Automotive Industry News

What was that, you say? Another player in the auto field in America?  Yes, you heard correctly. The V-Vehicle Company announced recently that the newly formed company is gearing up for a production run in as little as 15 months. What kind of an impact will this have on the auto industry? We will just have to wait and see.

T. Boone Pickens

The driving forces behind the V-Vehicle Company are no strangers to the business table in America. Kleiner Perkins has teamed up with savvy billionaire investor T. Boone Pickens and have officially thrown their hat in the ring. Their concept is a fuel efficient, quality, American made vehicle that is a good value to the buyer. As to if these new vehicles will be of the hybrid type, sources within the company will not expand on that.

If one is wondering what the V in V-Vehicle stands for, it is for Varasano. CEO Frank Varasano will lead the team into Louisiana, where a shut down G.M. auto plant is located. Future plans include increasing the existing plant to nearly twice its size to accommodate the 1400 people work force. Other facts include a whole new concept of producing and selling the new models. Tom Matano, formerly of Mazda and is credited for the Miata, will head up VVC’s design team.

Joe Fisher, a VVC spokesperson, declared that this is a new American company and their product will be produced on American soil by American people. Through the beliefs of Frank Varasano, this will be a true American automobile. Varasano believes in American ingenuity and will produce a vehicle of the highest quality.

After the troubles the big three have experienced lately, starting a new auto company in this country isn’t what you would have expected. Thanks to visionaries like T. Boone Pickens, Frank Varasano, and Tom Matano the American wheels have just started turning again in a big way. Look for these new, quality autos on the highway soon.

So, it’s time for some sort of new transportation needs. Many people have different situations as to why they will purchase a new or used vehicle. Perhaps they are in need of a second car for the kids. Maybe someone is going off to college and needs reliable transportation for the commute. Or maybe, just maybe, someone has worked hard and saved their pennies and are rewarding themselves with their dream car. Whatever the situation, more likely than not, a used car will be up for sale before another purchase will be made.

Car For Sale?

How should one go about selling the old ride before the new one can be bought? In the country we live in, this can be done several different ways. The old fashioned way, and the most prevalent, is to go to the local hardware store and buy a For Sale sign. Write your phone number on the sign, park the auto in a high traffic area, and hope someone takes notice. Also hope that the car or truck doesn’t get vandalized or boosted on the spot. Sad to say, but it does happen.

Another way of generating traffic for a purchase is word of mouth advertising. Tell everyone you know about the sale, and in turn everyone will tell everyone they know. Word will surely get out, but this brings out the tire kickers, too. More often than not, people will just be looking for a joy ride with your car. Pretty soon you will be tired of telling everyone you come into contact with that this isn’t Disneyland. If they want a ride, they can go there.

The more modern way of selling an auto is via the internet. List the car on several auto sites and wait for the calls to come pouring in. Just remember though, most of these calls will be from out of town, or even out of state. That’s okay if you have a prize Bentley for sale, but for an everyday commuter, chances are they won’t travel or buy from a long distance away. At least you will meet some new people from a different location in the country, and might even make a new friend!

The latest, greatest, hottest way to sell an auto is to contact a business that specializes in buying used autos. Quick Cash Auto is one of those businesses, and has been creating quite a buzz in the Long Island and New York City area. Their honesty and integrity as sound business professionals is already legendary in the Long Island area, and is quickly spreading throughout the rest of the city and state. Some satisfied customers have reported a selling transaction in as little as 8 minutes. Yes, you read that correctly, 8 minutes. How’s that for fast? Any car, truck, or S.U.V., Quick Cash Auto will look at them all. As stated before, Quick Cash Auto is becoming the leader in this rapidly growing industry.

So take a look at these couple of ways to move that old car out of your garage to make room for the new one. One of these ideas is old fashioned, the latter one cutting edge. If you are in the position to sell a car, do yourself a favor, call Quick Cash, set an appointment, and be really surprised as to the results!

Owning and operating your dream car can be both exhilarating and deadly. Most people will not think about the deadly part while cruising down the highway with their favorite music pouring out from the speakers. But the darker truth is that your pride and joy could actually be quietly poisoning you.

Car Exhaust Can Be Deadly

Since the advent of the internal combustion engine, hydro carbons and carbon dioxide has been there from the get go. Thankfully, through the wonders of science and technology, those auto emissions have been getting less and less with each passing year. For example, in the class 8 truck world, it would take 80 modern day big bore diesel engines to produce the pollutants of a single truck engine just 20 years ago. How are these lower emissions achieved? Mainly through the use of E.G.R. valves and particulate filters. These are incinerating devices that almost completely burn up all fuel particles.

What are the signs that your exhaust system needs some attention? The most obvious would be the noise emitted from underneath the auto. A stronger smell of exhaust than usual is another. The third, and most alarming sign, is while driving your car you become tired and very sleepy. If this happens, and you cannot explain why you are drowsy, PLEASE get your vehicle to the nearest service center and have it looked at. Your safety, the safety of passengers in your car, and the safety of other motorists on the road depend on it.

The exhaust system on an auto is probably one of the most neglected systems, but is also one of the most important. Pay attention to what the car sounds like, keep your neighbors happy with a quiet auto, and last but not least, do not run your car in an enclosed area like your garage. Everyone knows this fact, but it cannot be mentioned or stressed enough. Like any other component on your vehicle, the exhaust needs routine maintenance. Keep it performing in tip top shape and have many more miles of happy motoring in your future.

Thanks to swift action from the Italian automaker Fiat, Chrysler is set to be out of bankruptcy court sooner than expected. After federal bankruptcy court cleared the way for Chrysler to exit bankruptcy, Fiat put forth a proposal to acquire 20 percent of Chrysler’s assets. That figure could go as high as 35 percent if certain goals are met in the future. Sources are tight lipped about when this might take place.

Fiat And Chrysler Merging

The merger hit a snag earlier this week because three Indiana State fund and several consumer groups did not believe that the bankruptcy proceedings were fair to creditors. Justices claim that the burden of proof was not met from the consumer groups. Exiting bankruptcy court, Chrysler will walk away with 6.6 billion dollars in financing to further complete the restructuring. This exit money and the merger with Fiat is good news for Chrysler. If left alone and having to liquidate their assets, the company could not stand by themselves.

The Obama administration is planning a quick exit from bankruptcy court for G.M. as well. This is a part of their plan to revamp the entire domestic auto industry. Along with the extreme makeover, the administration is still putting the final touches on the cash for clunkers program. When this government program comes in place, certain vehicles 15 years or older could be worth as much as 4,500.00 dollars.

Is this the beginning of the end for the auto giants? If it isn’t, it sure is a good start. Too much is at stake in the nation to let this go on for too much longer. At the end of this long tunnel, we will see Chrysler, G.M., and Ford come out leaner, stronger, and mightier than before.