Automotive

Electric Cars and the Debate Over the Gas Tax

Thumbnail image for Electric Cars and the Debate Over the Gas Tax by Guest Post April 26, 2012

Electric car technology has increasingly become a more viable option for manufacturers and car buyers in recent years. Because the technology is still new and cars are expensive, many are hesitant to shell out for an all-electric vehicle. Although many drivers believe this to be the exciting wave of the future, the development of the [...]

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How to Improve Gas Mileage & Fight High Prices

Thumbnail image for How to Improve Gas Mileage & Fight High Prices by Guest Post March 30, 2012

As the weather warms and we approach the summer season, we’re already seeing gas prices start to rise even earlier than they usually do. With summer on its way and global politics wreaking havoc with gas prices, it’s essential for drivers on a budget to do everything they can to keep their gas costs down [...]

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Why Buying a Used Car is Smarter Than Ever

Thumbnail image for Why Buying a Used Car is Smarter Than Ever by Kasey Steinbrinck February 28, 2012

New vehicles start depreciating in value as soon as you drive them off the lot. That’s always been one of the biggest arguments for purchasing a used car instead of a brand new one. But then there is also the fear that your “pre-owned” vehicle was previously owned by a complete idiot who didn’t take [...]

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Set Yourself Up for Hassle-free Winter Driving

Thumbnail image for Set Yourself Up for Hassle-free Winter Driving by Janice Conard December 29, 2011

Here in northeastern Wisconsin, we know all about the hazards of winter driving. In these parts, “donuts” and “cheerios” don’t refer to breakfast foods. Rather, they describe the circular path your car takes when it spins out of control on ice or snow. (Whether a driver initiates the maneuver on purpose or by accident is [...]

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Santa’s Favorite Car-Buying Tip

Thumbnail image for Santa’s Favorite Car-Buying Tip by Janice Conard December 22, 2011

So you’re ready for a new car and you’ve decided to buy rather than lease. It’s a good choice, especially if you find a car you love that you’ll want to keep for years. Today you’re in luck, because Santa has a favorite strategy for getting you into that new ride for the lowest possible [...]

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Don’t Get Fleeced By a New Car Lease

Thumbnail image for Don’t Get Fleeced By a New Car Lease by Janice Conard December 13, 2011

When I was fresh out of college and needed to upgrade my transportation from two wheels to four, I caught a bad case of “new car fever.” The financial climate was very different in 1991 and the best deal I could find was 7-percent APR over four years. I was offered a slightly lower rate [...]

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