Cruise control is one of the most underappreciated but widely used creature comforts in vehicles today, thanks in large part to the greater number of highway miles being driven by Americans. Almost everyone notices when it goes out in a vehicle, even if very few people opt to keep it…

Experts say that the biggest problem with winter driving is speed, and not knowing it will take much longer to stop. Here’s some other advice to avoid problems when driving in winter conditions. Some snow is more slippery The amount of grip available on snow can change sharply depending on…

In the early 1900s, on the streets of America’s cities were automobiles, horse-drawn carriages, bicyclists, trolley cars and pedestrians, all of which believing they had the right of way. This, of course, lent itself to thousands of collisions every year, many of which were fatal. In 1913, the same year…

Thinking about changing the color of your car? Years ago that meant an expensive paint job but today you have another option: getting a car wrap. You undoubtedly know what paint jobs are all about but wrapping is still new to many prople. In this article, we will look at…

Dry Steering refers to the action of turning your car’s steering wheel when the vehicle isn’t moving. While it takes little effort to do this, it is hard on your cars front end, the pavement you are driving on, and your tires. Here’s what you should know. About dry steering…

In 1939, General Motors, surprised the automotive industry when they were the first major manufacturer to formally unveil a car that was not in actual production, or even in the planning stages.  The car was a futuristic new design and was dubbed the “Y-Job.” The Y-Job was the brainchild of…

In part one of this series, we looked at some of the cars of the 50s, 60s, and 70s that didn’t quite make the list of well executed pieces of automotive design. In fact, they didn’t even hit the bar of “average” cars.  In this section we will take a…

No matter how old they may get, your children will always be your children and seeing them go off to new things can be worrying, to say the least. Perhaps the most stressful of these times can be when they start to drive. Sure you’ll ride with them for a…

The American automobile industry is a testament to the history of industrial innovation. Historians will tell you that over 120 years of automobile production have yielded both highly successful cars and some that were real dogs. Want to know more? Sit back, relax, and take a look at some of…

Nothing punches harder than a rejection for a car loan application. It's even worse when you need the loan to replace a family vehicle. But it's important to know that several factors come into play when it comes to rejection. One of the reasons could be that your credit score…

Image via Flickr by abhisawa Going on an extended road trip? The best tips for staying safe and having an enjoyable time will largely depend on whether you're traveling alone or with friends, family, or colleagues. Keep reading for tips that apply to various road trip scenarios. Traveling By Yourself Keep…

The process of getting a car title loan can add up to be a lot of work. Especially when you consider all the places you have to choose from, with both physical locations and online vendors. It is important that you do your research before deciding which company you want…

Once upon a time the thought of jumping on your motorcycle and going touring around the world was something that was only really open to the real enthusiasts. Now, as long as you have been riding for a short while, the world is your oyster when it comes to such…

The process of shopping for a new or used car at a vehicle dealership can be intense, difficult, and time-consuming, and this is just how dealers want it to be! The more difficult it is to shop for a vehicle, the more likely you are to purchase a car from them –…