What You Need to Know About Push-Button-Start Cars
Thinking about buying a push-button-start car? Here’s what you need to know before you buy.
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How to Get Wi-Fi in Your Car
If you’re always looking for a Wi-Fi connection to link to when you’re away from home, installing car Wi-Fi may make sense. From factory options to aftermarket devices, there are many ways to get Wi-Fi connectivity in your car. Learn more about what these systems do before making your decision. What is Wi-Fi in your...
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New Technology in the Automotive Industry [Infographic]
Every automaker is somehow involved in the technology revolution that has redefined the primal relationship between car and driver over the last decade. Future car technologies are touching nearly every area of a vehicle, from dashboard panels and passenger zones to the engine configuration, braking systems, headlights and even tires. The cause of car innovations...
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How Ridesharing is Changing the Future of Car Ownership
Since the post-World War II years – dating back at least to the 1950s – Americans have been in love with the automobile. Coming of driving age and earning that all-important driver’s license became a rite of passage that has been the focal point of many a teenager’s existence. But today, that love affair with...
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5 Car Features to Protect You on Winter Roads [Infographic]
With nearly 70 percent of the nation’s roads in snowy regions, the majority of Americans have had a “white-knuckle” driving experience in their past. Winter roads claim the lives of 1,300 people every year and injure 116,800, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Fortunately, new features including forward collision alerts and lane departure warnings,...
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10 of the Most Reliable Cars
When shopping for a new car, look for one that will go the extra mile. A car with durable features and auto parts, such as updated technology and a long-lasting engine, can save you future financial headaches. We took a look at J.D. Power’s Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), which reports the frequency of problems after...
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Understanding 5 Different Types of Green Cars
Not all energy-efficient cars are created equal. There are alternative cars – hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric – that don’t need gasoline to run, as well as eco-friendly and diesel cars. Each has its advantages and disadvantages.Not all energy-efficient cars are created equal. There are alternative cars – hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric – that...
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A Short History of the Car Radio
It’s hard to imagine a road trip nowadays without a soundtrack playing on your car’s stereo. In fact, music is a mainstay of pretty much any car trip, whether it’s a quick drive across town or a long-distance trek. Of course, the way we listen to music – and the devices on which that music...
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Shaping the Car of the Future: Design Trends in the Auto Industry
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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Connected Cars Could Provide Safer, Faster Transportation [Slideshow]
In today’s always-on world, consumers are increasingly looking for ways to stay connected 24/7 – and that means being able to stay connected while driving. To accommodate that demand, tech companies are working with automakers to explore new ways to incorporate digitized data with driving. Most of us already enjoy some form of connectivity in...
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Are You Ready for an Electric Vehicle?
Where once it felt like a far off promise of modern technology, nowadays owning an electric vehicle is a very real option. From environmental benefits to comparative costs of fuel, there are many factors to consider when deciding if your next car will be an EV or not. “There’s a lot to consider,” says Lauren...
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New phone distracted feedback provided with SmartRide®
Nationwide is adding distracted driving feedback to help increase customer safety Distracted driving is dangerous, and cell phone use while driving is a major factor. Phone distractions decrease awareness on the road, leading to more car crashes. Many people think they are good multitaskers, but that’s actually a myth, especially when it comes to cell...
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How to Find Work from Home Jobs
Working from home is the next big thing. According to the State of the Remote Job Marketplace report, in 2018, nearly 4 million people, or 2.9% of the population, worked from home. That’s a 115% increase since 2005, and that number is projected to grow even faster in the coming decade. Upwork’s Future Workforce Report...
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Protect Your Home-Based Business with Home Business Insurance
The workplace today knows no bounds, and more people are working from home. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, about 50% of all small businesses today are based in people’s homes, and there’s no indication that the trend will slow down any time soon.[1] Despite the numbers, many home business owners don’t have separate...
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The Top 10 Freelance Jobs You Can Do From Home
Today’s workplace is changing, and the traditional employee-employer relationship is being transformed by contract and freelance employment. That’s a trend that is going to continue, experts say. In fact, the 2017 Freelancing in America study estimates that, by 2027, the majority of all workers will be freelancers.[1] Those looking for the best paying work from...
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