Category Archives: Used Cars

11 Things to Do After a Car Accident

Bright lights flashing. Loud voices. Exchanging numbers. No, this is not a description of a Hollywood club, but the scene after a car accident. Even a simple car accident can turn into a major headache as it often involves dealing with injuries, insurance companies, lawyers, and other parties remembering the chain of events slightly different. [...]
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Regular Or Premium?

Pull up to the pumps at a gas station and you’re usually faced with three options: regular, mid-grade and premium. The grades are often rationalized as “All right,” “Why not do something special for my car?,” and “Wow.” Yet there is more to the choice than just good-better-best. Autos AOL
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Largest Swiss Supermarket Chain to Sell THINK City Electric Cars

Could you imagine running into Costco or Sam’s Club, two of the largest retail warehouses in the U.S., to pick up some groceries, clothing, lawn furniture and…an electric car?   Well that’s exactly what the shoppers in Switzerland get to do!  Migros, the largest supermarket chain in Switzerland, recently announced that it has made a deal [...]
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Human-electric hybrid car expected next year (w/ Video)

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Best Family Cars of 2010

Forget dirty diesels. The Jetta’s direct-injection engine and self-cleaning filter reduce noxious emissions by up to 95 percent. Its turbocharged engine lends extra power while delivering mpg that surpasses most compacts. Premium accoutrements — heated front seats, a touchscreen sound system, three power outlets, and rear heat and A/C vents to keep your kids comfy [...]
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President Barack Obama: Auto industry not just rebounding, but back on track to be world No. 1

President Barack Obama  declared Thursday that the U.S. auto industry is not just rebounding from its problems but on its way to being No. 1 in the world again. mLive
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Cars with the Most Sex Appeal Under 25K

The 2011 Mustang proves a good thing can keep getting better. While the basic shape dates back to 2005—not to mention the 1960s’ original that inspired the retro look—the ’Stang still looks great. Road&Track
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Motoring enthusiast builds 367mph bus

Mr Stender’s creation, which he has dubbed ‘The School Time Jet-Powered School Bus’, also fires out 80 foot flames from the back creating massive clouds of smoke. Mr Stender, 43, said: “I built the bus for two reasons. The first is to entertain people because, come on, it’s a jet bus. Telegraph
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LA Auto Show promises 20+ world debuts

In addition to over 20 world debuts, the show coordinators also said that there will be approximately 20 additional North American debuts as well. This reveal-packed show offers a contrast from last year’s show, where some brands – such as Nissan and Infiniti – didn’t even participate. LeftlaneNews
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Archive Gallery: The Electric Car, 1916-Present

August of 1916 was our first issue to cover a hybrid gasoline-electric automobile. The car combines the “utility of both a gasoline and an electric automobile”. In lieu of pedals, a lever was used to control the throttle. The result was a dual-passenger car that was, even in 1916, marketed for its fuel-efficiency. PopSci
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