Friday, February 22, 2013

The Car Connection - Blogs and News

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Misers' Models: The Ten Cheapest Cars To Own

Posted: 22 Feb 2013 02:49 PM PST

Back in the 1980s, the Yugo GV sold for a base price of just $3,990. Even adjusted for inflation, from 1986 to 2013 (about $8,400 in today's money), that's a steal—and one that did indeed prove irresistible for more than 140,000 thrifty Americans. Yet for the most part, the GV—for 'great value,' ironically—didn't save its buyers...

Uh Oh: First Rise In Auto Loan Delinquencies Since 2009

Posted: 22 Feb 2013 08:33 AM PST

America's economic recovery has been slow but steady. Thanks to improved consumer confidence and slightly looser credit restrictions, individuals and businesses are moving back toward the "old normal". But hold the phone: data from Experian Automotive suggests that we may be returning to the old normal with some some of our old habits intact...

Tesla Stock, Congested Cities, Fisker Lawsuit : Car News Headlines

Posted: 22 Feb 2013 08:00 AM PST

Today at The Car Connection, we tell you about the drop in Tesla’s stock price that followed the release of its 2012 financial report, then name the ten U.S. cities with the worst traffic congestion (surprise: Los Angeles doesn’t top the list). We also give you the low-down on Fisker dropping its lawsuit against insurer XL Insurance...

Discussing Tesla Motors, The Model S, And The New York Times: Google+ Hangout Video

Posted: 22 Feb 2013 05:00 AM PST

We recently circled the wagons and rounded up the team for a riveting discussion regarding Tesla Motors, the recent review of its Model S in The New York Times, and the electric car company's future. The main main focus in the beginning of the chat was a recap of The New York Times' review situation regarding the Model S, and how Tesla Motors...

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