When leasing a car, some dealers will try to put you into a balloon loan, which seems like a lease, but it isn’t. What is a Balloon Lease Payment? A balloon lease payment is a conventional auto loan with lower monthly payments along with a heavy amount to be paid as a balloon payment at Read More
What is Leasing Wear and Tear?
After three or four years of using a leased vehicle, it is foreseeable for the vehicle to show marks of wear and tear. The leasing companies and the lessors are well aware of this fact and expect a reasonable amount of wear and tear comparative to the car’s mileage and age. You will have to Read More
Digital Overtaking: How Hackers are seeking ways to manipulate automotive software
Cars nowadays pack a punch with a variety of interesting features. The automotive industry has seen a massive transformation in the last ten years. So much so, that you can perform all the activities such as playing movies, music, take calls, and get directions for the GPS. The modern vehicles of today come with an Read More
Tesla Model S Plaid: Everything we know so far!
Tesla launched the Ludicrous Speed upgrade for the Model S sedan four years ago, claiming that the next thing to come from the automobile manufacturer is going to be Maximum Plaid. The Plaid mode was basically vowed for the new Tesla Roadster and was also previewed (prototype) at the Roadster reveal in November 2017. Following Read More
Tesla’s “Smart Summon” feature is under scrutiny by the NHTSA
The automobile industry is gearing towards self-driving and autonomous cars. Although it will be several years before such vehicles replace conventional vehicles, automobile companies have introduced some features that give a glimpse of how autonomous vehicles will be. Automakers promise that an autonomous vehicle will make highways safe since accidents due to human error will Read More
Signing the Car Deal – What happens next?
We have covered pretty much what happens during a car deal. But what happens next? How do things unfold once you have signed the car dealership? For starters, whatever queries and concerns you may now have are going to be directed to the finance company from now onwards, not the dealer. So, here are a Read More
EV 101: Guide on different types of EVs
The market for EVs is expanding. According to the International Energy Agency, in 2018, the global electric fleet increased by 2 million. There were about 5.1 million electric vehicles in the market in 2018. Government policies, such as tax reductions and exemption, play a significant role in this. With a variety of EVs in the Read More
10 Reasons to Switch to an Electric Vehicle in 2020
Most of the world’s prominent car manufacturers are busy getting on with electrifying their model ranges. There are more electric vehicles (EV) than ever on our roads because the switch to EV is truly underway. EVs are fast, efficient, and cheap to run; therefore, it won’t come as a surprise to hear that most consumers Read More
The standard safety features that you should know when buying a car
The safety features in a car have evolved over the years. These features ensure the safety of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. Apart from the standard features that cars offer, latest models offer a variety of safety features as well. Although these features are not present in all cars, having them in your vehicle can mean Read More
What is new in the 2019 Nissan Leaf?
Back in 2010, the introduction of Nissan Leaf had everyone roaring. Nissan Leaf, the first car of its kind, had people hoping for an electric vehicle revolution, which was soon to follow. Since then, the automobile industry has seen many EVs, but none have come close to the economical, family-car that is the Nissan Leaf. Read More