Driving at Night: How to Stay Safe
Learn how to stay safe while driving at night with these tips.
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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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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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Saving Money, Encouraging Safer Driving: the Benefits of SmartRide
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
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]
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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Wheel Alignment vs. Balance: What’s the Difference?
While wheel alignment and balance both contribute to a smoother ride, the services are quite different. A wheel alignment makes sure your tires contact the road in the correct way by adjusting the angles of your tires, while a tire balance corrects the weight imbalance on the wheel and tire. Here’s a deeper dive into...
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What Are Car Shocks and Struts?
Have you ever driven over a bump or a pothole in the middle of the road and your car handled it smoothly with you in control of the wheel? That’s mainly thanks to car shocks and struts. While many use the terms “shocks” and “struts” interchangeably, they are different parts of the car. Keep reading...
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Car Waxing Guide
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
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?
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
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®
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
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
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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