Phil Bailey's Automobile World

Cut out the hybrids, go diesel power in the short term
and wait for real electric cars to arrive.

Picture of the week.

A Mafia Staff Car..........

The Tesla Car Company - The business plan.

Oh, there is one?

Car washes

Washing cars is now a $15 billion industry.
And the big chains are getting into the act.
Are they any better than your local splash and dash?

A road trial of the "luxury" TATA Nano.

Coming soon to a Chrysler showroom near you?

Some dealers are starting to offer auto leases again.

As ever, the number crunching is vital before a decision is made.

Certified Pre-Owned cars.
They cost quite a lot more than for a private sale
and the decision is still yours.

Buying a brand-new car is a profoundly strange thing to do.

Used car warranties.
Are they worth what they cost?

Can 32,000 scientists really be wrong?
(As opposed to one ancient mechanical engineer, like me.)

Fuel economy.
The reality of hybrids and other cars.

Index of earlier articles.
Toyota Highlander
The five speed automatic transmission problem continues.

RECALLS & SECRET WARRANTIES.

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