Category Archives: enviromentaly friendly

New Fuel Economy Labels

Posted on March 28, 2012 by admin

The US Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency are upgrading the information found on all 2013 vehicles in an effort to give consumers even more information on fuel economy and emissions. The extra information should help consumers make informed decisions about what vehicle is best for their needs. Continue reading →

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New Jersey Lemon Law Inspection Protection

Posted on February 14, 2012 by admin

The New Jersey State Senate Transportation Committee has approved a lemon law bill that will protect consumers when buying used vehicles. Under the current lemon law, when a person signs a dealership waiver, the dealership is not responsible for any … Continue reading →

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LA Lawyer Wins Suit Against Honda

Posted on February 8, 2012 by admin

A former Los Angeles attorney has won her claim in court, after opting out of a class action law suit against Honda. Under the class action suit, Honda Civic owners could receive up to $100 cash back or $1,000 in … Continue reading →

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Toyota Highlander Hybrid To Be Built In US

Posted on February 7, 2012 by admin

In a recent announcement, Toyota said they will be investing almost $400 million in their Indiana plant as production of its hybrid Highlander sports utility vehicle (SUV) will be shifted from Japan to the U.S.A. The decision to move the … Continue reading →

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Better Fuel Economy Means Higher Automobile Prices

Posted on January 23, 2012 by admin

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), is speaking out against the governments proposed fuel economy standards, saying it will limit new car sales and make automobiles more expensive for consumers. Automobile manufacturers building high performance vehicles, will have an especially … Continue reading →

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Ford Escape Gets An EcoBoost Engine

Posted on October 5, 2011 by admin

According to an announcement made by Ford earlier this week, the newly designed 2013 Escape crossover vehicle will no longer be offered as a V-6 engine or hybrid powertrain version. Instead the Escape will include only a four cylinder version … Continue reading →

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Oregon Soon To Allow Peer To Peer Car Sharing

Posted on June 9, 2011 by admin

Following in the steps of California, Oregon may become the second state to allow peer to peer car sharing. The program was approved by the House of Representatives and the Senate this week, and is expected to be passed by … Continue reading →

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Detroit Auto Industry Turns To Compact Cars

Posted on May 30, 2011 by admin

It used to be that compact fuel efficient cars were synonymous with the Japanese auto industry, but with the rising price of gas, the American auto industry is shying away from the standard gas guzzling vehicles and moving into the … Continue reading →

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Google Pushes For Driverless Cars In Nevada

Posted on May 11, 2011 by admin

Two years after Google started developing cars that could drive without human intervention, the search engine company is asking the state of Nevada to let them legally operate on the road. Last year, Google announced that their driverless vehicle had … Continue reading →

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2011 New York International Auto Show

Posted on April 26, 2011 by admin

Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com Anyone attending this years New York International Auto Show will notice an excitement in the air that hasn’t been felt the last couple years. Despite bankruptcies, recalls, rising gas prices, earthquakes and tsunamis, automobile … Continue reading →

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