XM Radio Aftermarket Car Accessories Become Cheaper

GM car manufacturers are lowering the price of factory installed XM Satellite Radio in all of their 2007 new cars. The XM aftermarket car accessories were previously priced at $325 but GM has decided to reduce the price to $199.

The XM units have been very popular in GM's cars so far. Over 90% of GM's 2006 and 2007 vehicles have the XM system installed as either a standard or optional feature.

Satellite Radio technology has really taken off in the past few years. It is likely that more and more vehicles will become factory equipped with the technology as it becomes more affordable.

Read more in "GM's XM Satellite Radio Option Now $199."

High Gas Prices Could Help You Get Inexpensive Car Insurance

If you are one of the many American drivers who have reduced the amount of miles you are driving in response to high gas prices, there may be a new way to get inexpensive car insurance.

According to a study recently conducted by the Consumer Federation of America people who report fewer yearly miles to their insurance company can save an average of 5 to 10% on their car insurance rates.

If your have recently reduced the amount of time you spend behind the wheel, even by as little as 25 miles per month, be sure to contact your insurance company and ask if you can receive any reductions.

Read more in "Higher Gas Prices Could Mean Lower Auto Insurance Rates."

Bad Credit Auto Loans-A Few Simple Tips

Anyone who has ever attempted to obtain bad credit auto loans knows the associated difficulty. But there are a few simple strategies you can follow to obtain a bad credit car loan.

The first, and most obvious, strategy is to work to improve your credit score. One of the best ways to quickly improve your credit is to apply for a secured credit card and to be sure to stay up on your payments.

Another strategy that many people forget to consider is purchasing your car with a large down payment. If you can put together a sizeable down payment the auto loan company will be much more likely to grant you reasonable financing.

Be sure to check out the auto loan quote section of our website to begin your hunt for the best financing.

Read more tips in "Car Loans After Bankruptcy - Applying For A Bad Credit Car Loan."

Gas Prices Down After Record High

Gas prices reached an all time high last week after the closing of an Alaskan pipeline and the terrorist threats in the UK disrupted the supply.

Last weeks highest average price was around $3.03 a gallon but, over the weekend prices seemed to stabilize and then began to fall.  According to AAA's website FuelGageReport.com the average price on Wednesday was $2.98.  This fall in price has been quite a relief for those trying to save money on gas.

Hopefully these lower prices will continue as millions of Americans begin to face the daily commute to and from school in the fall.

Read more in "Gasoline, Crude Oil Prices Drop."

Alternative Fuel And Electric-Gas Hybrid Cars Set To Race Around The World

It has recently been decided that 2008 will see the "Great Race World, New York To Paris". The race is scheduled to begin in New York on Feb. 12th, 2008 and finish 80 days later in Paris. The event will put to the test many of the new electric-gas hybrid cars currently on the market as well as cutting edge alternative fuel and hybrid technology.

Almost anyone can enter the event. Many private teams, engineering firms and educational clubs are already signed up to compete. You can read about the race registration requirements and fees at www.greatrace.com

NYPD Boost Muscle Car Sales

The New York City Police Department has recently decided to boost American muscle car sales and the power of their fleet by adding 15 powerful and new 2006 Dodge Chargers.

The Charger is a classic American ca. The NYPD's new cars will easily outperform the other cars in the fleet. The new Charger tops out at around 150mph. It can brake over a shorter distance, handles better, accelerates from 0 to 60 in only 6.5 seconds and it gets better gas mileage than most of the current fleet.

You may not even mind being pulled over by one of these flashy new police muscle cars.

Daimler-Chrysler Car Sales Plan To Buy McLaren?

Rumors have recently been circulating that Daimler-Chrysler has been considering buying out car maker McLaren F1 and Automotive.

Daimler-Chrysler currently owns a 40% minority of McLaren's stock. In order to become the owners of the company they will have to purchase shares from the other two major investors the managing director, Ron Dennis and a Saudi investor, Mansour Ojjeh.

This move could make sense for Daimler-Chrysler because of the fact that McLaren is the company's Formula One team.

Import Car Dealers Have Highest Customer Satisfaction; Domestics Catching Up

The University of Michigan recently released their annual American Customer Satisfaction Index. The index rates all American car sales companies on a scale of 0-100 for their reported customer satisfaction.

Toyota received the highest score for the second year in a row with a score of 87. The industry average is at an all time high of 81. Many domestic companies were able to close the gap with the foreign autos. Buick tied for second place with Honda and Lexus with 86 points. Chevrolet finished mid-pack with 81 and Ford tied last place with Jeep and Kia with 77.

Read more in "US Cars Gain In Customer Satisfaction."

New Way To Get Cheap Car Insurance For Young Driver

Anyone who has a teenage or young driver knows the sky-high rates that most young drivers must pay. But many car insurance companies are now exploring new ways to help provide cheap car insurance for young driver clients.

Some car insurance companies are offering up to 40% off of your young driver's car insurance rate if the driver agrees to stay off of the road between the hours of 11:00pm and 6:00am.

This may seem like a harsh restriction, but considering how many young drivers have accidents between these hours and the amount of money you can save with this deal, you may want to consider this option.

Contact your insurance company and ask about this deal.

Read more in "More Than Car Insurance Drive Time Aims To Young Driver Death Toll."

GM, Daimler-Chrysler and BMW Invest $1-Billion In New Hybrid Technology

General Motors, Daimler-Chrysler and BMW are teaming up to develop the next generation of electric-gas hybrid cars. The three car makers have put together a team of about 500 auto engineers who have been working together for the past 18 months developing the future of hybrid technology. The three companies hope that the new technology will propel them past Toyota as the leaders in hybrid cars.

The new hybrid system is being called "dual-mode hybrid technology". It allows the hybrid engine to supply far greater power and performance by incorporating a newly designed transmission as well as a fuel-optimization computer that allows the hybrid system to operate much more efficiently.

The participating car companies plan to begin incorporating this new technology into their 2008 model cars.

Read mode about the new technology in "Car Giants To Invest $1 Billion In Hybrid Cars."