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Looking at the Dodge Ram 1500 from afar, you could quite rightly say that it is certainly not a vehicle to be messed with! Perhaps this is fitting then that the term “Ram” is contained within the model name – because it sure looks like it could cause some damage. Put it this way, if there were to be a head on collision, the Dodge Ram 1500 would more than likely come out on top. But it is not just the robustness and sturdiness of the Ram 1500 that is its main offerings; the standard specification is equally impressive. For example some of the features contained include the 5.7 litre V8 engine offering 390 hp, parking sensors, power adjustable pedals, automatic temperature control (dual zone) , 20 inch wheels (chrome), remote start and even an Alpine surround sound system that incorporates a subwoofer! So what about the other trims versions? Well there are an additional 4 trims available (meaning 5 in total); the Sport, TRX, SLT and ST, all of which provide the standard kit as well as individual distinctions. Some of the features include high shoulder bucket seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, fog lamps and tow hooks, power sliding rear window, armrest / business console, chrome grill and a CD / radio with six speakers. So for a vehicle like this, the new and used Dodge Ram 1500 has a lot to offer; both on the outside and also on the inside. Safety is not compromised either as the Ram 1500 includes electronic stability control, hill start assist, trailer sway control and four wheel anti-lock disc brakes, all of which come as standard! In summary, whether you are buying a Ram 1500 straight from the showroom or from the used Dodge market, you will definitely get your monies worth.

With 30 miles per gallon combined and 39 MPG extra urban, it is no wonder that many buyers are switching their attention to Chrysler’s Grand Voyager model. Large and spacious, it makes for an ideal family car as it will easily accommodate a whole host of passengers. Also, it is ideal for transporting cargo, whilst doing it in style. Its exterior looks are decent but not overly stylish, which is probably one area that could do with a little improvement. Nonetheless, it is the performance and practicality of the vehicle that is its main selling point, with the outer design seemingly being secondary. A descendant of Chrysler’s best selling MPV’s, the new and used Chrysler Grand Voyager becomes part of a range of MPV’s that have served the company so well. In fact, Chrysler has been responsible for more innovations into their MPV’s than any other MPV manufacturers. What the exterior doesn’t deliver in terms of style it is very much a different cattle of fish for the interior, which has been designed with practicality and efficiency in mind. One feature that stands out is the excellent “Swivel ‘n Go” and “Stow ‘n Go” and this really is an advancement innovation. In fact, for long journeys with the family, there probably couldn’t be a vehicle better equipped to deal with the boredom of travelling. The Grand Voyager is without doubt one of the most flexible and inspiring MPV’s currently in the market and, as noted above, is just perfect for families. Finally, in terms of the engine performance of the new and used Chrysler Grand Voyager, the standard model comes equipped with 6 speed transmission powering a 2.8 litre engine that offers 161 BHP; which all in all is quite decent for a vehicle of this size.

There are three trim choices available with the Chevrolet Spark. Firstly there is the standard version, which comes with features such as ABS, privacy glass, numerous airbags and power steering. Secondly there is the Spark + trim, which in addition to the features of the standard version includes CD / radio, electric windows (front) and air conditioning. And finally there is the Spark LS, the top of the range Chevrolet Spark and this offers 14 inch wheels, an adjustable steering column, body coloured door handles / mirrors and remote central locking. So between the three trims there are a whole lot of different features available, which make the Spark a decent offering to those in the market for a city car. This is a vehicle that provides an innovative design that is accompanied by an interior, which is rather spacious for a unit of its size. With 5 doors, the space is more convenient and inside there is the sense of quality engineering and style. Simple but very effective, the new and used Chevrolet Spark is a car that is a worthy inner-city car contender. Practical is one word, which probably sums up this vehicle and Chevrolet promote that the Spark could well be ideal for a second family car as it offers something, which is ideal for getting from points A to B. It is also a safe auto and comes equipped with the ISOFIX child seat system; something that is becoming standard for most new car designs. So whether you are buying a new Chevrolet Spark as your main car or you want to dip into the used Chevrolet market for a Spark that will serve as a second car in the household, you will be investing in a compact and practical vehicle that will serve its purpose very well indeed.

