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    Shaping the Car of the Future: Design Trends in the Auto Industry

    Safety January 6, 2017

    While technology is transforming the automobile in dramatic ways from alternative fuel engines to self-driving vehicles, automotive design is changing just as drastically. It’s touching all aspects of a car including the shape of the exterior, the placement and use of lighting, and the look and feel of the interior cabin. Cars of the future...

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  • Manual vs. Automatic Transmission: Which Is Better?

    Buying / Selling October 12, 2021

    Manual or automatic? The debate has raged for many years, ever since automatic transmission technology became good enough to popularize these easy-driving vehicles. Once upon a time, almost every car on the road used a manual transmission, and learning to expertly release the clutch and shift gears was an immutable fact of growing up. Now,...

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    9 Smart Home Devices for Home Automation

    Home - Technology & Trends September 30, 2019

    There are numerous apps that give you control of your home no matter where you are. Discover home automation technology designed to make your life easier.

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    Reinventing the Wheel: New Innovations in Automotive Tire Technology

    Technology & Trends January 8, 2018

    Tire technology may not grab headlines like other car technology but tires have a dramatic effect on how your car operates. As the only thing between your car and the road, tires are one of the most important components in a vehicle’s performance and safety. At first glance, the tires of 50 years ago look...

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    It’s Technical: A Look at the Hottest Jobs of Tomorrow’s Auto Industry

    Technology & Trends October 26, 2017

    Technology continues changing the automotive industry, and along with those changes come more career opportunities. Computers have become ubiquitous in our world, and today they control everything from our wireless music systems to our thermostats. They are also playing a significant role in the automotive industry. According to Forbes, electrical engineers now top the list...

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    What to Look for in an Extended Auto Warranty

    Maintenance August 1, 2016

    Next to your home, your car is probably the most expensive item you’ll ever purchase. So it makes sense to want to protect it. For many consumers, that means buying an extended warranty – but it might not always be your best value. What is an extended warranty? An extended warranty is designed to provide...

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    How to Dispose of Motor Oil

    Maintenance August 24, 2023

    If you prefer to do your own oil changes, you might need to know how to responsibly dispose of the oil you’ve replaced. Here on some tips on disposing and recycling motor oil. [1] Why recycle motor oil Because oil sticks to everything it touches, pouring used oil into a gutter or down a storm...

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    How Much Air Should You Put in Your Tires?

    Maintenance August 7, 2023

    From a safety and cost standpoint, tire maintenance is one of the most important things you can do for your car. The easiest way to care for your tires is both quick and inexpensive: maintain the correct tire pressure. What is the recommended tire pressure? Because maintaining your tires is so crucial to your safety...

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    How to Keep Your Car from Overheating

    Maintenance June 6, 2023

    Even if you love the heat of summer, but you need to help your car keep its cool when temperatures rise. An engine that runs too hot can damage the vehicle and threaten your safety. Here are some tips we’ve compiled to help prevent your car from overheating: What causes a car to overheat? You...

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    What is an Alternator and How Does it Work?

    Maintenance May 24, 2023

    Curious about your car’s alternator? Read on for an inside look at what an alternator is and how it works.

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  • A set of keys sitting on the console of a car.

    Why Is My Car Clicking but Won’t Start?

    Maintenance May 22, 2023

    Your car not starting can be a hassle. Learn some of the most common reasons your car can start clicking but not start.

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  • Unlocking car with a remote start key.

    Is Remote Start Bad for Your Car?

    Maintenance May 12, 2023

    Some people think that remote starts can cause damage to your vehicle. Learn more about remote car starters and their benefits.

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  • Hand reaching out to feel air from a car vent.

    Why Is My Car Heater Blowing Cold Air?

    Maintenance May 12, 2023

    It could mean different things when your car heater blows out only cold air. Find the cause using our troubleshooting guide.

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    How to Prevent Car Theft

    Safety April 20, 2023

    How common is car theft? According to estimates from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, there were more than 745,000 motor vehicle thefts in the first nine months of 2022 in the U.S. [1] [2] And when citizens are targeted in the most potentially dangerous of these crimes – carjacking – the attacker succeeds in roughly...

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    Car Waxing Guide

    Maintenance March 22, 2023

    Help protect your car by learning how to wax it with these easy steps.

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