For nearly 10 years, I’ve taken calls at Clark Howard’s Consumer Action Center. The calls can be about anything, but the calls that have been the most difficult to deal with are those where the caller has purchased a car or truck from a “buy here/pay here” lot and they have almost immediately faced repair […]
Charcoal vs. Gas Grilling: Which Is Better?
It seems as long as there have been summers, debates have been held over what’s the best way to grill. Is it charcoal with its flavor or is it the convenience of gas? Which is the safest and most economical? Well, it seems that just about everyone has an opinion. Charcoal: A favorite of grill […]
Why a diesel engine won’t automatically save you money
Have you been eyeing a diesel-powered car in the hopes of bringing down the cost of driving? Have the advertisements promising 45 mpg got you convinced that diesel is the secret to lowering your cost per mile?As enticing as these ads are, there are costs that cloud the waters when it comes to seeing savings. […]
Compact Electric Car from Mercedes Benz
Just as BMW starts delivery of the i3 in the US, Mercedes Benz has released pricing on the upcoming B-Class Electric Drive which is set for release this summer. While the gasoline and diesel B-Class have been available in numerous markets around the world including Canada, it has never been available in the US. What’s […]
BMW enters the electric vehicle market
In a 3 continent introduction, BMW has unveiled its first electric vehicle (EV), the i3. Simultaneously announced in New York, London and Beijing, BWW staged the flashy introduction to show off what they’ve described as a ‘purpose built’ EV. BMW has said that the i3 will achieve 100 miles or more on a single charge and will […]