It’s a wonderful Christmas morning. The tree is still beautiful, even with torn wrapping paper and opened boxes scattered amidst some still-unwrapped presents intended for friends who haven’t yet arrived. As things settled
Ford Dealership becomes Sorority Headquarters in Detroit
The Detroit Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority has a new headquarters building with lots of parking. Heck, they can even work on their cars in the garage. That's because they bought
Cars the Stars Drive
Just out of curiosity, just what are the cars that stars are driving? Well, we did some digging and although most stars own more than one car, this is what we came up
US Rep Mike Turner Tries to Help
We live is some tough times. And some politicians aren't helping any. US Rep. Mike Turner, however, isn't one of those.Too many policitians vote by party label first and people's needs second. That
Car & Driver's 10 Best Cars for 2010
The list is out.Every year, Car & Driver magazine announces its 10 best cars of the new model year and the list is out and once again US car companies only managed to
China Buying Saab from GM ?
Auto News magazine's European publication is reporting that GM is talking to a Chinese company, Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corp., BAIC, about buying chunks of the Saab business. BAIC is China's fifth largest
Saab Sale Dies, and Saab With it
GM received word today that the only buyer for the Saab brand has backed out. It looks like the Saab sale will die and Saab with it.GM had notified the Saab dealers that
The best of times, the worst of times
Think you live in the state with the worst economy? Think again.Everyone seems to know that California is in the biggest economic trouble, with an economy in the dumpster, high unemployment, and no
Rusty Toyota's Being Investigated
Federal safety officials have told Toyota to cough up more info on the rusted frame problems in the 2000 Toyota Tundra truck and the 2001 Toyota Tundra pickup truck.Early stages of the federal
$430.32 for an Rv?
It’s been over four years and the most expensive Rv albatross in US history is still around the federal government’s neck. Katrina was a disaster in far more than one way. What it
Electric Cars For a Reason
The car makers are all abuzz about electric cars. Seems like everyone is trying to build one faster than the others are (or better than the others are planning to do). But the
Top 10 Consumer Complaints
Every year the state Attorney Generals run their numbers to see what scams and rip off artists consumers are complaining about the most. This year they all got together and totalled the numbers
Is it identity theft or is it bank robbery --- and whose fault is it?
We've talked before about identity theft and its dangers and lots of people have. There's even a terrific British Youtube about it and the puzzling question of whether it is really identity theft
Formaldehyde in the Fall, on sale now
Hurricane Katrina was a disaster for Mississippi and thousands are still affected, with populations shifted and the landscape scarred still. One thing it made the public more aware of, however, was not in
Massive Toyota - Lexus Floor Mat Recall
Editor's Note: because of the dangerous and massive nature of the floor mat recall announced by Toyota yesterday, we are reprinting this article here to give it wide circulation.Massive Toyota Floor Mat Recall
Wizard of Oz Returns to Movie Screens One Night Only
This coming Wednesday, the classic Wizard of Oz Judy Garland film returns to the big screen for one night only. It's a digital remastering of the original film that restores it to all
Tesla's Roadster Compared to Han Solo's Millennium Falcon
The Tesla Roadster is here. And is it ever unique.Electric power that is virtually unheard of, both in its pickup and its range. Deemed quirky by some because of its odd fit and
Toyota Hid Evidence About Liability, Their ExLawyer Says
A lawyer who worked for Toyota says the manufacturer hid and destroyed evidence about accidents involving their vehicles from the courts, federal investigators and lawyers representing victims in lawsuits against the company.Automotive News
Is it Identity Theft or a Bank Robbery?
Okay, so you get a call from the bank saying your identity was stolen and they took the money out of your account. Is it identity theft, or is it really just a
The Cash for Clunkers Car Dealer Rip Off
Some car dealers are having consumers sign "waiver" forms that say if their trade in doesn't get "approved" for the Cash for Clunkers program, then the consumer will pay the dealer the difference.
The Rip Off Introductory Rate Scam
We've come across a Rip off Introductory Rate Scam that we are seeing several motorcycle dealerships using. Since several dealers are doing the same thing in different areas, the source of the problem
What cars have the best resale values?
A good way to realize that the conomy is rebounding is when you start seeing more positive articles about car ownership again. Let's face it. Car sales are a major driving force in
Is arbitration fair? Can I sue NAF? Is arbitration a ripoff?
We've talked before about how forced arbitration sucks and now it appears that maybe, but only maybe, someone is doing something about it.The Center for Responsible Lending is reporting that Minnesota's attorney general
Is Arbitration Fair? Proof that Arbitration is Unfair
The Minnesota Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against one of the big private arbitration companies, the National Arbitration Forum (NAF), alleging their arbitration process is rigged in favor of big businesses who
Madoff Gets 150 Yrs of Justice
Bernard Madoff, who ruined the lives of several thousands of consumer victims from all walks of life, will be spending the rest of his life in jail.At his sentencing hearing on Monday morning
New GM Promises to Honor Warranties
Good news for owners of GM cars and trucks --- reports are that the "new" GM which comes out of bankruptcy will honor the "old" GM's warranty on the millions of cars and
Is Fraud Increasing?
The answer is yes according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). And, worse yet, it is expected to continue in the near future as the rescession takes its toll on jobs
Penske Buys Saturn
The Penske Auto Group has inked a deal with GM to buy Saturn. Included in the deal will be the brand itself, the parts inventory, and the right to distribute the Saturn vehicle
Now, Let's Turn the Page
With GM having finally filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, maybe the auto industry and our whole economy can finally stop the dreading and nay-saying and move on. It's about time.6,000 GM dealers received
More GM Dealers to Get Chopped
Last month 1,124 GM dealers got their notice that they were being chopped. Now GM has come up with a plan to axe even more.Seems that there are another 450 GM dealers whose
GM Predicted to File Bankruptcy Any Day
As of late afternoon on May 26, 2009, sources involved with the GM restructuring are saying it's all but over with.GM had to get 90% of its bondholders to accept its "debt for
List of Chrysler Dealers Being Chopped
On May 14, 2009 Chrysler notified 789 of its dealers that they were being chopped. That's about 25% of the total Chrysler dealer network. Reports are that the list was created largely with
Big Sam & Boxes on Wheels
There was a time when cars were king. Every model was a wondrous work of art, styling, and powerful engineering. Maybe it was because we were young. Maybe it was because they were
GM Parties on Government Money
Literally weeks before a government deadline to avoid bankruptcy, GM threw a Resort Getaway party for 500 of its biggest customers. Well, it's good to see that last billion dollar bailout is being
Best Buy to Sell Motorcycles
Motorcycles for sale at your local Best Buy? The deal has been inked and they are set to go on sale first in the West Coast's Best Buy stores. It could go national
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