Presented with a number of attractive year-end sales events, almost two-thirds of new and used car shoppers are planning on making a purchase in the next three months. Kelley Blue Book's Market Intelligence Customer Sentiment Survey found that 62 percent are expecting to buy, setting up a successful fourth quarter for the auto industry.

Along with showing that a large swath of shoppers are looking to buy in the near future, the study also indicated that many of them already know what they're looking for. In particular, 55 percent of those polled have decided on the segment while 54 percent have settled on a price. New car buyers are planning to spend an average of just over $28,000, while used car buyers are expecting to pay an average of $11,415.

"Consumers seem to know what they want… it is just a matter of finding it in the current marketplace," said Kelley Blue Book research analyst Camryn Craig. "Inventory levels improved in September and are expected to continue improving through the end of the year."

Drivers who know what they're looking for will want to head to New Jersey Auto Auction, which carries plenty of makes and models at affordable prices.

Some of the most eco-friendly cars in the country recently hit the streets in Southern California in the form of taxi cabs. Ten Ford Transit Connect cabs, which are powered by compressed natural gas, were put into service on Friday, USA Today reports.

The early squad of innovative cabs is just one of many that will come in the future, the company says. Though currently limited to the Yellow Cab of Orange Country, they will soon be making an appearance in Anaheim, California as well. Additionally, Transit Connect cabs are also in use in Las Vegas and Chicago.

"Our goal is to convert our entire fleet to alternative fuels, so bringing the CNG Transit Connect Taxis into service is (a) step in that direction," Tim Conlon, president of California Yellow Cab said in a statement.

Honda has unveiled a specially-designed Civic that runs on the alternative fuel, but it is only available in four states, California being one of them, according to the publication.

Though it may be a few years off until such alternative fuel sources are made available to a wider audiences, motorists looking to find a fuel-efficient compact cars can look at New Jersey Auto Auction, which offers plenty of models at affordable prices.

Technology has undoubtedly changed the way that people drive their cars, but results of a recent survey indicate that motorists may be relying too heavily on such devices. In fact, 63 percent of those polled in the MetLife Auto & Home study believed that drivers use technology too much while operating their cars.

Also revealed in the study was that just 29 percent of people believe that technology has made people safer drivers. Although features such as devices that can warn you if there is a car in your blind spot and help you back up were intended to improve safety, it may have the opposite effect on some drivers.

"Technology advancements have greatly improved the comfort and safety of cars, but over-reliance on these features can be dangerous – drivers need to remember that it's still up to them to operate their vehicles in a safe and responsible manner," MetLife president Bill Moore said.

Of course, these features can all have their advantages when used appropriately. Anybody looking to get behind the wheel of a used car that has the latest safety features can check out New Jersey Auto Auction, which has plenty of makes and model at affordable prices.

It's not unusual for auto manufacturers to try their hand in other areas besides cars, but Porshe recently entered new ground. The popular high-performance maker is set to unveil its line of jeans, USA Today reports.

The jeans will debut at a boutique in Beverly Hill, and much like the cars themselves they certainly won't come cheap. At the low end of the spectrum, a pair could cost around $390, but some are as expensive as $900.

The unveiling will be part of Thursday's Fashion's Night Out, and will feature an appearance from Kaley Cuoco, the buxom blond who stars on the hit CBS comedy The Big Bang Theory. The jeans are part of a new denim line released by Porsche Design.

While it might seem like an unlikely fit, cars and fashion often go hand in hand, according to a 2010 Los Angeles Times article touting the opening of an exhibit celebrating the link at the Peterson Automotive Museum.

"Cars and clothing are two of the most revealing things about a person," the Petersen's curator, Leslie Kendall, told the Times.

Being the Vice President certainly has its perks, including getting to ride in some of the most high-tech cars in the world. However, for current VP Joe Biden, that luxury has somewhat of a negative effect – he misses driving cars himself.

Biden, the son of a car salesman, has been around the automotive industry nearly his whole life. He recently spoke with Car and Driver magazine, and the fact that he can't get behind the wheel of his own ride is something that continues to irk him.

"I still have my 1967 Goodwood-green Corvette, 327, 350-horse, with a rear-axle ratio that really gets up and goes," Biden told the publication. "The Secret Service won’t let me drive it. I’m not allowed to drive anything. It’s the one thing I hate about this job. I’m serious."

Though he never gets the opportunity to take cars out on the open road, he mentioned that he has been able to drive his brother's Cadillac on his driveway and said that it might be able to compete with his '67 Corvette.

Anybody who loves driving as much as Biden might want to get behind the wheel of a used car from New Jersey Auto Auction, which offers plenty of makes and models at affordable prices.