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    Your Guide to Driving in a Roundabout

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    Driving at Night: How to Stay Safe

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  • A dark-haired young man driving a car and looking in the rearview mirror.

    Driving at Night: How to Stay Safe

    Safety March 8, 2023

    Learn how to stay safe while driving at night with these tips.

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    • car safety
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    How Ridesharing is Changing the Future of Car Ownership

    Buying / Selling July 18, 2019

    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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    • car pooling
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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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    Saving Money, Encouraging Safer Driving: the Benefits of SmartRide

    Safety August 12, 2016

    Nationwide’s SmartRide program can help you drive more safely and save money in the process. That’s a powerful combination and the program is user friendly – easy to start and to monitor. Most of us don’t think about our driving. We’re working from muscle memory, with habits that have been ingrained from constant practice. We...

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    Tired of Driving in Circles? Check out These Parking Apps

    Technology & Trends September 5, 2014

    Innovative smart phone apps are helping to solve a major headache for drivers: Finding a parking spot that’s available and affordable. Conversely, owners of parking spaces are renting out their in-demand real estate when they don’t need it or when they want to make extra money. The whole idea is a win-win, isn’t it? If...

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    New Technology in the Automotive Industry [Infographic]

    Technology & Trends November 21, 2019

    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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  • A man standing next to a car and waxing it.

    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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    What You Need to Know About Push-Button-Start Cars

    Technology & Trends December 6, 2022

    Thinking about buying a push-button-start car? Here’s what you need to know before you buy.

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    Are You Ready for an Electric Vehicle?

    Buying / Selling September 30, 2021

    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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    7 Reasons Why Gas Prices Go Up

    Technology & Trends August 27, 2021

    Driving can be expensive. Between buying or leasing the car itself, maintenance, and insurance, it can be enough to make some consider the bus. Choosing your insurance wisely can help that a lot, and you can always practice safe driving and precautionary measures that minimize maintenance costs, but some expenses, such as gas, are harder...

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    New phone distracted feedback provided with SmartRide®

    Uncategorized October 20, 2020

    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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    Top 5 Car Questions That People Ask Mechanics

    Maintenance August 10, 2020

    When it comes to getting car help, there’s no shortage of things that owners want to know. And there’s no shortage of important vehicle-related information to learn. Start with the essentials. Take a look at five of the most common car questions drivers ask car mechanics — and their answers. 1. Why does my “check...

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    How to Get Wi-Fi in Your Car

    Safety March 12, 2020

    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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    What Happens When You Get Your First Speeding Ticket?

    Safety January 8, 2020

    Learning to drive and getting a license are rites of passage that many of us anticipate from a young age. But one no one looks forward to something that often goes along with it—getting a speeding ticket. There’s no doubt that the first time you’re pulled over and cited for speeding is a stressful situation....

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    • driving record
    • insurance rate
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    Does a Speeding Ticket Affect Insurance?

    Buying / Selling October 3, 2019

    Like it or not, speeding tickets happen. But you should be careful to avoid getting one—and not just because exceeding the posted limit can be dangerous. The expense of getting a speeding violation may not end after you pay the associated fine. It can also trigger an increase in your auto insurance premium. Speeding tickets...

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