Along with Ferrari, the brand of Porsche is right up there with the very best of them in terms of top end sports cars. In fact, whilst purchasing a car is often seen as an investment that guarantees a loss, buying a Porsche can often mean the total opposite; their value can increase over time. It is because of this reason, coupled with the fact that their vehicles are of such a good quality, that Porsche can command such a premium price for their autos. The used Porsche 924 was one example of a Porsche production that took the market by storm but without doubt it was the 911 model that catapulted the brand of Porsche to unimaginable heights of success. The 911 created such a buzz that it led to other successful models being introduced such as the Carrera, Boxster and the recent Cayenne and Panamera (the latest addition to the line-up). Once again Germany has managed to manufacture a brand of cars that is very much at the top end of the market and includes some of the world’s most desired auto machines. It is because of their unquestionable quality that the used Porsche market has been just as popular as the new car market arena. Buying a quality assured used Porsche guarantees any potential new owner that they are investing in something that is primed for their driving pleasure. This type of guaranteed is as much of a selling point as it is a reassurance, and Porsche therefore have a strong grip on the market as more and more buyers consider the purchase of the vehicles in their range. As noted above, the now used Porsche 911 was the one car that acted as the biggest step to Porsche’s popularity and today it is quite rightly regarded as the flagship model of the company.

Everyone has their own opinion on anything and everything including the different car manufacturers; this is just everyday reality. However, one thing is for certain and that is that you would be hard pushed to find anyone that disagrees with the statement that new and used Saab cars are among the comfiest around. For long journeys and night time driving, Saab cars are just ideal and many would say perfect. Why? Well the answer comes from a combination of things such as the quality of the soft leather seats, the touch of the furry cloth and the smoothness of the engine. The thing is that even the older used Saab cars equate to comfort, which is a big testament to this Swedish car company. In fact, it is this uniqueness (being from Sweden) that may well provide Saab with the foundation to be treated differently to the rest, hence, where people recognise their comfort over other car manufacturers. One small downside is that they do not have a wide variety of cars as their model range is quite limited. Nonetheless, those used Saab autos like the 9-3 and 9-5 will definitely satisfy a good number of buyers and drivers. Having said that, it appears Saab new and used cars targets a certain type of audience, which appears to be quite a niche sector in the market. Included in the new and used Saab range, as well as the 9-3 and 9-5 Saloon models is the 9-3 Convertible and the 9-5 SportWagon; both of which are excellent examples of vehicle manufacturing and engineering. The thing about Saab is that they always seem to have been given an unfair platform for success and maybe this is due to the fact that they are not recognised as one of the “leading” automotive manufacturers such as Volkswagen or Toyota. However, this should not mean that this car company produces a lesser quality of cars; in fact this is quite the opposite.

Crisis, struggling economy, recession- these are the economic key words of the day. Luckily this is not the case everywhere. Although it is hard to believe, there are some European countries in which selling and buying brand new cars has not really decreased. A perfect example seems to be Germany. One could even say that if you are an inhabitant in Germany you should be more than happy.

If you are searching for a small second hand car for urban use, which is capable to munch the miles as economically as possible then you should focus on a used Citroen C3 with the diesel engine. The fuel consumption is incredible with an average 70 MPG and even more when the car is taken on a motorway. The engine is probably the best bit about this vehicle. It is very quiet and has plenty of power for its little 1.4 litres. The interior is very decent, offering comfortable seats and pretty practical dash with digital display. The car has also been equipped with a nice quality radio with six speakers and good level of security and factory fitted alarm. Read the rest of this entry »

There is one funny saying by those is the financial industry – it is not you sometimes who defines where you are, it is rather the economy. And by looking at what has been going on recently in the financial markets all round the globe, one may certainly say – there may well be some truth in this. And although taking out an ordinary car credit may not be as inspiring and / or daunting as applying for a mortgage, it surely can show you where you are and, even more importantly, what you need. Read the rest of this entry »

The UK government used to focus on passengers’ vehicles when it came to checking emissions of carbon dioxide and implementing new European environment protection standards. Now another big surprise is coming to owners of vehicles of bigger scale such as vans and trucks. Following the launch of a new database, which lists carbon dioxide emissions of all used vans present in the UK car market, van and truck drivers as well as transportation companies may expect to see some possible CO2 emission targets. Read the rest of this entry »