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“The first big trend, I think, is all the stainless steel,” says Mark Connelly, senior director of testing for appliances at Consumer Reports. The good news for consumers is that manufacturers have “been doing that without the price getting too crazy.”

The abundance of stainless steel is a reflection of what’s going on in the high-end kitchen market, he says. “The more stainless steel, the more expensive,” he says, but, it’s popularity has made the sleek, shiny look more affordable for everyone over the past year.

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Dear Terry,
Why is it that in all of these articles about fuel-efficient vehicles, no one ever points out the fact that we have had cars in the past with better fuel economy than those you list in the seven sippers article?
I have a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Supercharged. It is a full-size car with numerous luxury items — head-up display, automatic dual-zone climate control, heated six-way adjustable driver seat, sun roof, electric everything, to name a few. (more…)

Sales of new cars are a good bellwether for how the economy is affecting the average consumer — and the indication is that a significant number of people are too concerned about their financial situation to buy a new vehicle this year.

In addition, sales of collector and exotic cars may be an equally good sign of how the well-heeled among us are doing.

Last month’s sixth annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in West Palm Beach, Fla., showed there’s still plenty of money being tossed about by people who want to buy cars they coveted as kids.

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Dear Terry,
Are you aware of any Web sites or publications that provide an honest listing of the best leases (including special programs and manufacturer support, etc.) currently available? I have been having trouble locating this type of information.
— Matt

Dear Matt,
I have found the Edmunds.com is the best site for this information. They detail any special lease deals, rebates, etc., according to the make and model you’re considering.
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Dear Terry,
I am looking to purchase an Acura RSX Type-S, and it is an out-of-state purchase. I’m currently located in Connecticut, but the deal will take place in New Jersey.

I am completely clueless about interstate private-party auto loans. Do they differ from other auto loans? Or will I need to apply for a personal loan?
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