June, 2010
Auto quality rankings put Ford ahead of foreigners for very first time
U.S. automakers finished ahead of imported brands for the very first time ever in auto quality rankings for mass-market new cars and trucks released Thursday. Among mass-market brands, Ford Motor Co. ranked No. 1 for quality in the J.D. Power and Associates car review consumers use as a guide for auto quality rankings. Toyota, typically ...
Abbreviations and emissions – LEV, SULEV, PZEV and a lot more
In the world of option fuel and low-emissions automobiles, there is a patchwork of regulations across the country. While national regulations on automobile emissions do exist, some states have a lot more strict standards. This patchwork has created a veritable storm of abbreviations about car emissions. Here's what probably the most popular of these abbreviations ...
Watch out for these potential auto mechanic scams
When you take your vehicle to an auto mechanic, you should have reasonable assurance that they are reputable and trustworthy, rather than someone who is waiting to perpetrate one of many different auto mechanic scams. It always helps to research the mechanic ahead of time. However, being prepared with knowledge of some of the car ...
Operation Sunset to end payday loan company in Arizona
In June of 2000, the Arizona legislature approved a bill that gave payday loan company 10 years of authorization to operate within the state. In November of 2008, Arizona voters defeated a ballot proposition that would have extended this authorization . As of June 30, 2010, payday lending in Arizona will no longer have legal ...
