How much a vehicle costs when you buy it or lease it is just one part of the equasion. You also need to factor in how that vehicle rates for operating costs, maintenance costs and resale value. Since depreciation -- or loss of value -- is typically a car buyer's biggest cost expense during ownership, you should consider the resale price after the typical ownership period of two years to five … [Read more...]
More than 50 new vehicle intros at 2011 LA Auto Show
The upcoming 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show is the biggest in years, with more than 50 North American and world debuts of new cars, SUVs and trucks. The intros show that the auto industry continues to be a surprise bright spot in the overall economy. Green cars, including electric cars, diesel cars and extended range hybrids are the big news, along with improved performance and design and … [Read more...]
Audi, Land Rover unveil concept cars at Frankfurt Auto Show 2011
Every auto show features a concept car or several. Concept cars are important, because they give us a sneak peak at the car company's design and technology direction, and the reaction of the media and the public can determine whether the concept gets put into overdrive, or parked in the garage and forgotten. Here's what Audi and Land Rover are unveiling at the all-important Frankfurt Auto … [Read more...]
Lexus, Infiniti introduce new models at Pebble Beach Concours vintage car event
Until now, car makers have introduced new models at the world's major auto shows, Frankfurt (September), Los Angeles (November), Tokyo (also November) Detroit (January), Paris (February) and New York (April), to headlines from gathered media, followed by crowds of the car buying public. Lexus and Infiniti are breaking the mold by introducing two important new models at the world's most famous … [Read more...]
2011 best car buys for price, fuel efficiency, value and safety
Price, fuel efficiency, US government safety ratings, depreciation and residual value, and warranty coverage all determine whether a vehicle is a good buy. NADA Guides, a top provider of vehicle information and pricing, scores hundreds of vehicles each model year to determine the Best Car Buys. Here’s the 2011 list for the most popular car categories -- Hybrid -- 2011 Toyota Prius Five … [Read more...]
2011 Car of the Year Finalists Include Electric Cars, Hybrids and Sportscars
Which 2010 or 2011 model gets your vote of the most desirable vehicle of the year? The best green car? There are three important awards being announced at the press preview days of the important 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show next week. First, is the title of Automobile of the Year, awarded by Automobile Magazine. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, November 16th via Facebook and on the … [Read more...]
Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid Supercar Debuts at Pebble Beach Concours
It's not just vintage and classic cars that draw the crowds at the annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Luxury car manufacturers also use this important, headline making car enthusiast event to debut new car models. Porsche is showing off the Porsche 918 Spyder concept plug-in hybrid supercar, just recently approved for production. This is an ultra-high-performance mid-engine sports car … [Read more...]
World’s Most Beautiful Cars are At 2010 Pebble Beach Concours
The 2010 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is the 60th anniversary of what has become the most famous and most prestigious vintage and antique car show in the United States, perhaps even the world. The Pebble Beach Concours is this weekend, August 13-15, attracting thousands of classic car fans to Monterey and Carmel, California, to see historic models from brands including Bugatti, Pierce-Arrow, … [Read more...]
2011 Audi R8 Spyder V10 is Top Car for Summer
What's your dream car for a summer road trip? Mine would be a fast, sexy roadster, preferably a convertible, preferably a two-seater, probably in red, with enough trunk space for a weekend bag for each of us. The 2011 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 V10 tops the list, according to the August issue of the Robb Report. This is a high-revving 5.2 liter V-10, with enough torque and power to launch you zero to … [Read more...]