The current economic crisis may prove to be the death of some carmakers and the resurrection of others. From 1999 to 2003, Ford owned a little Norwegian car maker, Think, that produced electric cars. After an investment of about $100 million and the sale of a whopping 400 units, Ford pulled out and sold the [...]
As the 2009 Detroit Auto Show kicked off on Sunday, January 11, the Hyundai Genesis picked up top honors as Car of the Year with the Ford F-150 being named Truck of the Year. Eligibility hinged on a complete re-design or substantial degree of change to the model customers could buy in 2008. Fifty journalists [...]
Okay, let’s be honest, we all have too many credit cards. I know I do and I know I struggle to keep a handle on the balances. My Depression-raised late father would not be pleased. That’s why I’m not sure Toyota Financial’s launch of a Toyta-branded credit card is that great an idea — even [...]
A few little tidbits for your consideration . . .
Smart ForTwo
The insurance industry is regarding the Smart car as small, but safe although — as only insurance agents can do — the pros are quick to point out that smaller vehicles are riskier than big ones.
Uh, duh?
Hummer vs. Semi
ForTwo vs. Semi
You do the math.
Ford [...]
When I was a kid my Dad drove an old 1950s vintage Ford pick-up we called the Old Green Goose. I absolutely loved that thing and remain a truck adherent in my heart although right now I drive a mini-van to meet the needs of my handicapped housemate. That vehicle, sporting less than 20,000 miles [...]
