Virginians Oppose Hybrid Vehicle Tax.
Due to issues with bad traffic, the state of Virginia intends to impose a special tax on owners of Hybrid Vehicles. The tax would decrease the high tax on gasoline considerably, in favor of a flat...
View ArticleAuto Dealers Receive Warning about Discrimination
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently gave out a warning to auto lenders about illegal discrimination, due to the fact that black and Hispanic borrowers were illegally being charged more...
View ArticleVirginia Credit Union Auto Loans: 1.99% APR for 63 Months!
Currently, Virginia Credit Union is offering auto loans at rates as low as 1.99% APR for members with approved credit. These loans can be for a new or used vehicle, and the term of the loan can be up...
View Article26% of Consumers in FTC Study Discover Credit Reporting Errors
A recent FTC study shows the relationship between errors on credit reports and potential consequences for consumers and businesses. Consumers may be charged higher rates for credit whereas businesses...
View ArticleCar Show 9/7/13: Shipyard Show ‘n Shine
If you live in the Norfolk area, you might want to check out the 5th Annual Shipyard Show ‘n Shine, put on by ship-repair employees of BAE Systems. It’s the only car show in Shipyard, and it will play...
View ArticleFord’s 2Q on Fire, Takes in $1.2B on the Back of Robust Sales in China, US
Ford Motor Co. beat second-quarter earning projections by earning $1.2 billion worldwide thanks to surging vehicles sales in China and Ram-tough pickup truck sales in America. Industry-wide sales of...
View ArticleLimited Production Run For 261MPG Volkswagen XL1
Want to get behind the wheel of the new Volkswagen XL1? You’ll have to get in line. There are currently plans for a limited production run of only 250 units. This diesel-sipping car will net you a...
View ArticleStudy: Driving While Sick is Like Driving after 4 Whiskeys!
In an astonishing remark by police officer Steve Rounds, he warns that drivers getting behind the wheel while suffering from a heavy cold could be prosecuted. The reasoning behind this statement is...
View ArticleA Wave of Airbag Thefts Hitting the Streets
Airbags: The New Car Stereos? In the old days, it seemed vehicle break-ins, if criminal and frustrating, were at least understandable. The thieves were breaking into your vehicle to steal it, or...
View ArticleBenefits of Learning Simple Car Repairs
Take your car to any automobile mechanic and be prepared to take a second mortgage out on your home. Car repairs are expensive. Once you have secured your finances and got yourself that car that you...
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