What if there was a mad scientist in some strange laboratory who possessed the power to combine auto brands and make an entirely new strain of vehicle? This Frankensteinian experiment could produce crazy combinations like convertible trucks and all-terrain economy cars. Or maybe there could be a cross-pollination between sports cars and fuel efficient automobiles. For example, what would happen if a Aston Martin and a Smart Car were combined to make a super sexy geek mobile? Enter the “Smart-Ast”. This ultra-fast and ultra-practical automobile would be perfect for techy Mensa types who pull down six figures a year. Bet it would be a top seller at Silicon Valley Car Dealerships .
Smart Car + Aston Martin = Smart-Ast
Electric cars sound like a great idea, right? Skip the gas station altogether and just recharge your car in the garage every night for a fraction of the cost. There are three drawbacks of electric cars that have gotten a lot of attention as electric cars have hit the American market. Problem #1 is the high cost of batteries, which makes electric cars pricier than their traditional counterparts. Government subsidies are working to offset the cost issue in short run. Problem #2 is limited range. Range is still a major sticking point. When you drive away from your garage and its charging station, you can drive about 100 miles before recharging. That’s fine for the way most people use their cars on most days. But if you’re driving further than 100 miles before returning home, you’re going to have problem. Electric charging stations are not as plentiful as gas stations, and even if they were, you can’t recharge your battery in just a few minutes. Continue reading »
Acura ZDX
Acura continues to do well even in this time of economic struggle. Many people know that Acura vehicles are based on Honda platform cars. This provides a real reliable automobile. And Acura’s score well in terms of safety, price, comfort and resale value.
Have you been thinking about getting an electric car? There are many people out there who would like to drive an electric car to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce our dependence on foreign oil. The reduced cost of fuel is appealing, but it’s pretty much wiped out by the higher purchase price of electric and other alternative fuel vehicles. There will be some consumers who are willing and able to spend the extra dough, but there won’t be enough to make these new cars a success.
Is it better to wash your car by hand or by machine? Use the garden hose and some soap in your driveway or pay for a hand wash at the local car wash? What is the best way to keep your car’s finish looking good?
You know what a car is, what a truck is and what an SUV is, right? Well, lately we’ve been hearing about crossover vehicles. The Honda CR-V, Hyundai Santa Fe, Ford Flex, Toyota Venza and Infiniti FX50 are examples of crossovers. What the heck does that mean? Continue reading »
Do you want to be the first on your block to have the latest environmentally friendly car? The all new Nissan Leaf will be available in select cities in December 2010. There’s been talk about reducing or eliminating our dependence on gasoline, but is the technology really there? Is it going to be practical? Continue reading »
A brand new automobile is a beautiful thing. It’s perfect inside and out – no dings, no spots where the paint was patched up, it even smells new. Is a pre-owned car a better deal, or should you indulge yourself and spend your money on a car brand new from the dealership showroom? Each option has pros and cons. Continue reading »
People have always tried to guess how things would be different in the future. The future of the automobile has been a much loved topic of TV shows and cartoons for years. How did you imagine we would travel in the year 2010? The self-driven taxi from Total Recall? Hovering craft like in Star Wars? The sky was the limit, literally, for what cars would look like. Continue reading »
It was 40 years ago that the original Shelby GT350 went out of production. A mint version of one of these cars is pretty much priceless today. Well let’s say they are out of our range for sure. The GT350 began its life back in 1964 when Ford Motor Company approached Carroll Shelby with a proposition. Mr. Shelby was to create a Mustang that could win races and sell like hot cakes to the car buying public. And he did just that as the GT350 won a ton of races and sold a lot of cars. Ford now had a true muscle car that would strike fear into the hearts of Dodge and Chevrolet owners everywhere. Continue reading »