Safe Driving, in an Unsafe World
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On the heels of bailing out the automotive industry, President Barack Obama told a crowd: “The fact that we’re standing in this magnificent factory today is a testament to the decisions we made.” See how reinvestment in Detroit helped recover the American auto industry.
We’re still in the first quarter of 2011, meaning we’ve got months and months of fascinating automotive news and innovations to look forward to. Whether you are an auto expert or a casual car lover, these facts will keep your engines revved up for the rest of 2011. Here’s what 2011 has in store for [...]
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 [...]
You know you can get a ticket for running a red light or speeding down the interstate, but in California, you can get citations for a few reasons that are rather unusual. This infographic features 5 eyebrow-raising laws anyone cruising through California should know. click the image below to enlarge Use the HTML below to [...]
People drink and drive every day. When are they most likely to be on the road? How do you spot them? Check out the infographic below to find out.
Drivers are always looking for ways to cut the cost of car insurance. What many people don’t realize is that insurance companies are constantly looking at new and innovative ways to keep their costs down, as well. Car insurance is an industry based almost entirely on risk—the insurance firm takes a gamble (an educated gamble [...]
When buying a car, you might want to think about how likely it is your car will be stolen. A lot of factors come into play, including the model of the car you choose to buy and where you’re going to be driving it. So what should you be looking out for? Here is a [...]
It’s easy to lose sight of the main thing you’re actually meant to be doing behind the wheel:driving. A distracted driver is someone partaking in a non-driving activity that has potential to distract you from the primary task of driving and increase the risk of crashing. Here’s a breakdown of how easily someone can be [...]
For those looking to purchase a car, the amount of work and preparation required can be overwhelming. In fact, the entire process is so time-consuming that the average shopper needs about two weeks to complete a sale, from the time they start looking to the time they drive off the lot. Keeping this in mind, [...]
So, you’re shopping for that college dream car. You may not have a great deal of money to work with, but just because you’re on a budget and can’t afford the most luxurious model doesn’t mean you have to end up with a junker. Here is some advice to help you get a car you [...]
Think that old speeding ticket will fall off after 12 months? Think again! In most states, 3-5 years is the typical life of a ticket on your auto report, which affects your insurance premium. Spikes and drops in rates are influenced by a lot of factors; if you want to know which things are hiking [...]
Toy cars have gone through many changes over the years. From the early days of the automobile, toy cars have made interesting collectibles and playthings. As the industrial system replaced the skilled artisan, the materials changed. Sometimes, those changes were the result of war time needs. However, the fact remains that the toy car remains [...]