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For SUVs, the Bad News Only Gets Worse
Everyone knows SUVs are in trouble because of high gas prices, but this recent trend also impacts the rate at which they’ll depreciate. This most affects leased vehicles coming back to dealers after the terms expire. Some 800,000 trucks and…

The $100,000 Corvette
No, Jay Leno did not modify this Corvette to get the price over $100,000. This is a factory-made ? though in small numbers; only 2,000 are expected to be built ? 2009 Corvette ZR-1 that was introduced at the 2008…

Gas Drops Two Days in a Row, Still Over $4
You know gas prices are a major news story when major media starts reporting on two continuous days of dropping gas prices. In the past two days, gas has dropped nationally from $4.080 to $4.078 yesterday, down to $4.075 today….

New York City Becomes Car-Free Zone for Three Days
For three consecutive Saturdays this August, New York City’s famous Park Avenue thoroughfare will close to all cars, trucks and other motorized transportation. The brainchild of Mayor Michael Bloomberg, “Summer Streets” will transform the streets into an open park featuring…

Question of the Day: Is There a List of New Cars That Have an Electronic Stability System?
In less than four years, every car on the market will come equipped with electronic stability control standard, but until the government mandate kicks in there are certain lists you can consult to find out if the vehicle you’re looking…

Today on MotherProof: Gas Prices Deny Dreams of a Nanny
Many parents know this feeling: If you just had one extra person taking on some of the workload, things would be so much easier. Kristin Varela feels this way, too, which is why she so desperately wanted the helping hand…