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How to save money on year end car shopping.
If you’re in the market for a new car, there are some important shopping points for you to consider as you set out to make your purchase. …
Maine raises the bar to 75 mph on one stretch of I-95.
Posted speed limits are something that drivers routinely flout, especially on isolated open roads where traffic is light, enforcement is minimal or non-existent and …
The calendar may not show that the year is nearing an end, but for automakers the model year transition is now taking place. This means that the car buying consumer should consider how best to …
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By Ann Smarty
To the mind of a typical American, the car has personified the American spirit of adventure. A car is a symbol of freedom and …
For every six seconds of time spent on the road, a driver sending or receiving a text message spends over four of those seconds with their eyes off the road – making texting the most …
New car prices continue to rise with the average cost of a new ride costing about $30,000. That is quite a lot of money for a purchase that will lose value the moment you leave …
Car shoppers have three choices when they buy a new car. They can pay cash, take out an auto loan or arrange leasing.
Paying cash is the way to go if you have the funds, but …
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has its eyes on 15-passenger vans, particularly those models built by General Motors and the Ford Motor Company. A pair of fatal crashes in New York and in Georgia …
The 2010 auto sales calendar officially ends at the close of business on January 3, 2011. Those few early days of 2011 get included in with 2010, which means car dealers will be scrambling to …
Driving schools in the U.S. have had a poor reputation but there are many tips to help selecting a great drivers ed program. This article will arm you with a collection of tips for selecting the best driving school for your teen.
By Charles K. Green
A working pair of car wiper blades are a must for any vehicle. When blades are worn, they’ll streak, smear and skip, and won’t adequately clear your windshield. You need to have …
By Charles K. Green
Let’s face it: at some point over the winter you’ll encounter treacherous road conditions if you live or are passing through an area prone to icing. Black ice, blizzard conditions, howling winds …
By Charles K. Green
Winter weather can pummel your car bringing with it ice and snow which can mar any finish if not removed properly. Road salt and other ice removing chemicals can do even more …
By Isaac Bullen
We all do it from time to time — take long trips. When traveling for a long time it is only natural to feel tired, even sleepy.
There are some steps you can take …
By Donald Ladew
There are between 7,000 and 14,000 components in a modern automobile. The factors that make this number go up and down are less significant than that with any number there a lot of …
Driving a car is a privilege, not a right, which means you must pass a state-mandated test in order to receive your driver’s license. Actually, two tests is more like it: a written or oral …
E85 vehicles or flex fuel vehicles (FFV) are select cars, trucks, SUVs, crossovers and commercial vehicles which run on E85 fuel. E85 represents a blend of ethanol and regular gasoline, with 85% of the mixture …
Cold air has pushed down from Canada while moisture is moving east out of the Rockies, a dynamic mixture that means only one thing: snow, ice and freezing rain will impact all of the midwest …
Winter weather is here and with it comes some big challenges for your car. Your wiper blades, tires, anti-freeze coolant and spark plugs should all be ready to handle nature’s fury, but don’t forget to …
When you pull up to the pump, you probably see two, perhaps three grades of gasoline.
Regular gas is generally 87 octane, plus or the middle grade is 89 octane, while premium gas is usually 91 …
With Old Man Winter on his way, soon much of our country will be dealing with freezing temperatures, just the “right” conditions to put a lot of strain on your car. Maybe this winter will …
Very soon, much of the nation will be in the icy grip of Old Man Winter, a season that promises to supply us with plenty of cold air, ice and snow. If we’re fortunate enough, …
Now Is The Time To Buy A New Car
In case you hadn’t realized it yet, we’re currently in the midst of one of the worst downturns the auto industry has seen in decades. Year to …
Here’s a terrible thought: you’re planning to trade in your gas guzzler for a Toyota Prius, that famed hybrid car offering industry leading fuel economy, when you learn that the price you can expect to …
Be On The Look Out For Storm Ravaged Vehicles
In the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, tens of thousands of cars were scrapped, damaged beyond repair by flood waters, wind damaged, or received other storm-related …
Your Ford F-150, Dodge Ram, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Toyota Tundra, or Nissan Titan truck is a true workhorse when it comes to moving people and stuff. Likely, you make full of your cargo bed …
A car cover is one of the best accessories for any vehicle, particularly for those cars which are not garaged. Keep any car out for long and the elements are sure to mar its finish, …
If you are searching for a new set of wheels, then you understand the amount of stress involved in your search. Just ask the average person what they dread most in life and many will …
Changing your car’s timing belt isn’t as difficult of a job as you might think it could be, but it is something that must be done at least once within your car’s lifespan. Most timing …
You happen to own one of America’s premium luxury car brands, but that doesn’t mean you must pay a fortune for your automobile insurance. True, Lincolns are not low cost cars but you shouldn’t have …
Not everyone understands this but an increase in horsepower can often translate into improved fuel economy. Many of the cars coming out in 2009 will reflect this trend, but you don’t have to buy a …
Gas prices have now topped $4 per gallon for a regular gasoline, forcing consumers to cut back on use or think of other ways to reduce the pain at the pump. The Automotive Oil Change …
High gas prices are putting a strain on American family budgets, forcing some people to make hard choices when it comes to their transportation. Unless you live in an area where mass transportation is usable, …


