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Refinancing auto loan

Aug 11, 2010
Question: Is it possible to refinance an auto loan (I believe it is currently about 9.5%) if we were "upside down" going in to the purchase? Terri,...

Lease a car

Jul 26, 2010
Question: My wife and I both have older cars that are paid off and are considering upgrading one of the cars to something newer. The car we would...

Financing for used car

Jul 15, 2010
Question: I was lucky enough to get a fabulous job offer just as the recession hit. I've been saving money to buy a car, preferably used. This will...

A Tesla...for the resta'ya

Jun 30, 2010
So far, this week's been a big bonanza for Tesla Motors. The electric car company raised $226 million with its IPO Monday, and the share price has...

Tesla keeps going

Jun 29, 2010
Tesla, makers of an all-electric incredibly expensive car, will have enough cash to continue operating for at least another couple of years after...

Flying car getting closer

Jun 28, 2010
The Federal Aviation Administration has granted a weight restriction exemption to flying car manufacturer Terrafugia that could pave the way to...

New vs used car

Jun 16, 2010
Question: I'm trying to figure out a few things regarding buying a car. We always buy used, does it ever make sense economically to buy a new car?...

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Does voice recognition know what you're talking about?

Jun 10, 2010
On today's show we talk about new technology that lets you and your car have a conversation. Well, maybe not a conversation, per se, more just...

Car charging stations coming to town

Jun 4, 2010
Coulomb Technologies is seeking to install 4,600 charging stations for electric cars in nine metro areas by the end of 2011.  The charging...

Save for car

Jan 25, 2010
Question: I am saving up for a new car. I put away, above and beyond the normal expenses on my current vehicle, fifty cents for every mile I drive,...