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 [...]
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 [...]
It is a worldwide truth that drivers in every country of the world think they pay too much for car insurance. Most drivers are safe and baulk at the idea of paying high insurance premiums when they consider themselves to have done nothing wrong. However, drivers should always consider motorists in other countries who may [...]
Summer is when fuel prices tend to spike. More people are driving for vacations, and air conditioners are taxing power stations. It all adds up to higher prices at the pump. If you’re tempted to try some fuel savings products to roll back that final bill a few dollars a week, beware. Before you spend [...]
No matter where you go, strange things can be found on streets and highways. Whether it’s hot-dog-shaped cars, giant cowboys, or silly signs, the world is filled with laughable road sights. Here’s a few to tickle your funny bone. Photo Source: rob_sg w/CC License Crazy Cars Being “green” is trendy right now, but we’re pretty [...]
Did you know that car ownership costs are the second largest expense in American homes? The average American household spends 15% of its budget on car ownership and operating expenses, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Second only to the cost of home ownership, car owning and operating expenses are a significant drain on [...]
Going to the mall is pretty common social event, but it isn’t always rewarding. Even if you search through every rack and look in every display case, you might not find anything you really like. This might be why DIY fashion has become so popular these days, and it’s not limited to wedding plans and [...]
Instead of buying your favorite movie or a season of your favorite TV show, wouldn’t it be cooler to make your own version of a famous car? Some people have actually attempted — and succeeded — in making awesome replicas, and in some cases, you can purchase mod kits and do them yourself! If you [...]
Go Us! Or, more correctly, Go U.S.! That’s right – we all (or at least everyone with a driver’s license) deserve a little pat on the back for being safe drivers during 2010! The numbers are out, and the National Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has revealed that traffic fatalities for 2010 were the lowest ever [...]
Anyone who drives cars professionally will vouch for the fact that there is no other experience quite like it. While most of us use driving as a convenient way to get to work or get out of the city on the weekend, some people love driving so much that they have made a career out [...]
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 [...]