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UPDATE: Consumer Takes Sleazy Prius Salesman To Court

23 months after we first posted her story, Angela Weigold writes in with the latest update about a Prius salesmen who left multiple harassing phone messages daily, calling Anela a "whore" and put her phone number on online escort websites. More »

3:23 PM on Mon Jul 7 2008
By Ben Popken
25,448 views, 41 comments

death of the suv

Car Sales Plummet: Automakers Just Don't Make The Cars You Want

CNNMoney says that consumers are avoiding gas guzzling SUVs and buying... nothing! whaddayaknow. More »

fuel economy

When Does It Make Financial Sense To Downsize Your Car?

Over at Consumer Reports they've been running the numbers, trying to figure out when it makes financial sense to downsize into a more fuel efficient car. More »

6:59 PM on Tue Jun 17 2008
By Meg Marco
9,669 views, 77 comments

high mileage

High Gas Prices Transform Geo Metros From Weak To Chic

The formerly mocked and neglected Geo Metro is finding new popularity amidst high gas prices. According to CNN, the Geo Metro is making a spectacular comeback, especially on eBay. You might be surprised to learn that the Geo Metro and Toyota Prius get nearly the same gas mileage. Now consider that a Metro can be found for about $7000 compared to a new Prius which costs $21,000+, it becomes easy to see the attraction. Details, inside... More »

9:51 AM on Wed May 21 2008
By Jay Slatkin
11,742 views, 103 comments

Latest by JamalMozie: I have never cared about what anyone has to say about what I drive. It's time to WAKE UP more »

bite back

Reader Takes Comfort In Making The DMV Type The F-Word In A Legal Document

The DMV is making reader Paul surrender his license plates because they could stand for something untoward, but he takes solace in the fact that he made them type a nasty word in a legal document. More »

7:17 PM on Wed Dec 5 2007
By Meg Marco
13,377 views, 63 comments

whoops

Computer Glitch Causes Toyota Prius To Fail Georgia Emissions Test

If you bought a Toyota Prius and have been trying to pass an emissions test in Georgia, you're probably pretty stressed out right about now. More »

1:57 PM on Tue Nov 27 2007
By Meg Marco
5,460 views, 54 comments

automobiles

UPDATE: Consumer Takes Sleazy Prius Salesman To Court

Angela Weigold writes in what's new with her case against a dirtbag Prius salesman, James Gentile. This was a guy who, after the deal went raw, left multiple harassing phone messages daily, called Angela a "whore" and put her phone number on online escort websites. More »

6:59 PM on Tue Jan 30 2007
By Ben Popken
2,621 views, 12 comments

Latest by E-Bell: A jury trial should not cost the defendant a dime, except for the time of his attorney. If he more »

automobiles

UPDATE: Consumer Takes Sleazy Prius Salesman To Court

Angela Weigold writes in what's new with her case against a dirtbag Prius salesman. This was a guy who, after the deal went raw, left multiple harassing phone messages daily, called Angela a "whore" and put her phone number on online escort websites: More »

11:54 AM on Thu Jan 18 2007
By Ben Popken
2,102 views, 5 comments

Latest by MonkeyMonk: He's probably worried about the "conviction" part of the criminal case because of the upcoming civil case where he could more »

automobiles

Consumer Takes Sleazy Prius Salesman To Court

An update on the Weingolds who are suing a Prius salesman, claiming he screwed them over on a sale and then proceeded to leave threatening messages on their answering machine. More »

11:18 AM on Tue Oct 31 2006
By Ben Popken
3,412 views, 18 comments

automobiles

UPDATE: Sleazy Prius Deal Ends in Salesman's Arrest Warrant

In the case of Prius sale gone wrong, Mark tells us that he met with a lawyer this weekend. The lawyer agreed to help sue ~~Mr. Gentile, the salesman.~~Dan Wolf Toyota of Naperville. Yay. Lawsuits. More »

12:45 AM on Tue Jul 25 2006
By Ben Popken
4,039 views, 14 comments

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