In the News: RV owners not as eager to buy RVs in 2011

In a December 2010 issue of the RV Travel Newsletter, readers/RV enthusiasts were polled on whether or not they would be inclined to purchase a new or used RV in 2011. According to the results, things aren’t looking too good for RVs in 2011 as almost 50 percent of the 1,400 RV enthusiasts who responded answered that they would DEFINITELY NOT buy an RV in 2011. Meanwhile, 34 percent of respondents said it was NOT LIKELY that they would buy while the remaining 10 percent claimed that there was a 50-50 chance they would make a purchase.
Ouch.
Perhaps it is due Read the Rest…

Video: 2011 Hyundai Elantra

In the following video, Joe Wiesenfelder from Cars.com speaks to us about the 2011 Hyundai Elantra.
It seems as if 2011 is a year of changes for many car manufacturers as they try to revamp old images and get more people out there purchasing vehicles. Among these is the Hyundai Elantra. Hyundai has come a LONG way from where it first started out; and now it seems as if they are trying to raise the bar for compact cars where style and affordability are concerned.
At first glance, the Hyundai Elantra for 2011 looks something like a cross between a Honda Civic Read the Rest…

In the News: Winter tourism expected to increase in New Hampshire

While the weather outside may be frightful, the colder temperatures are delightful for those businesses located in New Hampshire.
According to Paul Kandarian of Boston.com, a recent study showed that New Hampshire is expected to see an increase in the number of tourists by at least 4 percent over what they had back in 2009. This is due, in large part, to the avid winter sports enthusiasts…Yes, some people actually prefer cold weather!
It is estimated that approximately 6.6 million people will be breaking out their skis and snowmobiles while others spend time shopping and visiting with friends and family- all of Read the Rest…

Video: 2011 Lexus RX 350

In the following video, Bill Jackson from Cars.com takes a look at the 2011 Lexus RX 350.
As some may already be aware, the RX is one of Lexus’ popular crossover models that was redesigned for 2010. You may compare the RX to Toyota’s Venza crossover. Some notable features of the 2011 model include the starting MSRP, which is around $38,000. Additionally, if you decide to go with the 2011 Lexus RX 350 as your vehicle of choice, be forewarned that it only gets approximately 18 MPG for city driving and around 24 for highway miles.
New and noteworthy on this 2011 Read the Rest…

Tips/Advice: 3 Tips about auto transport

If you have never used an auto transport company before, you may have a few questions about the car shipping process and what is involved. The following are some quick tips to help you on your way to a great first experience using a car transport service:
3 Tips about auto transport:

Remove personal possessions. When using an auto shipping company, always make sure that you take all of your personal possessions out of your vehicle. While the auto transport process is relatively safe, objects tend to naturally shift during the transport process, which may cause personal items to break or become Read the Rest…

Cool Find of the Week: Fastest motorized scooter ever

Just because you are restricted to using a motorized scooter to help you get around from place to place doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to travel…slowly.
At the age of 31, Colin Furze spent almost three months converting a standard motorized scooter into a machine capable of reaching speeds of up to nearly 70 miles per hour.
Yes, you heard that right: 70 miles per hour. While he didn’t have to quit his day job as a plumber, Furze still managed to make headlines, landing a possible coveted spot amongst other Guinness World Records heroes as he is now being considered Read the Rest…