background preloader

Official Kelley Blue Book Values You Can Trust From kbb.com

The 40 MPG Cars of 2014 The list of cars rated to return city/highway combined fuel economy of 40 mpg or greater is now 30 vehicles long, with more 2014 models to come as the EPA rates them. From hybrids and plug-ins to pure electric vehicles and even one gas-only entry, the list of 40+ mpg... Read Full Article The future keeps getting more affordable Underneath the sea of acronyms, ambiguous descriptions, and confusing marketing messages lies the true essence of in-vehicle infotainment and electronics: Better living through technology. But keeping up to speed on the most recent advancements in consumer technology can be exhausting,...

http://www.kbb.com/

Related:  Drivers Ed

iPad text editing concept comes to life thanks to this jailbreak tweak When Cody posted about Daniel Hooper’s iPad keyboard demo, we had no idea that it would be as popular as it has turned out to be. Thousands of retweets later, the public has spoken out against how terrible the iPad’s editing situation is. I think John Gruber summed it up best when he noted that the iPad was a great for typing, but poor for editing. The iPad keyboard demo video was created with the hopes that Apple would respond and implement something similar in the upcoming version of iOS. There’s even instructions included on the video for submitting a bug report to Apple.

Natural Hazards Gateway Every year in the United States, natural hazard events threaten lives and livelihoods, resulting in deaths and billions of dollars in damage. The USGS works with many partners to monitor, assess, and conduct targeted research on a wide range of natural hazards so that policymakers and the public have the understanding they need to enhance preparedness, response and resilience. In 2010, the USGS realigned its organizational structure around the missions identified in the USGS Science Strategy.

How to Get the Best Price on a New Car - Step by Step Instructions Before We Begin... I'm assuming you've already narrowed your choice of vehicle down to one or two very specific models, and are ready to make the purchase. The process I've outlined works best if you give yourself at least one week to go through all the steps. Thousands of U.S. Lemons Resold to Unknowing Canadians; Free Carfax Lemon Check Available for Consumers CENTREVILLE, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Droves of dangerous used cars declared lemons in the United States have made their way into Canada and are being resold to uninformed consumers. A recent report by CBC News highlights the plight of Canadian car buyers who are unaware these cars are parked their driveway. To help identify vehicles bought back by auto manufacturers, used car shoppers can check for lemon brands using the free Carfax Lemon Check at www.carfax.com.

Coolest cars under $18,000 - 1 - Dodge Dart (1) Base price: $15,995 Fuel economy: 25 City / 36 Hwy Thanks to the ever-decreasing cost of technology and improved manufacturing techniques -- not to mention cutthroat competition -- it's easier than ever to find a relatively inexpensive car that's still looks good while being fun to drive and good on gas. The experts at Kelley Blue Book have selected these as their favorites among the lowest-cost new cars. The new Dodge Dart, based on engineering from Italy's Fiat Group, earned the top spot in Kelley Blue Book's estimation. LOGiiX Styluses Review At some point, most tablet and smartphone owners think about buying a stylus. Today I have threes styluses from LOGiiX to show you that can be used for writing, drawing and even presenting at your next meeting. LOGiiX isn’t a company that I was familiar with before they contacted me to ask if I’d review some of their offerings. I’m happy to say that the quality of their products is top notch. But let’s delve in a bit deeper.

NO DEGREE REQUIRED / Technical courses gain fav... Photo: KURT ROGERS/THE CHRONICLE Linda Fonseca looks at her set of finger prints through a 10 power loop. Mark Hawthorne's Physical Evidence class at City College is part of the story that you don't have to have a four year degree to achieve middle class. FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2007 KURT ROGERS/THE CHRONICLE SAN FRANCISCO THE CHRONICLE KURT ROGERS/THE CHRONICLE FUTUREJOB01_0130_kr.jpg Ran on: 04-01-2007 Truck-driving student Rita Hamlett takes her turn in the simulator at Goodwill's training academy in San Francisco's Bayview district. less

The Best Used Cars Under $10,000 February 2, 2012 Buying a used car is the smartest way to save money. And now is a great time to buy a used car while prices are still low - they will steadily increase towards summer and peak in August. Consumer Reports has compiled their list of the best used cars for under $10,000. Women's Auto Help Center Debuts: A Special Website for Women Car Buyers 31 October 1997 Women's Auto Help Center Debuts: A Special Website for Women Car Buyers SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 31 -- A new website that provides free research to women car buyers and answers women's questions as they shop for new vehicles launched this week on the Internet. Called the Women's Auto Help Center ( the site is the first to offer automotive information tailored to women's interests and actively invite questions from women who want to know specifics about the vehicles they're shopping for.

Related:  Car Culture