Saab Files Bankruptcy

In a not-so-surprising development, the Swedish automobile company Saab has filed for bankruptcy protection in lieu of lagging sales, work stoppages and increasing debt. The filing comes as a surprise to virtually no-one in the automotive industry, and even auto transporters have noticed a significant decrease in Saab vehicles being shipped. The company is currently waiting for Chinese investors to come through with some much needed money, but until it gets past the regulatory phase, the company will be in financial limbo.

Toyota Working With Tesla for New Electric Vehicle

Toyota has teamed up with Tesla in their latest move to curb the alternative energy market - their latest partner is none other than the famous electric vehicle maker Tesla, who has begun working on a brand new electric-powered Toyota RAV4. Nothing is set in stone as of yet, but rumors from sources inside Toyota put the value of the deal around $1 billion - a big chunk of change, but definitely a worthy one. As auto transporters can attest to, Toyota is still one of the best-selling brands in the United States, and their stock is only going to continue to go up. For Tesla, who has been looking for a way to turn a major profit after financial troubles over the past few years, this comes as a welcome lifeboat for a dying company.

Obama White House Steps Up, Demands Better Fuel Economy from Large Vehicles

For the first time in history, fire trucks and other large vehicles such as semi trucks, concrete mixers, and others are going to be seeing the way that mainstream vehicles have to go - better fuel economy. It comes at a time when large vehicles are becoming increasingly harder and harder to fuel, but the Obama white house is saying that by enacting this new law businesses will save billions in fuel costs, as well as an increase in air quality and public health. However, auto transporters are not looking forward to it, as it means that they will have to update their rigs - and for many, that’s not an easy thing to do.

4-Cylinder Engines More Popular Than Ever

In the wake of high gas prices and pushes for environmentally friendly vehicles that save at the pump, customers are turning away from six-cylinder and eight-cylinder engines in record numbers. Auto transporters have noticed a decline in v6 and v8 engines over the years, and the numbers don’t lie: four-cylinder engines account for 43% of vehicles on the road today, up from 25% in 2005, while v8 engine sales have dropped to just 18% from 29% just six years ago. Six cylinders dropped from 43% to 37%, and analysts are projecting more drops over the next few years.

Portland, OR Hotbed for Electric Cars

As a Pacific Northwest resident, I feel it’s my duty to report when something happens to shine the light on our wet little corner of the United States. According to All Cars Electric, Portland, OR has become one of the leading cities for electric vehicles and charging stations, outranking such major cities as Chicago, Los Angeles and New York for the number of charging stations as well as the ease of use and access. Many auto shipping companies have noticed a rise in the number of electric and hybrid vehicles moving out of the Northwest, and auto shipping drivers have also noticed that more and more charging stations are popping up. Looks like the Pacific Northwest is leading the country for once. Although we did have Jimi Hendrix.

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M2Reeves: Beating out the Competition

Recently, M2reevescarshipping.com has made a few additions to their website. First and foremost, they've personalized the site by providing photographs of all their personnel. This addition allows customers to form some sort of bond, as it is easier to do business with a company when you have a face with the voice. Providing automotive services and unrivaled customer service, M2Reeves assists their customers in finding the best possible deal regarding car shipping. Whether or not the vehicle is used or purchased brand new, M2Reeves offers door-to-door service; picking your car up and delivering it to a location of your choice.

This service is a major plus within this industry. With online car buying easier than ever, it is becoming increasingly popular for consumers to purchase vehicles online. While there are certain fees, such as transport fees, which are implied and not always provided up front, M2Reeves eliminates any frustrating situations regarding hidden fees by providing an instant quote section which calculates the overall costs (all fees included) for shipping any specific vehicle. Pulling their quotes from a group of auto transporters who they've worked with extensively over the course of the last few years, M2Reeves is able to assist their customers ship anything from boats, cars, motor homes, and other similar vehicles. So the next time you want a friendly, customer service oriented company to take care of your car shipping needs, contact M2Reevescarshipping.com.