How to Prepare your Car for Shipment

How to Prepare your Car for Shipment

Have you ever wanted to get your car from one city to another without having to drive it yourself?Auto shipping can be the perfect solution for transporting your vehicle.Whether you’re relocating,selling a car,or just wanting to save time and money,auto shipping offers plenty of benefits.We recommend always getting multiple quotes to find the best Auto Transport Company for you.

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Best Rated Compact Car from Mazda Experiences Low Sales

Best Rated Compact Car from Mazda Experiences Low Sales

The Mazda3 is one of the best rated compact cars in the market presently,yet it ranks well behind most major rivals in terms of actual sales.Auto critics have lavished praise on the Mazda3 ever since Mazda Motors rolled out the car in North America last October.The car is a completely redesigned version of its predecessor and has won high acclaim for its slick technology and fuel efficiency.Some have even suggested that Mazda drew its inspiration for the car from the Porsche 911.

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Toyota Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Expected to Launch in 2015

Toyota Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Expected to Launch in 2015

Japanese carmaker Toyota will introduce its first hydrogen-powered car in the United States in 2015,one full year earlier than the company had projected just a few weeks ago.The Toyota hydrogen car,dubbed FCV for now,will hit the California market first before being rolled out to the rest of the country.Toyota senior vice president Bob Carter announced the company’s revised plans at the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas in early January.

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Crash Test Results for New Cars More Stringent, Few Pass

Crash Test Results for New Cars More Stringent,Few Pass

New cars in the market currently do not have the safety features required to earn the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety’s highest crash test ratings.While a handful of manufacturers,have made some strides in better protecting their vehicles in crashes,most other major manufactures,including General Motors and Ford,are lagging behind,according to the Insurance Institute.In recent crash tests,only 22 current models managed to get the institute’s coveted “Top Safety Pick”rating.

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Ford Lifts the Curtain on 2015 Mustang Redesign

Ford Lifts the Curtain on 2015 Mustang Redesign

Ford is taking its Mustang brand global with the release of the 2015 edition of the iconic vehicle.The Detroit automaker unveiled the freshly redesigned 2015 Ford Mustang at a glitzy event in New York that also marked the 50th anniversary of the vehicle’s initial launch back at the 1964 World Fair.The company held similar rollouts in Shanghai,Sydney and Barcelona as part of an unfolding effort to market the brand on a global scale.

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Indian Motorcycles Return as Polaris Seeks to Revitalize Brand

Indian Motorcycles Return as Polaris Seeks to Revitalize Brand

Minnesota-based Polaris Industries has delivered on its promise to bring the historic Indian motorcycle brand back to life again.The company,better known for its range of snowmobiles and off-road vehicles,is hoping to reignite its position in the motorcycle market with three new Indian motorcycles.The company’s new Indian Chief Vintage,Indian Chief Classic and Indian Chieftain motorcycles were released in November,less than three years after Polaris promised to bring them to market.

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Redesigned 2014 Kia Soul Ups the Ante for Carmaker

Redesigned 2014 Kia Soul Ups the Ante for Carmaker

Despite its boxy shape and its odd breadbox-like profile,the Kia Soul has always been popular with young,budget-conscious shoppers ever since the car was first introduced in 2009.The Soul has been such a hit with this demographic that it is Kia’s second largest seller behind the Kia Optima sedan.Rivals like Toyota and Nissan have tried to emulate the car’s success with models like the Scion xB and the Cube,respectively.

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Hyundai Builds Zombie Proof Car in New Ad

Hyundai Builds Zombie Proof Car in New Ad

In keeping with the spirit of Halloween and the recent launch of The Walking Dead season four,carmaker Hyundai has rolled out what it calls the ultimate Zombie Survival Machine.The one-off Hyundai zombie proof car is a modified version of the company’s Santa Fe crossover SUV and was designed by a fan at the recently concluded Comic-Con trade show in New York.

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2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA: An Affordable Entry Level Luxury Car

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA:An Affordable Entry Level Luxury Car

The 2014 Mercedes Benz CLA is the German automaker’s first real foray into the entry level luxury cars market and early reviews of the vehicle have been very positive.With a starting price tag of just over $31,000,the CLA is positioned alongside mainstream cars such as a well-equipped Honda Accord or a Toyota Camry.The car is smaller,lighter and less expensive than the Mercedes Benz C-Class,the company’s entry level offering for about two decades.

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Laws for Back-Up Cameras Delayed

Laws for Back-Up Cameras Delayed

Safety advocates and two parents who accidentally backed over their children want the U.S.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to issue a writ forcing the Department of Transportation(DOT)to implement a vehicle safety law that was passed years ago.

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The Best Full-Size Trucks in 2013

The Best Full-Size Trucks in 2013

In a rare accolade for U.S.automakers,Consumer Reports magazine has named two American brands as its top choices for the best full size trucks of 2013.The Chevrolet Silverado from General Motors won top spot in the organization’s coveted list of large trucks,followed closely by the Ram 150 from Chrysler.Both trucks received high praise from the publication for their overall performance,quality,fuel-efficiency and comfort.

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