Monthly Archives: January 2012
J.D. Power: Buyers Act on Preconceived Notions
More consumers make decisions on preconceived notions about a brand's quality than on actual reviews and ratings. [more]
Deadly Pileup in Florida on I-75 Kills 10
After reopening a stretch of I-75 closed due to reduced visibility by a thick soup of fog combined with smoke from a brush fire, the massive pileup took place some 15 minutes later. [more]
Chrysler 300C Owned by President Obama Listed On eBay
That it was once Barack Obama's daily driver does have a certain je ne sais quoi to it. But a million dollars worth? [more]
Car Insurance for Teens: Sticker Shock
If it were just me on the policy, the increase was slight, but once my son was added, the premiums shot through the roof. [more]
U.S. Supreme Court: Warrants Needed for GPS Tracking
All nine justices agreed that the GPS monitoring on the Antoine Jones' SUV violated the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable search and seizure. [more]
Average Gas Prices Still on the Rise Nationwide
The average cost of a gallon of gasoline in the United States is $3.39, a gain of almost 3.5 cents over the last two weeks. [more]
General Motors Again World’s Largest Automaker
GM sold more vehicles in China than they did the United States. [more]
Dealing with My First Child’s Entrance to Driving
After first thinking motorcycle, my son has since shifted gears, and has decided that his first vehicle will indeed be an automobile. [more]
Americans Keeping Cars Longer; Average Age of Cars Now 10.8 Years Old
The average age of a passenger car in the United States has increased quickly over the past five years. [more]
NADA: New Fuel Economy Standards Harmful to Consumers
How many people will no longer be able to afford a new vehicle if the government raises the price of a new car by about $3,000? [more]