November 2006 - Posts

• What the Boss Drives

  Think everyone in the corner office favors a luxury car? They may be able to afford one but often prefer practicality over performance It should surprise no one that Warren Buffett doesn't spend a lot of time worrying about what he drives. Last month Read More... Posted Thursday, November 30, 2006 11:56 PM by bnicholson | 0 Comments Filed under: luxury cars

• Cooler Weather Chills Sales of Red-Hot GM Roadsters

  Not even the red-hot Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky are immune from the fall and winter downturn in sports car sales. Both roadsters are now readily available at many dealerships -- and at near their sticker price. Back in spring and summer, they were Read More... Posted Monday, November 20, 2006 9:03 PM by bnicholson | 0 Comments Filed under: Saturn, Pontiac, Roadsters

• Best Crash Ratings Among 2007 Cars & Trucks.

  Those who spend any time on the road know that accidents are inevitable. Manufacturers make it a point to prepare their vehicles for the worst by building cars that resist deformation and damage from rolling or collision. Airbags are standard on all new Read More... Posted Sunday, November 19, 2006 9:12 PM by bnicholson | 0 Comments Filed under: SUV, Honda, safe cars, Saturn, Toyota, Hyundai, Crash tests

• The 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche; do you really haul around 7,800 lbs. each day?

  The 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche is exceptional. Among the crew-cab pickups -- those four-door trucks that can carry five or six people -- the new Avalanche stands out for having a full range of features and some clever engineering. But it also falls into Read More... Posted Sunday, November 19, 2006 3:16 PM by bnicholson | 0 Comments Filed under: Avalanche, fuel economy, Chevrolet

• The 2007 Honda CR-V - An SUV Everyone Can Love

  The 2007 Honda CR-V has had a steep road to travel since it came out in late summer 2006. It is not quite an SUV, and it isn’t a status car like the Lexus or Mercedes. Nevertheless, this little crossover doesn't care. Like a tuba player in a Read More... Posted Monday, November 13, 2006 9:10 PM by bnicholson | 0 Comments Filed under: SUV

• Certified Pre-Owned Cars & Trucks - The "New" Used Car

  As a nation, Americans are interested in recycling what they use. There is hardly a street corner around that doesn't have a retail store specializing in selling second-hand merchandise, from sporting goods to clothes to household items. It should Read More... Posted Sunday, November 05, 2006 10:26 PM by bnicholson | 0 Comments Filed under: Certified Pre-Owned, Used Cars & Trucks