Safe Driving, in an Unsafe World
Most people associate the word “autumn” with beautiful colors, and “winter” with the nasty weather—so it may come as a surprise that fall is the most dangerous season of the year to go for a drive. According to the Federal Highway Administration’s Road Weather Management Program, nearly a quarter of the six million vehicle crashes [...]
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 [...]
With all the nooks and crannies, both inside and outside, found on a car it’s no wonder most car owners opt for a cheap wash at a gas station, with the occasional quarter vacuum of the floor mats. But if you are using your car for a special occasion—like a hot date to an up-scale restaurant [...]
The relationship between a driver and their mechanic is often a difficult one. Your mechanic is meant to be an expert in what they do, so you should be able to trust them. But how do you know that your mechanic isn’t trying to overcharge you? It turns out there are plenty of things your mechanic [...]
A vehicle’s computer controls various functions, from engine timing to driver assist and traction control. Computers have been used to improve safety and performance on modern day vehicles. See where they started and how far they have come over the past 100 years. click the image below to enlarge Use the HTML below to embed [...]
The average person spends $84,000 on car insurance over the course of a lifetime. To put that number into perspective, we’re showcasing other ways you could spend that much money (on a house, or on a luxury sports car) We could also compare that figure to the following lifetime costs: click the image below to [...]
Many carmakers have made popular models and enjoyed a great deal of success throughout history. This isn’t t say those same carmakers didn’t suffer same sort of failure on at least on of their models.
Advice on car care and safety is rampant, both on and off the internet. Just how much of it it true? While some tips are spot on, you might be surprised at how many “facts” are really myths.
Our roads are filled with them: stop signs, billboards, advertisements; you name it. Most of the time they’re normal, correct—and boring. Every now and then (out of either sheer brilliance or stupidity) someone screws them up. Whatever the reason, these signs have one thing in common; they’re worth a second look! If you’re lucky, you’ll [...]
Drivers across America are aware of the costs associated with owning a car. From routine maintenance to really cool rims, an automobile can be a money pit on wheels. One of the more expensive (and yet legally necessary) bills you have to pay each month is for your auto insurance. Photo source: most-expensive.net Although some [...]
Sure, tires are expensive, but they also account for the most important element of safety in your car. Most people don’t know that they’re driving around with one or more unsafe tires. Unsafe tires equal accidents equal paying even more in the long run. It’s always a good idea to have adequate car insurance coverage [...]
There are different laws, rules and regulations when it comes to driving a car and you need to know all of them if you want to pass your driving test. But what about driving laws in other countries? Generally, the same rules about maintaining the legal speed limit and courteous driving apply, but in many [...]
There’s a certain gratification that comes from personally detailing your own car. Grabbing a bucket of suds during warm weather and sponging off vehicular surface grime has become an American ritual—one right up there with backyard barbeques and block parties. But there is more to detailing a car than soapy water and dedication. Good intentions [...]