<![CDATA[Automotive - Yahoo! Voices]]> en-us Copyright 2012 voices.yahoo.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:59:38 EDT http://l.yimg.com/ck/siteimg/PP-voices.jpg http://voices.yahoo.com/ Voices <![CDATA[Toyota Announces New U.S. Jobs at Chicago Auto Show]]> Toyota is set to create 400 new jobs at their Princeton Plant in the U.S. by moving a $400M operation from Japan.

Contributor: Tony Hamby
Published: Feb 10, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/toyota-announces-us-jobs-chicago-auto-show-10942636.html <![CDATA[5 Used Cars You Should Avoid Buying]]> Are you in the market for a used car? There are a number of used cars consumers should avoid. Some are widow-makers, while others are too expensive to insure -- when compared to similar models. So which are the five used cars you should not buy?

Contributor: Sylvia Cochran
Published: Jan 20, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/5-used-cars-avoid-buying-10853293.html <![CDATA[Sure Bets at the Classic Car Show and Auction in Atlantic City]]> The Atlantic City Classic Car Show and Auction rolls onto the Boardwalk on February 24, 2012. Running for three days, this indoor auction will be held at the Atlantic City Convention Center, where more than 1000 cars will be sold to the highest bidder.

Contributor: DM Reesling
Published: Feb 07, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/sure-bets-classic-car-show-auction-atlantic-10932797.html <![CDATA[2012 Philadelphia International Auto Show: A Budget-Conscious Consumer's Comparison]]> A look at the latest affordable car models at the 2012 Philadelphia International Auto Show.

Contributor: Tara M. Clapper
Published: Feb 07, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/2012-philadelphia-international-auto-show-budget-10933206.html <![CDATA[States Consider New Fees for Driving Electric Cars]]> State governments are considering fees for drivers of electric cars as a way to replace gasoline taxes to fund road construction and repair

Contributor: Rick Blaine
Published: Feb 07, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/states-consider-fees-driving-electric-cars-10931925.html <![CDATA[What Price is Too High for a Used Car?]]> Used car prices have risen steadily in recent years, but are they worth it?

Contributor: Don Kress
Published: Feb 02, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/what-price-too-high-used-car-10918173.html <![CDATA[The 3 Hottest Concept Cars of 2012]]> Every year in January automakers show up with next year’s production models, as well as concept cars that we may or may not see in production. These concept cars may have you putting off your next auto purchase until they hit production lines.

Contributor: Adam Justice
Published: Feb 02, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-3-hottest-concept-cars-2012-10912961.html <![CDATA[What Does it Cost to Own a 2012 Luxury SUV?]]> With mechanical improvements over the past decade, sport utility vehicles have become safer and more luxurious. So what does it cost to own a 2012 model year luxury SUV?

Contributor: Sylvia Cochran
Published: Jan 24, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/what-does-cost-own-2012-luxury-suv-10875359.html <![CDATA[Honda Fit Plug-in Electric Car Hits the Streets]]> The new Honda Fit plug-in electric vehicle has hit the market, just as big questions about the sustainability of eco-friendly electric car sales are being asked

Contributor: Rick Blaine
Published: Jan 27, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/honda-fit-plug-electric-car-hits-streets-10888761.html <![CDATA[Are Biodegradeable Cars in Our Future?]]> Recycled car parts are no myth, but a fully recyclable car? What may seem the stuff of science fiction may not be so far off as expected.

Contributor: Don Kress
Published: Jan 24, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/are-biodegradeable-cars-our-future-10873671.html <![CDATA[My Road Test of the 2012 Hyundai Tucson GLS]]> A road Test of the new 2012 Hyundai Tucson, the sporty and small crossover SUV with AWD and a six-speed automatic transmission.

Contributor: Georg Monssen
Published: Jan 27, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/my-road-test-2012-hyundai-tucson-gls-10884251.html <![CDATA[How I Saved $4,500 Buying My New Car]]> Time, incentives and determination got me the deal I thought I could not afford.

Contributor: Ute Hagen
Published: Jan 23, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-saved-4500-buying-car-10866605.html <![CDATA[Collector Car Auctions Accelerate Into 2012]]> The 2012 car auction season kicks off the last two weeks of January in Scottsdale, AZ and Kissimmee, FL. This is just the beginning of a year chalked full of exciting events for buyers, sellers and spectators.

Contributor: DM Reesling
Published: Jan 13, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/collector-car-auctions-accelerate-into-2012-10829287.html <![CDATA[4 Expensive New Car Depreciation Facts You Should Know Today]]> Is new car depreciation really as high as 50 percent when leaving the dealership’s lot? Although clearly hyperbole, buying a new car comes with a staggering drop in car value -- within a short period of time. What four facts should you know today?

Contributor: Sylvia Cochran
Published: Jan 13, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/4-expensive-car-depreciation-facts-should-10828529.html <![CDATA[3 Great Car Museums in the U.S]]> Just as foodies may plan their travels around visiting a certain restaurant or winery, car-lovers like me try to plan our travels so we might visit a car museum or auto collection. Here are three great car museums here in the United States.

Contributor: Freddy Sherman
Published: Jan 10, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/3-great-car-museums-us-10806803.html <![CDATA[Will Total Recall Short-circuit the Chevy Volt?]]> Every Chevrolet Volt plug-in electric vehicle is being recalled to fix potential fire hazards. Will the move have an effect on the struggling electric car industry?

Contributor: Rick Blaine
Published: Jan 09, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/will-total-recall-short-circuit-chevy-volt-10797905.html <![CDATA[Could You Be a Victim of Identity Theft While Shopping for a New Car?]]> Potential identity theft issues abound, but do you take care of your information when you visit a car dealership?

Contributor: Don Kress
Published: Dec 08, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/could-victim-identity-theft-while-shopping-10602097.html <![CDATA[Should You Give Car Lease Swapping a Try?]]> A lease swap lets you get out of your long or short term car lease. It paves the way for taking advantage of other car lease deals or simply walking away from the automobile. Is it legit? Should you try lease swapping today? What are some hidden dangers?

Contributor: Sylvia Cochran
Published: Jan 05, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/car-lease-swapping-grows-popularity-you-10756045.html <![CDATA[Tips for Preventing Rust on Your Car in the Winter]]> Tips for preventing rust on cars that forms due to exposure to road salt.

Contributor: Don Kress
Published: Dec 13, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/tips-preventing-rust-car-winter-10665971.html <![CDATA[GM to Increase Fuel Efficiency of Cars and Trucks with Carbon Fiber]]> High performance race cars have been built using carbon fiber for years. That's great for race car drivers, but what if your own car could be built from carbon fiber?

Contributor: Tony Hamby
Published: Jan 05, 2012

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