Safe Driving, in an Unsafe World
People consider a variety of factors when choosing which car to buy — its features, its crash test rating, its price, etc. But appearance is also a major part of the decision-making process. In fact, according to a consumer survey done by PPG Industries, 77% of car buyers said color was a factor when they [...]
Isn’t if funny how the average man always thinks he’s a better driver than any woman on the planet no matter how many tickets he has on his extensive driving record? Of course, each one has an oh-so-valid excuse – couldn’t be his fault, could it? Before you snap under the pressure of those endless [...]
As the years slip by, your car loses its value. Why? What happens to make your car depreciate, and what can you do to help slow the process down?
Age equals wisdom, experience, and caution in almost every area of life including driving habits. Although many people dread finding themselves behind an older driver without a passing zone in sight, this is actually the safest place on the road. According to both the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety and The National Highway Traffic Safety [...]
One of the first things many lottery winner do with their winnings is buy a brand new car. Or two. Or ten. And when they buy, they don’t skimp on their new wheels. Check out the brands lottery winners love to splurge on. click the image below to enlarge Use the HTML below to embed [...]
Cars are amazing inventions. They are able to use liquid and electricity to move a steel body of parts and the occupants within it from one place to another. People use their vehicles in a variety of ways and the uses are constantly evolving with technology. In addition to carpooling on the way to work, [...]
Brace yourself, drivers: cars are about to get smarter. That may be a good thing—those who’ve had a run-in with road rage or distracted driving would argue that drivers certainly aren’t getting any smarter.So how long will it be until cars start doing some of the driving for us? How long until your four-door sedan [...]
Hybrids are advertised to the public as both wallet and eco-friendly transportation options. While they may save on fuel costs, other savings are debatable. One thing is certain – the sticker price ain’t cheap! Many people never consider the cost of insurance when buying a new car of any type, but this is typically one [...]
Think the roads are getting safer with every technological advancement and new safety feature? Find out below in this infographic about car safety and the timeline of increased personal security on the roads. For example, did you know that 470 million people died during transport in 1863? Learn more about transportation safety in the United [...]
Traditionally, manuals were more popular than automatics- they were cheaper to buy and maintain, fun to drive, and got better fuel economy. Is that still the case?
For years auto insurance advertisements were dull, mild, and straight to the point. That all changed in the late 90′s when an animated lizard became a spokesperson (spokescritter?) for a lesser known company. Since the Geico Gecko’s debut, advertisement spending for insurance companies has skyrocketed. In fact, since 2000, spending for advertising has gone up [...]