What are Green Vehicles

Posted on May 25th, 2008 by by CarPlanet

Now, car has become an essential part of the man’s life and uses it for his daily activities. Without a car, the activities or the work of a man gets limited. But the increasing use of vehicles is a big threat to our natural environment. The emission of gases from the combustion of fossil/conventional fuels is contributing to the global warming effect. And it has become necessary to take action against it by making your car GREEN !! ( no it does not mean painting your car with green color :mrgreen: )

The scientists need to explore various Alternative fuel resources as the conventional fuel :

  • has limited resource
  • Prices are increasing everyday
  • is creating pollution

Hybrid vehicles are now in market to solve these potential pollution and fuel problems. Various top automotive companies are taking an active part in creating Green hybrid vehicles. These vehicles don’t use petrol/diesel as a fuel but other sources like

  • Hydrogen cell
  • Electricity operated
  • Water !!
  • CNG
  • Bio-diesel
  • Bio-Ethanol
  • Solar power

Vehicles using such environment friendly sources as fuel as known as Green Vehicles. The advantages of using such vehicles are :

  • No or least pollution
  • Higher efficiency
  • Uses less fuel/mile
  • Less expensive
  • Reduced fuel duty (fuel tax)
  • Less road tax / vehicle excise duty (VED)
  • Less London Congestion charges

Also, nowadays green cars come in various models - four-door, two-door, SUV, Luxury sedan etc. So there is no need to compromise with the features/looks if you are thinking to buy green car. At present, such hybrid vehicles are expensive, but as the government, car manufacturers and users take active efforts to promote them, their cost will reduce in near future.

There is a nice resource where you can buy sell green cars and vans and can even advertise your green car. Hope you will find it useful. :)

CarPlanetOnline Launches Free Wordpress Theme

Posted on May 24th, 2008 by by CarPlanet

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Honda’s 2008 Accord is Packed With Power

Posted on May 22nd, 2008 by by CarPlanet

With every option available this year’s Honda Accord sits parked right above the $30,000 mark! The car comes packed with a 3.5 V-6 engine that revs out 268 horsepower!

Although it’s sort of a “plain Jane” with the boxey looking style, it could be described as simple and elegant. The Accord drives well and is very responsive to turns and curves, the comfort and steering make it a joy to drive! Look at this cool interior of Accord 2008..

honda accord 2008

One issue being talked about with the new Accord has been it’s size. But, the 2008 model is actually only around 5 inches longer and an inch taller than last year’s Accord. All and all, if the Accord is within your price range, you should be more than happy with your choice!

Hyundai’s Bargain Priced 2008 Accent

Posted on May 20th, 2008 by by CarPlanet

If you’re in the market for an inexpensive car that can deal with today’s gas prices then look at the Hyundai Accent! With a base price starting at around $11,000 the three door hatch will fit in to almost any budget!

hyundai accent 2008

The four cylinder Accent isn’t going to be a fast running car, but it can hold it’s own in it’s class. But, with an EPA of 27 miles per gallon in the city, it’s lack of speed makes up for the power loss

This small sedan is easy to maneuver in the tightest of driving positions, which makes it a perfect choice for city driving. The Hyundai Accent isn’t a flashy, sporty looking ride, but for the price it can’t be beat! :cool:

Steps to Cheaper Auto Insurance

Posted on May 17th, 2008 by by CarPlanet

If you have more than one car, you might be insuring all your cars with the same insurance company. This will usually cost you lesser insurance payment. However, there are times where if you put each of your cars to different insurance company, you might end up paying less than putting all in the same company. This requires you to make your own research before you make any decision.

It will be better for you to have a car with alarm system and other security features. This is because your car will be rated highly in safety-wise criteria. If you are spending lesser time with behind wheels, your car will usually get higher rates. Try to make yourself learn how to drive defensive driving - might be one of the ways to get cheaper insurance premium. Besides that, this will also help you drive your car safely. This is why classic car insurance is cheaper as people drive such cars slowly, carefully and occasionally. You must be knowing that the insurance terms also depends on the profession, the lifestyle and the risk of their profession from the point of view of auto insurance.

Remember to make comparison and take quotes from different insurance companies before making a decision. The more you research, the more money you will be saving by getting the best auto insurance. And don’t forget to take advantage of promotional or special offers. Remain alert !! :D

Bad credit auto loans

Posted on May 17th, 2008 by by CarPlanet

These days even if you have a bad credit history, there should be no worry for you to get an auto loan. Though you might not get a loan from the banks but there are many other sources and options available for you. However, these auto loans will have more disadvantages compared to the loan you obtain from banks. One of the disadvantages is their interest rates are high, therefore as an overall payment, you might end up paying more than the vehicle worth.

Mostly all the auto loans will require you to finish your payment within 5 years. These will actually be causing your monthly payment to be very high. There is lot of advertisement by the car-lot owners about easy financing and so on. Even though this might be good option for a bad credit car loans but you should be aware of the terms and conditions.

They will usually ask you to put a very high down payment and they might even set high interest rates for you to pay it back. Sometimes when you just missed out one month installment payment, your car might be end up being repossessed. Therefore, you should be aware of the offers that being offered to you. Only select the best and reliable processor for fast auto loans. ;)