Al Wannestadt
Al Wannestadt is an automotive enthusiast and researcher. In his spare time he works on restoring historic muscle cars. He works as an independant consultant for CarLocate, a directory listing new and used cars. They also have research pages for other hybrids like the 2010 Honda Insight
Articles by this Author
Changes Made to NHTSA 5-Star Rating System
- By Al Wannestadt
- Published May 13th, 2012
- Automotive
- Unrated
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been performing their New Car Assessment Program, perhaps better known as the Five-Star Safety Rating System, since 1978 However, this year they have decided to shake things up and have drastically revised the system
5 Safety Features Every Car Should Have
- By Al Wannestadt
- Published May 6th, 2012
- Automotive
- Unrated
When shopping for a new car the safety of that vehicle and the features it uses to keep all occupants safe is the most important thing to look for Before purchasing a car make sure to check for these 5 things, and if the car doesn't have them, consider looking elsewhere
Fiat Returns to the US
- By Al Wannestadt
- Published April 25th, 2012
- Automotive
- Unrated
Fiat is making its return to the United States after a failed attempt 27 years ago This change comes after Fiat took a controlling interest in the Chrysler brand, and made plans to combine the two automakers to become a larger player in the global auto industry
Ferrari Cars Take Control
- By Al Wannestadt
- Published April 9th, 2012
- Automotive
- Unrated
Automakers are constantly searching for new technology and features They have to be, considering that consumers are always looking for their vehicles to be more comfortable, convenient, safer, and more fun to drive, and reward the car manufacturers who provide these results
How Much is the "New Car" Smell Worth?
- By Al Wannestadt
- Published March 11th, 2012
- Automotive
- Unrated
Buying a new car is one of the most exciting times in your life, especially if it’s your first time A lot of recent college graduates with their first real jobs will go off and buy a brand new car as their first “real world”, grown-up purchase
Finding an American-Made Car
- By Al Wannestadt
- Published March 3rd, 2012
- Automotive
- Unrated
How do you know if your car is made in America The pride Americans used to take in owning an “American-made” vehicle seemed to disappear for a few years, but has recently been making a comeback, along with a strong desire to help local companies and the U
Taking Care of Your Car
- By Al Wannestadt
- Published February 28th, 2012
- Automotive
- Unrated
What does your car mean to you Is it simply a mode of transportation that gets your from point A to point B
Sales of Luxury Cars Are on the Rise
- By Al Wannestadt
- Published February 20th, 2012
- Automotive
- Unrated
Like most industries, the car business has suffered over the last few years due to the economic crisis However, recent reports show that the industry has picked up again within the last year, which is great news for auto manufacturers and consumers alike
Driving in the Snow and Ice
- By Al Wannestadt
- Published February 14th, 2012
- Automotive
- Unrated
The winter is fast approaching and for most of us this means the snow is about to start falling All the snow and ice can cause many problems for vehicles and slippery conditions on the roads
Car Apps For Your Smartohone
- By Al Wannestadt
- Published February 11th, 2012
- Automotive
- Unrated
Cars and phones can be a good combination While it is still unsafe to text or talk on the phone while driving, Smartphones and automakers are teaming up in a different way
