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by Matt on April 28, 2008
© Stoker Studios It's getting close. I'm about 50 or 60 cents away from either another vehicle purchase or to stilling my own bio-diesel in the back yard. It's not just affecting my...
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Jeff has done a magnificent job keeping 4 Drivers Only updated with the latest in the car industry, and we're sad to see him go. He's leaving big shoes to fill, but we're hoping to find...
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by Jeff Bressler on March 13, 2008
We live in great times if you are a frequent traveler and want to ride some cool rental pieces when you are on the road. Avis announced that they are adding the Corvette to the fleet. According to...
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by Jeff Bressler on March 12, 2008
CarMax recently announced the most popular colors in vehicle searches on its Web site for February, and leading the pack is black. More than a third of the searches (36 percent) were for black...
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by Jeff Bressler on March 11, 2008
Bernie Ecclestone seems to be losing his mind. The F-1 chieftain says he is hopeful that the next manufacturer to enter F1 is Korean. Isn't Japan's Toyota bad enough? Six European and...
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by Jeff Bressler on March 10, 2008
Ecomotion is not a typical car dealership, reports the New York Times. First, there is the coffee shop just inside the front door. Second, the cars in the showroom are small and shaped a little...
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by Jeff Bressler on March 10, 2008
I always wondered what the attraction was for Tata to expand their horizons by negotiating with Ford for Land Rover and Jaguar. Now, from a global perspective, the Detroit News is questioning Tata...
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by Jeff Bressler on March 06, 2008
The desire to purchase a new car or truck is great and so is the need to get the monthly payment down to a manageable level. Are ultra-long-term car loans a disaster in the waiting? In an article...
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by Jeff Bressler on March 06, 2008
Consumer Reports annual list of the 11 worst cars in America is out. Automotive analysts for the magazine took a look at more than 260 vehicles in this year's evaluation and once again SUVs made...
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by Jeff Bressler on March 05, 2008
Forget about a good segment of globalization progress in the automotive industry in North America and Mexico if the Clinton, Obama duo have their way. The Democratic presidential rivals are seeking...
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by Jeff Bressler on March 04, 2008
While several carmakers spent their time in the Geneva spotlight to introduce their latest new models, proceedings were dominated by eco-friendly concepts, models and attitudes. AP is reporting from...
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by Jeff Bressler on March 04, 2008
Think you're fed up with the current price of gas? This might be gasoline nirvana compared to this coming spring according to the AAA. Triple A is saying that warmer weather traditional brings...
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by Jeff Bressler on March 04, 2008
Consumer Reports just released their top picks for Best Used Vehicles. The magazine found 30 vehicles that can be purchased by consumers on a budget, including 1998 Acura CL and the 1999 Buick...
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by Jeff Bressler on March 02, 2008
How much is that new car really going to cost you? It's not just the sticker price, or the deal you negotiate. There's gasoline, maintenance, and repairs, plus sales tax, interest, and...
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by Jeff Bressler on March 01, 2008
Somehow I would rather have cheaper milk then exploding fuel. Just me I guess. Today there is word that the transportation of cow killer E-85 ethanol poses a real danger. It turns out that ethanol...
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by Jeff Bressler on March 01, 2008
I love "top of" anything lists. Consumer Reports just came out with an interesting list of "top picks that looks at everything from green to fun to drive. The Toyota Prius won Consumer...
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by Jeff Bressler on February 29, 2008
If you think only political prisoners are keep locked in cages in China, think again. A Mr. Zhang, of Jilin City, has built an iron cage for his VW Jetta in an effort to stop thieves from stealing...
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by Jeff Bressler on February 29, 2008
Many States are starting to play hardball when it comes to exposing drivers who have chronic DUI records. Maryland is the latest State to contemplate the use of special "vanity" plates to...
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by Jeff Bressler on February 29, 2008
What's lower than selling fake Rolex's on a city street? How about selling cheap replica Ferrari's. Italian financial police have busted a ring of counterfeiters who built fake Ferraris...
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by Jeff Bressler on February 28, 2008
Diesel engines can run on just about anything, including used cooking oil. Just ask ole Willie Nelson and his bio Willie deal. As a result, an entire industry is emerging to provide brave...
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by Jeff Bressler on February 28, 2008
A few days ago I posted a list of the meanest vehicles for the environment. Leading the hit parade was the VW Touareg. Today, a kinder, gentler list as I reveal the greenest of the green via results...
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by Jeff Bressler on February 27, 2008
The New York Times announced the winner of their Collectible Car of the Year Award. The paper held a contest that resulted in 558 readers cars entered. The paper asked Automobile magazine to choose...
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by Jeff Bressler on February 27, 2008
Before announcing the All Galactic Car of the Millennium Awards there is the lowly presentation of the World Car of the Year. Only kidding! I needed that lead- in to make the World Car title sound...
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