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    Tips for Keeping Your Car Clean with Kids [Slideshow]

    Growing Your Family September 9, 2019

    Whether they’re young enough to still be in a car sear or old enough to be going to soccer practice, kids are messy – but that doesn’t mean your car has to be. You can prevent messes and treat common stains with just a little know-how. Here are tips on how to keep your car...

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    Car Safety Checklist: 10 Items to Check Before You Buy

    Buying / Selling March 13, 2019

    When you’re buying a car, it’s important to do your research. Fortunately, it’s easier than ever thanks to online resources like car reviews and consumer forums. However, all that information does little good if you’re not sure what you’re looking for. Shopping for a car, whether it’s new or used, means digging a little bit...

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    Cleaning Tools Every Car Owner Needs to Look Like a Pro

    Maintenance February 20, 2019

    Do you want to make your car shine inside and out? Well, you need more than “elbow grease.” Ciro Papi, owner of CP Car Detailing in Blooming Grove, N.Y., says you also need to have to have the right tools. Get started on the inside with these supplies: Interior car cleaning Keeping your interior clean...

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    Prepping Your Ride for Resale: Used Car Selling Tips [Video]

    Buying / Selling January 25, 2019

    You’ve decided the time has come to buy a new car. However, your old car is still in pretty good shape and you’d like to get the most that you can for it. This is a case where first impressions may really count. Here are some used car selling tips to help you maximize how...

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    Unique Gifts for Classic Car Lovers

    Classic Cars November 16, 2018

    It’s no secret that most car enthusiasts enjoy displaying their passion for all things automotive. From calendars and clocks to accent furniture, many classic car lovers incorporate that interest into everything from the clothes they wear to their home décor. If you’re shopping for gifts for a classic car lover, the hardest part might be...

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    Car Carpet Cleaning – A Quick Guide

    Maintenance February 6, 2018

    Knowing how to clean the carpet in your car can help keep your car looking and smelling good for years. Whether you’re looking to sell your car or simply enjoy it more, keeping it clean is an important step. Here are three key steps in cleaning and maintaining your car’s carpet. 1. Prepare the interior...

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    The Rise of the One Car Family

    Vehicle October 16, 2017

    For the last 40 years, two-car families have been the norm in the United States. And it hasn’t been uncommon for some families to own three or more cars But auto-industry experts now say societal and technological changes could spell the end of the two-car family. “Right now in the U.S., 57% of households have...

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    Should You Buy a Sports Car?

    Buying / Selling July 14, 2017

    There’s no doubt that sports cars are easy on the eye. But, sadly, they can also be hard on your bank account. Knowing what you’re getting into before buying a sports car is essential, so here’s a look at when to go all-in and when to walk away. Reasons to buy a sports car 1.   ...

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    A Short History of the Car Radio

    Technology & Trends April 17, 2017

    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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    10 Things You Didn’t Know Your Car Could Do

    Technology & Trends February 15, 2017

    The most sophisticated technology owned by consumers today isn’t held in their hands; it surrounds them every time they get into their vehicles. High-tech touches that previously were reserved for luxury vehicles are becoming commonplace even in the most affordable models, and those features will continue increasing as costs come down while interest and demand...

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  • What Kind of Car Is Best for Empty Nesters?

    Buying / Selling February 6, 2017

    Once the kids fly the coop, it’s a time of change for parents. For many it can be a time to do things they’ve dreamed about doing – traveling or resuming a sport or hobby they’d set aside. While some might dream about what they’ll do, others dream about what they’ll drive. A family car,...

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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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    NASCAR Puts Safety First to Make Events More Enjoyable for Drivers and Fans

    NASCAR May 31, 2016

    Every sport carries some element of danger – and NASCAR racing is no exception. But in recent years, new measures and innovations have helped make the sport safer both for fans and for drivers. Reigning in a 3,300-pound car is no easy feat, and it obviously takes a skilled and seasoned driver to maneuver around...

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    Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Collection of Cars Aren’t “Too Nice to Drive” – And That’s Why He Loves Them [Video]

    NASCAR March 11, 2016

    There’s no question that Dale Earnhardt Jr. has a special relationship with the No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet SS, but it is definitely not the only vehicle in his life. In fact, the life-long car enthusiast has nearly a half dozen cars in his personal collection that make the NASCAR driver’s heart race. “I don’t like...

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    Car Hacks for Driving, Parking & All That’s in Between

    Maintenance May 15, 2015

    You’ve given your car the royal treatment – cleaning, removing dents, getting rid of scratches – and it’s never looked better. For the final installment of our Creative Car Hacks series, we’re switching gears and listing hacks specifically for you – the driver. You’ve probably found yourself in some of these common scenarios below. Next...

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