 |  | | From From Jonathan Lamas, your About Auto & Wheels Editor | | | Word is the car you drive says a lot about your personality. For instance, a poll recently revealed that 56 percent of women say they view men who drive exotic sports cars as show-offs. Wow. Maybe it’s time to trade in that ‘Vette for a Nissan Altima! On the other hand, almost half of the women polled, 48 percent, also said that a guy’s car reflects his economic status. Choices, choices. This week we’ll take a look at what your car says about you. You might be surprised! | | | | | | The recent results of a dating site poll revealed the perceptions men and women have regarding the cars we drive. No doubt, the results were interesting. For example, 11 percent of women polled believe the car a guy drives says a lot about his feelings on having a family. Meanwhile six percent of men polled said they view women who drive fast cars as overly emotional. One thing’s for sure. There’s a big difference between perception and reality! Come along as we take a look at what your car says about you. READ NOW | | | | | In our latest review of the Toyota Yaris, one thing is certain. Toyota has made a number of improvements; each demonstrating how a few well-thought-out upgrades can really improve a vehicle. Of those changes, styling was front and center. The company also retuned the car’s steering and suspension. Better yet, with a starting price of around $15,670, the 3-door Yaris L model comes standard with features like air conditioning, power windows, and more. READ NOW | | | | | Over the years, new car reliability has improved by leaps and bounds. A good thing no doubt. That said, one important consideration of any new vehicle purchase should be maintenance costs. As our Auto Repair expert, Matthew Wright, explains, if you calculate your payment tightly, what will you do if you end up with an average of an extra $200 a month in maintenance costs? It’s a good idea to make sure you know how much it will cost to maintain that new ride before you sign on the dotted line. READ NOW | | | | A zero-emissions auto racing series? Impressive to say the least. Recently the inaugural race of the world’s first zero-emissions auto racing series was held in Beijing, China. As our Hybrid & Electric Cars expert, Larry E. Hall, explains, whether you are a motorsports fan or not, if you’re an advocate for electric vehicles you should cheer for Formula E’s success. Why? Read on. READ NOW | | | | | | | An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! | | | | | Want More From About.com? | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics
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