s a short video featuring snowboarders and a Subaru somewhere in NZ. Looks like fun was had …

Cars that eat themselves? I enjoyed Robbo Goldie’s colourful turn of phrase for his piece on Coskata. There’s a weird sort of recyling going on with the end result that car parts can be turned into fuel to be consumed by cars. Sounds good doesn’t it? Neat. Closed loop.
Mind you, there was …

Ford’s Q4/end-year results announced today don’t look too bad. There will be plenty of people wondering about PAG though. Land Rover’s hitting record sales and making hefty profits, Jaguar is quietly recording good progress on reducing losses (with XF’s market impact still to come) - the two combined are well in profit. And Volvo Cars - once the PAG burning bright star - is now losing money. And this turnaround to fortunes happens just as Ford is about to offload Jaguar-Land Rover and decides to hang …

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(ARA) – The closing of the year comprises the best time to purchase a new automobile. Dealers are anxious to clean out stale stock so they can make way for the newest models, and there are bargains to be made. But prior to planting foot on the lot, it is a smart idea to recognize where your funding is coming from.

The trader would rather to induce you employ their financing since they get additional income on the deal that way; but it is …

(ARA) – The next time you put on a party, be a responsible host. Ask your guests to take a breathalyzer test before they get behind the wheel.

They may think you’re kidding, but assure them you are serious. More than a million people are arrested for drunk driving every year, and it’s a costly mistake. Not only does getting caught driving drunk put you in danger of losing your driver’s license, it gives you a permanent criminal record, and can be very costly monetarily. Offenders typically have to …

(ARA) – We’re increasingly relying on the Internet to research, find that great deal and add convenience to balance out our hectic lives.

That’s why more of us are looking for car insurance online. We want a company that’s reliable, gives us …

(ARA) – Getting tired of sinking money into that old jalopy in the driveway? If your car is on its last legs, it’s time to start shopping around for a replacement vehicle, and now is a great time to look! There are some great deals …