Safe Driving, in an Unsafe World
Before watching movies on the computer and video rentals became an option. Americans saw movies by going to the theater. Not just walk-in movie theaters, but drive-in theaters as well. The drive-in theater allowed moviegoers to see a movie in the comfort of their car. Here’s a look back at the history of the drive-in [...]
Every person has been on the parking-spot hunt, prowling down the aisles in search for a vacant square. Ever person has also experienced that moment in which you realize you’re paying someone $10 to simply leave your car in a lot somewhere while you go about your day. Parking can be incredibly frustrating, but some [...]
Cars are a dangerous thing by nature. Just the idea of going far faster than you can run means you stand a very good chance of sustaining a serious injury, especially if you need to suddenly change directions. This can happen by swerving, by hitting something or by being hit. In the earliest days of cars [...]
Face it, with your neighbor’s subwoofer pounding away, it’s easy to become jealous of their sweet sound system. If you knew how to do it and had the cash, you might just install your own custom system in your car too. But what if you found out it wasn’t actually that hard, or expensive, 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 [...]
As you wait for next year’s car models to hit the dealerships so you can experience the latest in automotive technology, research and development teams are working right now in labs inventing things that will be commonplace in all cars 20 to 30 years down the road. So it doesn’t hurt to start now building your [...]
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When it comes to car safety, many pet owners don’t consider taking special precautions with their furry friends. Keeping the creatures in your family should be top priority. So educate yourself on how to travel safely with pets before your next trip.
Ah, auto restoration. It evokes images of vehicles stripped to their frames by skilled mechanics, bolted back together piece by piece in shades of resplendent glory. Antique cars and classics, as well as muscle cars, end up getting this sort of treatment by mechanics and auto buffs across the nation. But what about everybody else? Just [...]
Snow might look pretty on greeting cards, but driving through it is another story. According to the Federal Highway Administration, 14 percent of all weather-related car accidents involve snow. Don’t wait until a flurry of the white stuff is headed your way to winterize your car. Prepare for the Worst One of the best things [...]
Like everything else during this tough recession, car insurance inflation has really taken drivers by surprise. The following survey looks at car insurance, gas prices, and inflation rates starting in 1998. Since 1998 inflation has gone up 1.6% and the national auto insurance average grew to $131.74. Between the price of gas and the inflation [...]
When it comes to multi-function cars, the SUV isn’t the only versatile vehicle. Even with all their special features, they do very little in the realm of multi-purpose possibilities. But check out these vehicles that do everything from swim to fly to advertise. Photo Source:mbtrama w/CC License Amphibious Vehicles Taking your SUV waterskiing is now [...]
If you’re struggling to look for a gift for a woman, ask yourself: does she love her car? Even if she’s not an automobile freak, she probably enjoys driving. There are all kinds of awesome car accessories for women out there and this guide will help you see the selection and compare costs. Car lashes [...]