Budget Car News

Renting a car is something that everyone in the world has to do at some point in their life.  Whether it is because you are on vacation or your car is being fixed – renting a car can be extremely costly … that is, unless you follow these quick and easy steps to ensure that you are getting the best possible price!  One of the first things that you want to do is make sure that you research your rental car a couple months in advance … that way you can make sure that you are looking up some of the best deals.

The next thing is you want to make sure that the company does not require you to put down a method of payment for pre-pay … that way you can look around while still holding a good deal under your belt.  You also just do not want to have to pay for a rental car in advance, incase you do need to cancel at the last minute.

You also want to shop around – quite a bit.  Personally, I go to quite a lot of different websites in order to ensure that I find the very best deal around and that is what you should do!

If there is one thing that I have learned from writing this blog, it is that you really need to look at the prices of the cars that you buy … and really look at the style of the car and the brand that you are going to be purchasing.  For example, the 2010 Kia Forte Koup is one car that I absolutely fell in love with … not only for the price but also the overall style of it.  This particular car is going to be one of the freshest faces for the Kia family and I have to say that I love that!

The overall style of the 2010 Kia Forte Koup is definitely interesting and fresh.  I love the tires, the body kit and the fact that it is two doors.  Inside, the car is going to be completely different than most other cars – the entire design on the inside is brand new and you are going to have to wait to see it!

The 2010 Kia Forte Koup will be available by the end of August the beginning of September and that is so exciting!  So watch out for it … you’ll love it at first glance, I promise!

If there is one thing that I know about the auto world right now, it is the fact that Ford is actually on top right now.  While they might not be on top in the sales department, they are on top in the meaning that they are not the ones that went under and filed for bankruptcy at all and they keep improving and coming out with damn affordable and damn sexy cars!  Take the 2010 Ford Flex with EcoBoost.  This crossover car is definitely going to be one of the best as soon as it comes out.

The 2010 Ford Flex with EcoBoost is actually one of the very first Fords to get the Ecoboost power and it is going to have a 3.5-liter, V-6 engine.  It will be all-wheel drive and it is going be run about 16 to 22 miles per gallon on the gas front, which to me for a crossover vehicle that big is actually pretty cool.

Ford is switching up their style and that is something that I love … while I am not a fan of Ford, they are slowly but surely bringing me around!

One car that I think that everyone in the world is going to fall in love with is the Hyundai i40c.  This car, while not in production until 2011, it is one car that is going to not only be affordable, but it is a car that is going to look good and it is going to be one car that everyone wants.

The Hyundai i40c is going to be fully equipped with four petrol engines with direct fuel injection, which to me is very, very important.  The average fuel consumption on this car is going to be about 100km per liter.

While the Hyundai i40c is not going to be a car that is going to be imported in the US for quite a while, it is still a car that people are going to buy still.  Hyundai is the brand that won car of the year, which personally, I can understand why!  Because they come up with cars like the Hyundai i40c!

If there is one thing that I have noticed about Ford, it is that their prices have gone way down.  Normally, for a sports car of the Mustang’s class, you are going to be shelling out at least thirty grand right?  Not anymore!  Nowadays, Ford has lowered their prices down and you can get the 2010 Mustang Base Coupe for just over twenty thousand dollars, which is a fantastic price for a sports car that looks great and feels fantastic.

Some of the 2010 Mustang Base Coupe’s specs include: 4,009 cc 4.0 liters V 6 front engine with 100.4 mm bore, 84.4 mm stroke, 9.7 compression ratio, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder 99N, 16.1 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 13.4 and finally, the power at a remarkable 157 kW, 210 HP SAE at 5,300 rpm; 240 ft lb, 325 Nm at 3,500 rpm.  All of that for just over twenty grand?  Remarkable price!

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So can I tell you guys about the all new Ford Explorer Sport Trac?  If you are in the market for an affordable, great looking, durable and all around incredible truck, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac is definitely going to be it!  This truck actually works as both an SUV as well as a pickup truck and no matter what your needs are, this truck can suit all of them.  Whether you are looking to off-road it, or you are looking to move, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac is the truck for you to pick up!

One thing that I love about this truck is the price – something has to be said about the Ford Company in general. They are the only car company that has avoided bankruptcy and that honestly says something about them – while I am not the biggest Ford fan, I can appreciate a good company when I see one and Ford is a good company. 

The Ford Explorer Sport Trac tops out at about $25,000 and that is a great price for a durable truck like this one!

Finding an affordable car nowadays is something that a lot of people are struggling with – if you are one of those people, just remember that you can get your salesmen to agree to your price, you really just need to haggle your way down.  That brings us to the Honda Fit Hybrid.  This car is one of the few that you do not have to haggle the price down for it is just over fifteen thousand and for a hybrid Honda car, that is extremely reasonable!

This car is actually going to be released in the fall of 2010, but it is definitely one of the best cars in the world!  Not only does the Honda Fit Hybrid have the Honda name behind it, but if you want a quality car that is going to last you quite a long time, you absolutely need to make sure that you do a little research!

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Although all of us in the US are scared of what is going to happen to the automotive industry, for those of us that are concerned with the environment, you can rest assured that China is taking care of us.  The Coda is the newest, greatest and latest car to be imported from China to the US and it is a five passenger sedan that is completely electric!  This car runs on Chinese batteries and while that will most likely change when it comes to the US, the Coda is definitely the first step in getting fully electric cars.

This car can run on its batteries 90 to 120 miles per charge and it will start selling in California next year and then throughout the country later in the year.  It will run roughly forty-five thousand, but to be honest, if you do not have to buy gas, that really is a good idea.

So what do you think?  About us importing another car that is and a completely electric car?  Let me know!

Kia takes the wraps off the next elegant, almost luxury class sedan during the Seouil Motor Show. The concept that may be in production version soon is called KND-5 or better known by insiders as the VG.

The KND-5 at first glance looks like a version of the Hyudai Azera and has similarities with the BMW 7-series. The KND-5 will be on sale in South Korea latter part of 2009 and will be rolling down the US dealerships after.

The KND-5 completes the fleet of Kia as the near luxury sedan with its siblings,like the Lotze or Amanti, classified as midsized sedans.

The VG strikes a nice stance with its very elegant lines from front to end. It will blast the road with its LED headlamps like the other luxury sedan competitors in the market today.

The grille of the concept car remains true to its symbolism of the tigers roar for continued countenance. The designers also installed twenty inch wheels to further refine the look of the new member of the Kia line up.

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Tata Motors officially released the Tata Nano on the market and will be displayed across their dealerships all over India starting this April. The Tata Nano comes with a 624 CC MPFI petrol engine that is coupled with a four speed transmission.

The BS-III compliant Tata Nano will be released in 3 variants:

Tata Nano Standard is the basic car of the line up. The standard offers three color options, folding rear seats, and monotone color scheme for the seats. This car is BS II and BS III compliant.

Tata Nano CX offers car lovers with five colors to choose from. The car comes with air-conditioning and heating units and booster aided brake system. The interiors feature a two-toned seat with the rear seats folding down more space is needed.

Tata Nano LX has all the features of the Nano CX plus some other perks like power locks, fabric seats, power-controlled front windows, rear spoiler, fog lamps, and some other features which are not available on entry level cars in India.

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