Archive for January, 2010

Consumers rank best, worst auto brands

Despite experiencing one of the most turbulent years ever in the automotive market, Chevrolet, Ford, and Subaru have benefited from a dramatic increase in overall brand perception among car owners. According to Consumer Reports 2010 Car Brand Perception Survey, all three saw at least a 30-point increase in their overall perception scores over last year’s [...]

Eight Costliest Car Buying Mistakes

Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned pro, you should never buy a car on impulse. The buying process takes time, research, careful thought and even some strategy.
Truth be told, it can be overwhelming. In addition to finding the best car for the right price, you have to navigate through confusing payment options [...]

What Not To Say When Buying A Car

It’s easy to get excited by a new car, like the $90,000 Porsche 911 Carrera S. It has a six-cylinder, 385-horsepower engine that gets to 60 miles an hour in 4.5 seconds, and it tops out at 188 mph.
But if you want a chance at getting a good deal on one of the 2010 models, [...]