Autophobic?!

Now that you have done up your budget, the next step is to make a list of everything that you want out of your car.  To be perfectly honest, you want to make sure that you get everything that you want out of your new car.  Four door, two doors, large trunk – large car, SUV.  Whatever you want, you want to list, that way you can know exactly what you are looking for when you do go shopping.

The next step is actually going shopping, however before you go shopping, you should have a rough idea what brand of car you want.  Do you want a GM, Ford, Honda?  These are all options that you should research before you go shopping.

Buying a car is a big step but it does not have to be a huge ordeal.  Just stick to these tips and tricks and you should be fine!

Buying a car can be a very stressful endeavor but it can also be extremely exciting, especially if you have never purchased a new car before.  Cars are a huge purchase and honestly, if you have no idea how to purchase a car, you might be in some trouble.  However, that is what we are here for, to make sure that you know exactly what you might be getting yourself into and to provide some tips and tricks!

One of the first steps that you need to take is to set a budget.  You want to make sure that you stay within your budget, that way you can make sure that you know exactly what type of car that you might be looking for.  A budget is very, very important.

In the next blog, we will talk about how you can choose the car that you want and what you should do next.  Stay tuned!

As I have probably repeated more times than anyone really cares to count, I am generally a huge fan of Volkswagen models — and that includes the brand new Touareg. It was revealed in Munich, at a special launching event. The SUV is the second generation, longer than its first generation predecessor, as well as lower to the ground and built lighter, making for more and better efficiency.

A lot was done to make the SUV much more aerodynamic. Inside, things are quite similar, although much has also been done to make the cabin not only more comfortable, but also more functional. Lots of technological features have been added, and those sitting in the rear seats have more room to stretch their legs.

I remember back when Kia hit the mainstream. No one really took them seriously, because the cars were so crazy inexpensive. It was like, you only bought a Kia if you could not afford anything else. And look at the manufacturer now, look how far the brand has come…

Because, I’m sorry, the Kia Ray concept looks seriously hot. Revealed at the auto show in Chicago, the idea of the concept was and is to show off the manufacturer’s environmental efficiency and its initiative to make autos that are more environmentally friendly.

As a result, the car — a plug in hybrid — is built from a materials that are both recycled and lightweight. The profile flows, thanks to the elimination of any unneeded edges and angles. On the inside, one fines a motif of hexagonal shapes like honeycombs, meant to reduce the car’s weight even more.

Let’s talk about the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid now that we have dived into the Jaguar in the last blog.  One thing that I am going to let you guys in on is that I am a huge – huge fan of VW.  The VW Bug is by far one of my favorite cars and now that they have switched their gears and have gone greener, I can tell you for sure that I am excited now.

The 2010 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid is by far one of the coolest cars out there right now and while it was shown at the Frankfurt Auto Show last September, now it is actually exploding onto the market.  The cool thing about the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid is that is has a super-charged V6 engine that makes around 333 horse power run through it.

You can honestly hit about 60mph in about 6.8 seconds flat and for a VW – that is actually a really good deal!

When you are looking for a brand new car – there are a lot of things to think about.  If you are looking for a new Jaguar specifically, you need to make sure that you check out the brand new 2010 Jaguar XJ.  This is not just another Jaguar that is hitting the market, this is a brand new world in cards.

Not only does the 2010 Jaguar XJ have some of the same elements as the XF but the enhancements that this particular car has on it are truly out of this world.  As you know, Jaguar is the top of the top in the way of luxury cars and I can tell you for sure that the 2010 Jaguar XJ goes right along with that motto.

The impressive nature and elegance that is packed into the brand new 2010 Jaguar XJ is absolutely breathtaking and if you want style, luxury and class – this is the car to get!

The Maruti Suzuki Concept R3 is just one of many new concepts that will be unveiled in India, during the upcoming 2010 Auto Expo. This MPV will be one of the forerunners.

Also know as the Suzuki Concept R3, it is considered a vehicle of the next generation and it was inspired by a theme of togetherness.

The leading car manufacturer in India — the country’s Maruti Suzuki India Limited — is responsible for the vehicle. Suzuki’s signature, rather aggressive design aesthetic is alive and well in this vehicle. The idea behind the MPV, which is quite compact, is to fulfill a family’s needs without making the vehicle large, bulky, and hard to handle.

The wave of the future apparently includes more compact vehicles like this, vehicles that are roomy enough to fill the needs of a family without being too awkward.

Shhh. This is a first peek at Peugeot’s new concept car, the SR1. The renderings of it have only been released pretty recently — well ahead of the date of its intended unveiling, which will take place early in 2010 at the motor show in Geneva.

What do you think? Has Peugeot hit a home run?

I am just a little torn on this.  I mean, I love the car.  It is sleek, its lines and curves are sensual, and it screams of the kind of luxury and richness I myself have come to expect from the Peugeot brand.  On the other hand, it all depends on to whom they will be marketing.

I mean, you have a veritable sports car here, one that looks like quite a few American sports cars, so you have to wonder if the average Joe (or the average Jean, considering) will be able to afford a car like this.

You know in this blog we not only report on some of the hottest cars in the world but we also report on some of the fastest cars in the world.  Well, the brand new Aston Martin One-77 is by far the fastest car in the world right now.  While the Jaguar XJ220 has topped the speed at about 217 mph, the Aston Martin One-77 has surpassed that.

The Aston Martin One-77 is not only one of the fastest cars in the world but I can also tell you that this little car is certainly stylish as well.  While it might top out at about 220 mph, I can tell you that the style that you will be reeking of from the Aston Martin One-77 will be priceless.

So if you are rich – and looking for a brand new ride, the Aston Martin One-77 is the car for you!

Finally, GM has fulfilled their promise and they have issues a very brief press release that they will be delivering on their promise to repay the government back to bailing them out.  They also have released that Canada will be next and by the end of the year, both countries will be completely paid off.

GM actually sent $1 billion dollars to the feds and about $192 million dollars to the Canadian government just last week and the rest of the payments will be made by the end of the year – the total?  About $6.7 billion dollars.

However, beyond all of that money, GM actually owes the government about 60% ownership as well.