Quick Ways to Stay Safe in Traffic
Take these steps the next time you run into a traffic jam. Auto manufacturers are creating smart cars that initiate … Continued
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10 of the Safest 2013 Cars for Teen Drivers
While some teens may want a vehicle that drives fast, rides low or has those strange florescent lights underneath, most parents have a more practical priority: safety.
What to Do If You Get Pulled Over
When you get pulled over by a police car, those flashing blue lights may trigger an immediate sense of panic within you. This is perfectly natural. But keep this in mind: How you react after an incident often matters just as much as the incident itself.
What to Know About Renting a Car
Save some money next time you need a lift. Renting a car can seem complicated to the uninitiated. How do … Continued
How to Improve Gas Mileage Without Buying a New Car
Sure, buying a hybrid vehicle can increase your fuel efficiency – but what if you can’t afford a new vehicle right now, or don’t like any of the current hybrid offerings? There are a lot of ways to reduce your fuel consumption, even if your daily ride’s been in the driveway for a few years.
How to Avoid Wrecking Your Car Insurance
Smart tips to keep your premiums from rising due to your own negligence. We’d all like to keep auto insurance … Continued
Why Gas Prices Fluctuate
Planning a road trip this summer? Depending on how gas prices shake out in the next couple months, that drive might cost more than you expected. When gas prices change drastically in a short time, you’re often left wondering who exactly controls the cost of gas.
The Right Time to Service Your Car
It’s obvious when your tank needs refueling or your windshield washer fluid needs replenishing. But knowing when to service your … Continued
Fatal Accidents Caused by Cell Phone Use are Under-Reported [Infographic]
We can all agree that texting while driving, making calls on the road and cell phone distraction in general is a problem. But it turns out that the problem is worse than it appears.
New Study Shows Fatal Car Crashes Caused by Cell Phone Use Are Substantially Underreported
As reported in the Wall Street Journal, the National Safety Council estimates 1 in 4 crashes involve cell-phone-distracted drivers. But that’s just an estimate; there isn’t enough data to back up the claim. That’s because distracted driving is substantially underreported, even though it presents one of the biggest threats to driver safety.
6 Emergency Items You Should Always Have in Your Car
Thanks to mobile phones, a vehicle breakdown is usually more of an inconvenience than a real danger. A quick call … Continued
3 Essential Emergency Contacts to Keep in Your Cell Phone
Driving down an unlit highway at night, your tire blows and you swerve into a ditch. Who you gonna call? You can try the Ghostbusters, but Bill Murray is probably too busy being famous to drive you to the hospital.
Tips for Buying a Used Boat
An affordable nautical adventure awaits! Have you always dreamed of buying your own boat? While it’s a romantic and exciting notion, … Continued
Is Premium Gas Worth the Extra Cost?
Your vehicle’s octane rating recommendation may not be as important as you thought. Back in the good old days (in … Continued
World’s Longest-Running Car Has Traveled Nearly 3 Million Miles
Nothing lasts forever. Well, nothing except diamonds and Irv Gordon’s 1966 Volvo.
Irv’s candy-apple-red 1966 Volvo P1800 is approaching the 3-million-mile mark, about the same distance it would take to travel to the Moon more than 12 times. Guinness World Records awarded Irv’s Volvo the title of Highest Mileage Vehicle, a record he’s held since 2002.