Finding information about past, current, and future car
offerings used to be a task that involved wading through countless glossy
magazines, perusing bulky sales brochures, shifting through inky newspapers, and
skimming through a host of other print material of varying sizes and depths.
How many of us have subscribed to 2, 4, or even 5 or more publications just to
get the latest information about our favorite cars? Today, thanks to the
internet, there are a host of sites available to learn more about your classic
and to take a look at concept cars. I will list some of my favorites here; I
hope that you will enjoy scrutinizing them as much as I have.
The Detroit News I doubt that there is a single newspaper in
the USA that matches the depth and breadth of coverage that The Detroit News
provides on a daily basis about the automobile industry. It certainly makes
sense that they are the leader, given that the Detroit area has long been the
bastion of American automotive might.
Visit www.detnews.com for more information.
Car and Driver One of my favorite print magazines shares a
lot of useful information right online. My favorite feature is their break down
by make and model of every single car on the market. C&D even gives
visitors full access to some really great road tests they have performed on a
whole host of vehicles. Very informative: www.caranddriver.com
Auto Blog Some of the best and most honest information can
be read through this particular blog site. Vehicles of every stripe and
persuasion are covered; breaking make/model information is shared, and readers
are quick to add their personal comments. Sometimes the responses are
hilarious, while other times they seem politically charged. No matter, the
information given is certainly useful: www.autoblog.com
Edmunds Good information on current models and they seem to
have a grasp on upcoming offerings too. Compare what they write about future
models and they generally have the best "off the record" information
of anyone: www.edmunds.com
Car Survey Similar to the Auto Blog, Car Survey allows users
to blog in information about their vehicle. If you own a ’74 Monte Carlo, an
’83 Fairmount, or a ’95 Intrepid, then comments about your make/model are
featured by owners who have the same car as you. A good place to trace the
history of specific models, foreign and domestic too: www.carsurvey.com
Assorted Sites Lastly, several smaller sites dedicated to
specific car brands such as allpars.com can be extremely helpful as well as are
certain commercial sites touting Car parts. I also regularly refer to various car
clubs and automaker sites for detailed information.
So, what is the best part of conducting research on the
internet for car information? Well, two actually: it is both fast and it is
usually free. Now, Google your way over and find out all the information you
need about your cabriolet, your pocket rocket, your off-roader, or your
minivan. Everything you need is right at your finger tips and certain to pique
your interest.
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