This month, Consumer Reports released their 2010 Car Brand Perception Survey. Chevrolet, Ford, and Subaru saw 30-point increase in overall perception scores, while Toyota held on to the number one spot. The survey is comprised of consumer’s brand perceptions based seven categories: Safety, quality, value, performance, design/style, technology/innovation, and environmentally friendly/green. The scores do not […]
This year, at the North American International Auto Show, nearly every car maker is making it’s presence known on the electric/hybrid front. Here’s a quick look at what may be on the market in the coming years. Toyota responds to consumers demands for a cheaper and smaller hybrid with the FT-CH concept. A "dedicated hybrid" […]
Yesterday at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the Ford Fusion Hybrid and the Ford Transit Connect were named as the 2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year respectively. Funded and juried by 50 automotive journalists from the US and Canada, the North American Car of the Year awards aim to […]
Today let’s take a look at the worst selling vehicles of 2009 A few lessons can be learned; change is good, high price tags bad, and retro flash-backs aren’t always successful. The following are the 10 worst selling vehicles of 2009: 1. Mitsubishi Eclipse MSRP: $20,249 Though affordable, the Mitsubishi Eclipse just doesn’t give sports […]
It was a rough year for the automotive industry, but some things never change, the Ford F-150 continues to hold the number one ranking for best selling vehicle in the US. GM only managed to place one model, the ever favorite Chevrolet Silverado on the list. While international best seller Toyota held onto two spots. […]
Great news for car buyers interested in purchasing 2009 Saturn or Pontiac models. GM is offering dealers up to $7,000 off on some vehicles. Aiming to clear lots of these discontinued brands. Pontiac and Saturn had both been offering up to $6,500 cash back before this offer kicked in. Here’s a quick review of Pontiac […]
