I was reading an excellent article written by a Forbes writer posted over at Yahoo and wanted to share some excellent research below:

New cars typically lose about 20% of their value the moment they’re driven off the lot, and about 65% after five years.

Top Five Cars That Lose Their Value Fastest

Chrysler Sebring

Trim: LX Convertible
MSRP: $28,590
Percent of total value retained after 24 months: 35%
Percent of total value retained after 36 months: 27%
Percent of total value retained after 48 months: 21%
Percent of total value retained after 60 months: 16%

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Trim: S65 Sedan
MSRP: $205,025
Percent of total value retained after 24 months: 36%
Percent of total value retained after 36 months: 28%
Percent of total value retained after 48 months: 22%
Percent of total value retained after 60 months: 16%

Kia Sedona

Trim: LX Minivan
MSRP: $24,990
Percent of total value retained after 24 months: 38%
Percent of total value retained after 36 months: 27%
Percent of total value retained after 48 months: 20%
Percent of total value retained after 60 months: 16%

Lincoln Town Car

Trim: Signature Sedan
MSRP: $47,470
Percent of total value retained after 24 months: 53%
Percent of total value retained after 36 months: 27%
Percent of total value retained after 48 months: 21%
Percent of total value retained after 60 months: 17%

Mercury Grand Marquis

Trim: LS Sedan
MSRP: $30,285
Percent of total value retained after 24 months: 32%
Percent of total value retained after 36 months: 26%
Percent of total value retained after 48 months: 21%
Percent of total value retained after 60 months: 17%

Here is the full article by Forbes
http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/autos_content_landing_pages/1557/cars-that-lose-their-value-fastest

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The first all electric car from a major auto company, the Nissan Leaf, arrives at dealerships in December

The Nissan Leaf is being built in Japan, with assembly at the new plant in Tennessee beginning in 2012.

Nissan has plans to sell as many as 500,000 electric cars worldwide by 2013.

7,500 federal tax credit, a $2,500 cash rebate from the state of Tennessee, and a $3,000 home-charging unit courtesy of the Energy Department.

To read the full article visit link below:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/First-Buyers-of-Nissan-Leaf-nytimes-1361061352.html?x=0

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How come these trucks cost so much money?  You could buy a mobile home double wide with land for the price of these expensive trucks.

You could buy a small home in a poor neighborhood and rent it out or condo to rent out.

Expensive trucks look great but you will lose money every single time.

Here’s the full article on america’s most expensive trucks.

http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/autos_content_landing_pages/1536/americas-most-expensive-trucks/

Top Five of America’s Most Expensive Trucks

Icon FJ45

Style: Bespoke
List price: $120,000

2011 Ford F-450 king Ranch

Style: Heavy duty
List price: $62,375

2011 GMC Sierra Denali 3500HD

Style: Heavy duty
List price: $55,145

2010 Dodge Ram 3500 mega Cab Laramie

Style: Heavy duty
List price: $50,645

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Car insurance is a big expense especially if you have young drivers.  Saving money on car insurance is most important towards a family budget.

What would you say if I told you that you might be able to save over $500 on car insurance in less than an hour? And that you could complete the entire process from home?

Here are seven different ways that you just might be able to save hundreds of dollars on your car insurance if you simply take a few minutes to put these tips into action:

Today’s guest post comes from Joel Ohman, a certified financial planner and owner of a number of different consumer financial education websites, including a website to compare car insurance rates and a website with many different auto insurance FAQ for learning even more ways to find the best auto insurance.

Read the full article on how to save money on car insurance.

http://finance.yahoo.com/insurance/article/110882/7-ways-to-save-money-on-car-insurance?mod=series-m-article-a

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Have you ever wondered how the car logos were chosen by the auto manufacturers?

Each car logo has a unique history and story behind it’s design.

Did a wallpaper pattern in a Paris hotel room inspire the famous Chevrolet Bowtie emblem?

Does the blue and white BMW roundel really symbolize a propeller and sky? And was the Porsche logo first sketched on a napkin in a New York City restaurant?

In the world of automobile logos, truth can be stranger than fiction—though a good story can go a long way toward embellishing a brand’s corporate identity.

Read the full article below?

http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/autos_content_landing_pages/1532/true-stories-behind-car-company-logos/

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I was reading this excellent article by Jeffiner Waters about what not say when pulled over by a cop.

Citizens who are generally law-abiding are likely to come into contact with the police only under two circumstances: If you’re a crime victim or you get pulled over for a traffic violation.

Police officers are not out to make your life miserable, but to make sure you’re following the rules of the road and not endangering yourself or those around you.

With a few exceptions, and an egregious traffic violation is top among them, cops aren’t mandated to write tickets. Most would rather send you on your way with a friendly warning — that can save you time and money.

But handle the situation with an aggressive or arrogant attitude and you can expect to squeeze an expensive court date into your busy schedule.

Read the full article below.

http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/110666/what-not-to-say-when-pulled-over-by-a-cop

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This is one of the coolest cars ever made the 1997 Dodge Viper GTSR built as a concept racing car.  Watch the video.

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I love the Dodge Viper and used to own a 92 and 93 dodge viper which is the first and 2nd year production models.  My vipers did not have air conditioning so when driving in the middle of the summer in 90 degree weather it would get hot inside.

I was reading this article on the future of Dodge Viper and glad they will begin to produce the car probably in 2012 or 2013 with an all new sleek design like the photo below:

In 2008, Dodge sold 1172 Vipers; in 2009, only 659. Prior to that, close to 2000 Vipers were rolling off dealer lots per year. Over 25,000 of these venomous sports cars have been sold since Dodge introduced it in 1992, making the Viper a success, at least until last year’s dismal performance.

Here’s the full article with details on the future dodge viper.

http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/autos_content_landing_pages/1518/the-future-of-viper/

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Here’s a great article to make your credit score great.

Our columnists are constantly fielding questions from our readers about credit issues. However, over the years, we’ve seen certain issues pop up more often than others. All this week, we’re having each of our columnists field one of the most frequently asked questions for our users. “To Her Credit” columnist Sally Herigstad is today’s columnist.

Question: I’m planning to buy a house in about six months, so I’d really like my credit score to be in the 800s by then. I already pay my bills on time. How can I make my credit score off-the-charts great?

The good news is that 750 is more than “pretty good.” Many lenders say they offer their best rates to customers with scores of about 720 or better.

However, in today’s credit market, it’s better to have a higher score than is absolutely necessary. And most of the tactics you’ll use to raise your score make good financial sense anyway. I think working to improve your credit score from good to great is a very worthy goal!

Here’s the full article

http://finance.yahoo.com/banking-budgeting/article/110653/how-to-transform-a-good-credit-score-to-great?mod=series-m-article-c

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Carol Shelby Series 1 video at someones home leaving to go cruising.

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