Safe Driving, in an Unsafe World
The EPA has been making big changes to federal emission requirements of new cars. The push to have greener and environmentally friendly cars have been have on the agenda for many years but from August 2011 there will be big changes. See what the EPA is trying to do below and how it will change your car buying and owning experience.
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The EPA and Emissions Standards: Demanding Cleaner Cars?
From walking to cycling, trains to subways, some countries just get away owning fewer vehicles. Can you guess which nations own the most vehicles? The answer might surprise you! Oil dependency in these car-hungry countries is surprisingly high, too, largely because of the vehicles they require for transportation. Check out our related posts:The Most Popular [...]
From the right kind of car to the best kind of insurance coverage, there are many ingredients in the modern family’s car safety recipe. After reading “5 Ways to Make Your Car Safer for Your Kids” you will be ready to make sure your car, insurance, safety aids, and kids are being taken care of [...]
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Just like prescriptions, cigarettes, and groceries, there are many benefits to buying auto insurance online. For those considering buying car insurance online, the following seven reasons should seal the deal. 1. Same Coverage Photo source: thesubpage.com Perhaps the most important fact for many shoppers is knowing that online insurance companies offer the same coverage as [...]
Driving a car is more dangerous than flying on a plane or base jumping off a bridge in the middle of nowhere. With the high volume of cars on the road today, the risks of fatal accidents have greatly increased. The day and time you are driving plays a huge role in your chance of [...]
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 were some strange recalls throughout the automotive industry in 2011. Certain Subaru Outbacks were recalled because the amount and position of the adhesive between the moonroof glass and moonroof retainer was inadequately applied. This allowed the moonroof glass to loosen and eject into the car behind you. See what other strange recalls happened this [...]
Planning on a road trip? You might want to think twice about what cities you choose to drive in. A recent survey showed which cities were the Worst Cities to Drive In. Cities were graded on tailgating, double parking, no regard for lane lines and turn signals, even unpaved roads and gutsy jaywalkers proved to [...]
In the last several decades, modern vehicles have had two transmission options for cars: manual or automatic transmission. In the manual system, the driver is engaged in shifting the gears. While in an automatic, the car does this automatically. While both models offer advantages and disadvantages, both are popular for various reasons. The infographic below [...]
Keeping your car clean can cost up to $300 per detailing service if you are a stickler for cleanness. Using an automated car wash would be better for the environment though, since they use three times less water by recycling it. Here is how car washes really work. click to enlarge Check out our related [...]