Average New-Car Purchase Price Rises in 2010
According to a report done by Detroit Free Press, The average purchase prices of new cars has risen from $28,160 in 2009 to $29,217 in […]
2009
Test Drive Frenzy – 6/6/2010
In the pursuit of quieter and quieter cars, I test drive a lot of different ones. I suffer from Tinnitus, also known as “ringing of […]
Breaking News: Ford confirms rumors of Mercury shutdown
In a press conference this afternoon with Ford’s president of the Americas, Mark Fields, it was announced that the Mercury brand, in existence for the […]
Nissan to recall 539,864 vehicles for brake pins, fuel gauges
What is it with braking systems on vehicles these days? Have automakers lost their minds? I believe it to be a combination of trying to […]
Toyota expands Oil Leak Fix to new models
Last year, Toyota released a “Limited Service Campaign” (LSC) for some of its V6-equipped vehicles. An LSC shouldn’t be confused with a recall, because recalls […]
PedalGate: Now SteeringGate? Toyota Corolla Steering issues
When it rains, it pours. In Toyota’s case, make that a monsoon. Automotive News is reporting that the NHTSA is considering an investigation into concerns […]
The sky isn’t always blue: Chevy Cobalt being recalled?
From the “grass isn’t always greener” department, the Chevrolet Cobalt is under investigation by the federal government for power steering-related safety issues. There have been […]
Recall: 2009-2010 Chrysler/Dodge/Jeeps being recalled over Brake failure?
As if Chrysler doesn’t have enough trouble selling cars, it’s been revealed that they are recalling about 24,000 vehicles of the 2009 and 2010 model […]
The Year in Cars, 2009
Welcome to the end of 2009. Thank you very much for visiting the site and checking out all the new posts. Without readers, there wouldn’t […]
Industry Update: Top-Selling Vehicles of 2009
For automakers, 2009 has been tumultuous, to say the least. With all the troubles manufacturers have had, it’s no surprise that year-to-year sales are way […]