In all practicality you only need to warm up your engine a good 2-3 minutes. This is just enough time to head up the oil that lubricates your engine. Anything extra, just wastes gas. Idling your car can consume a good percentage of your daily gas quota. So instead of turning on your car and walking away to go shower or eat breakfast, consider all the gas your are wasting.

Instead, spend a couple minutes scraping ice and snow off your vehicle and then turning on your car. Wear gloves and a hat since your car will be cold when you drive out, but know that you are saving big bucks which is what you need during this recession.

People seem to max out their credit cards so come January you will notice more and more used vehicles for sale. Motorcycles can top the list for being on sale. So keep your eyes out if you are interested in getting a motorcycle. Be careful of lemons though. Make sure to do your research on what type of motorcycle you want and how much you want to pay for it. It’s best to get a set of questions to ask the owner such as how was it stored during the winter? Has it been in any accidents? Has the bike been involved in racing?

Interested in knowing which Audi cars are hot sellers? Take a look.

• Audi SS Coupe – On sale for $52,400. This little gem is selling around 4x faster than other Audi vehicles so it may be hard to get or even get a test drive.
• Audi Crossover Q5 – On sale for $38,000 this Audi is definately a hot car and many people want to get their hands on it.

Audi isn’t the only car maker that has some hot cars on the market. The rival Chevrolet’s Camaro is sold out everywhere you look! This car even outranked the Ford Mustang this past summer. So if you’re interested in a car, you can consider Audi’s Crossover or SS Coupe or even the Camaro, but if you don’t want to wait or drive 100 miles to a dealership, then consider a less popular car.

Data indicates that Honda owners are very tech savy and have at least a college level degree. Honda owners are also very pragmatic and don’t want to be flashy. Economical is the way to go for Honda owners. Honda representatives agree and add that their cars are dependable which is what owners want.

So if you are thinking about your next car, see if a Honda will fit your lifestyle.

State Bans

Currently there are 6 states that are banning the use of handheld cell phone use while driving. California, New York, Oregon, Connecticut, New Jersey and Washington have all banned handheld cell phone use while driving. Most states ban cell phone use for new driviers and no state has completely banned cell phone. What about texting? 18 states have prohibited texting while driving.

Either way, it’s best to not use a handheld cell phone anytime you are in the car. Invest in bluetooth technology as this will free your hands for driving.

Top 5 Most Stolen Cars

1. 1996 Dodge/Plymouth Neon 4-door Car
2. 1996 Dodge/Plymouth Neon 2-door Car
3. 1995 Acura Integra 2-door Car
4. 2001 Audi TT Quattro Roadster
5. 2002 Acura RSX Type S 2-door

Top 5 Least Stolen Cars

1. 2003 Cadillac Deville 4-door Car
2. 2002 Lincoln Continental 4-door Car
3. 2001 Lincoln Town Car 4-door Car
4. 2007 Chevrolet Impala 4-door Car
5. 2001 Toyota Avalon 4-door Car

Looking at the most stolen cars, Dodge Neon is the most stolen car. This is because more cheaper vehicles are easier to steal and don’t have heavy alarm systems. It is not so easy to explain why there are cars that are least likely to steal. The simple explanation is that they are harder to steal due to computerized technology and they have a heavy alarm system built in.

1. Chevy Corvette – Need I say more?
2. Infiniti G37 Convertible – This 2010 model is the first drop-top car for Infiniti.
3. Mazda MX-5- Cute Miata can look sexy at night with your date.
4. Audi TT- This sports coupe will have all the ladies looking at you!
5. Volkswagen Eos – This car is a cross between a Rabbit and Jetta. It’s sleek and sophisticated and a most practical car for running errands, going to work or letting the top down to feel the breeze on your face.

The new 2010 Volkswagen Beetle looks like it’s from the future. It is relaunched with a new design. It was styled in California and engineered in Germany and is powerful. What is interesting is that the new design is trying to steer away from the “chic” image from past Beetles.

The Style Of The New Beetle

The new beetle has a more modern sleek look that is suitable for the next generation. It will suite teens, males and females of all ages. No longer will you see the bug-eyed look or the rounded shape of the Beetle. It is now a more aggressive and more automobile traditional style. It hints to be a bit sporty.

Let’s hope that the new style for Volkswagen will not backfire on them.

The new 2010 Mercedes E-Class is getting some rave reviews lately. This 2- or 4-door passenger car comes as a sports coupe, luxury sports coupe, luxury sedan, or luxury sports sedan, is a car for all walks of life. It shouts a distinctive Mercedes look remnant from its European design. The new car is equipped with column-mounted Direct Select shifter and standard Comand controller. With power comes safety for this E-Class car. Top safety features include headlamps that automatically dim when they sense they might blind another driver. It comes with a standard 3.5 liter, V6 268-horsepower engine. Pricing ranges from $48,050 – $56,300.