Safe Driving, in an Unsafe World
The EPA has been making big changes to federal emission requirements of new cars. The push to have greener and environmentally friendly cars have been have on the agenda for many years but from August 2011 there will be big changes. See what the EPA is trying to do below and how it will change [...]
Summer is the optimal time to hit the open road for a long vacation, weekend getaway, or a nice Sunday drive. It sounds pleasant until you consider that summer is also the optimal time for extreme heat, bumper-to-bumper traffic, and insane weather patterns—from hurricanes to golf ball-sized hail. While you find your skin melting into [...]
From walking to cycling, trains to subways, some countries just get away owning fewer vehicles. Can you guess which nations own the most vehicles? The answer might surprise you! Oil dependency in these car-hungry countries is surprisingly high, too, largely because of the vehicles they require for transportation.
Ask any car racing fan what they enjoy about watching the sport, and the majority will tell you they get a kick out of the high speeds and battles for pole position. However, these high speed chases can come at a price. As sadistic as it may sound, crashes in car racing are some of [...]
Being prepared for any situation can go long way to improve your chances of survival during a catastrophic event. Based on your geographic location, you have different events to worry about. Below we have put together a basic list of general items you always want to keep on hand. We have also put together event [...]
No matter what part of the world you are in, safe driving can be an obstacle at times. Between the northern snow and sleet and the lightning capital of the world you can be caught in all kinds of weather. 24% of accidents are essentially caused by poor weather conditions, that’s 1,000,000 car accidents a [...]
Those cute little lights on your dashboard aren’t there to look pretty – they’re trying to tell you something. Depending on what lights up, it could be anything from “Fasten your seat belt” to “Get me to a mechanic before I blow!” If you have no idea what your dashboard lights mean, you’re not alone. [...]
Planning on a road trip? You might want to think twice about what cities you choose to drive in. A recent survey showed which cities were the Worst Cities to Drive In. Cities were graded on tailgating, double parking, no regard for lane lines and turn signals, even unpaved roads and gutsy jaywalkers proved to [...]
With over 208 million licensed drivers in 2008, the freeways of the U.S. are starting to look more like bumper car rides at a carnival. It takes advanced driving skills to navigate through traffic jams full of elderly drivers with vision problems and teen drivers with lead feet. Those skills are not taught in traditional [...]
People were so excited by early vehicles that safety didn’t come into consideration for quite a while. Which safety features do you think were developed first? From turning signals to airbags, anti-lock brakes to seat belts, there are many ways to keep your body safer, now. Read the infographic below to learn when these items [...]
When it comes to holiday decorations, the line between trendy and tacky is as thin as a string of tinsel. It’s difficult to keep from overdoing your decorations or doing something really corny. You’ve seen all of the hideous Christmas decorations out there, but are there any you can use in your car that are [...]
When driving, you tend to only think of traffic lights when they turn red and make you late to work. But how do they affect the environment, how do they work to keep people safe? Here’s a look at some of the current and future traffic technology designed to benefit drivers and the world around [...]
With over 208 million licensed drivers in 2008, the freeways of the U.S. are starting to look more like bumper car rides at a carnival. It takes advanced driving skills to navigate through traffic jams full of elderly drivers with vision problems and teen drivers with lead feet. Those skills are not taught in traditional [...]
Most people have a first aid kit in their homes, but having one in your car is just as important. Unfortunately, there are a wide range of car emergencies that can occur.. Don’t allow yourself to go unprepared! This guide will tell you some basic items to include in your car first aid kit. CAR [...]
Gone are the days of using road maps and guide books to plan road trips and family vacations. Today travelers need little more than their smartphone.
Keeping your car clean can cost up to $300 per detailing service if you are a stickler for cleanness. Using an automated car wash would be better for the environment though, since they use three times less water by recycling it. Here is how car washes really work. click to enlarge
Buying a new car can be a pretty stressful experience, especially if you don’t know how to read your car salesman. Here are some tips for decoding your car sales person and what to look for before you close the deal, as for example lining up your car insurance. click to enlarge
Technology, such as computers and cellphones, has been an active part of Generation Y from birth to adulthood. So it’s not surprising a recent Deloitte survey of Gen Y drivers found that in-car technology is one of the biggest factors when choosing which vehicle to buy. Automakers have taken notice by incorporating such technological inventions [...]
The future of what fuels transport-whether public or private-is under constant review. Various fuel types have been positioned as the solution to the problem of rising oil costs and the threat of global warming, such as hydrogen, propane, ethanol, electricity, biodiesel, and natural gas.
Since prehistoric man first carved a chunk of wood into a rudimentary wheel, our dreams of futuristic vehicles have driven the evolution of the wheeled-conveyance, from Roman chariots, to high-performance automobiles. In today’s world, true motor maniacs drool over concept cars without batting an eye at the luscious booth babe who is strategically positioned to [...]