Archive for the ‘Cars’ Category
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Arson isn’t the answer
Not that you would do this, dear readers, but the Maryland Insurance Administration wants you to know that setting your car on fire for the insurance money isn’t the answer to getting out of auto debt.
We are apparently in the tail end of “National Arson Week,” and MIA Commissioner Ralph S. Tyler says burning up [...] -
Debate over Cash for Clunkers
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association wants you to know that a program known as “Cash for Clunkers” being considered for the president’s economic stimulus package “is really a wolf in sheep’s clothing.”
The program would allow owners of sports utility vehicles to trade them in for federally-funded vouchers (up to $4,500, depending on the year the [...] -
Zipping around
Goucher College has teamed up with Zipcars to offer students and others on the college’s Baltimore campus round-the-clock access to two Honda Civic Hybrids.
As a recent Goucher grad, I was proud to see the school continue on the road to going green. When I was a student, our environment group installed a solar panel [...] -
Curious about the “Car of Tomorrow”?
For those of you interested in taking a look at one of the many possible cars of tomorrow, you’ll have your chance at tonight’s Baltimore the Region networking reception.
In addition to the schmoozing that usually accompanies such events, there will be a sneak peek of the GM Escalade Hybrid, and even the chance to ride [...] -
What’s the biggest threat to your safety on the road?
Have a concern about driving safety in your neighborhood?
If so, the University of Maryland has set up a free, web-based anonymous survey that lets Marylanders highlight what concerns them the most about traffic safety in the state (i.e. speeding, drunk driving, and cell phone usage).
The survey, which more than 4,100 people filled out last year, [...] -
Celebrate Earth Day at an auto dealer?
What do you get when you cross Al Gore with oil changes and tire rotations? That’s right, Earth Day at an auto mall!
Apparently, Fitzgerald Auto Malls have gone “green” crazy. There’ll be lots going on there during the eco-friendly week of April 14-19, including an energy-efficient auto show, energy-saving products mini expo, Healthy Food Day, [...] -
Chrysler: “Don’t write off minivans”
On its media blog this week, beleaguered carmaker Chrysler points out that the once ubiquitous transport of choice for soccer moms and dads everywhere, the minivan, might not be a very sleek or sexy choice compared to other offerings, but it is still a “big hit” with consumers.
So what if minivan sales are down 18 [...] -
What, no Ford Ranchero?
In case you missed it, Hagerty Insurance Agency (a Michigan vintage automotive insurance company) released the results of a survey highlighting the top 10 most “questionable” car designs.
Its customers were apparently none too fond of the now-defunct AMC stable of vehicles, which had three vehicles on the list.
Chevys were well represented as well, with the [...]
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To buy, or not to buy?
As problems with the housing markets persist and credit standards tighten, automobile showrooms are starting to feel the crunch.
Tom Markides, owner of Prestige Imports in Randallstown, said in a story in Thursday’s Daily Record that his dealership, which sells higher-end used cars such as Lexus and Mercedes, has always had a good mix of customers [...] -
Have I got a deal for you!
For the first time since 1981, I bought a new car that wasn’t a Chrysler.
And, for the first time since 1981, I bought a new car from someone who wasn’t named Uncle Len.
My mother-in-law’s family has had Chrysler dealerships around Philadelphia almost since there have been Chrysler dealerships outside of Philadelphia. For 25 years, buying [...]