With all that many of us spend on maintaining our conventional cars, the prospect of an electric car become more and more attractive. After all, an electric car’s engine is far simpler than an internal combustion engine. A conventional engine has hundreds of moving parts, while an electric engine has about half a dozen. Fewer […]
As we emerge into yet another new year, we look forward to the new technological wonders that it may bring. Some people are asking, “Where is my self-driving Google car?” Long promised by the internet giant, this automotive breakthrough is an attractive prospect for efficient roadways and reduced traffic accidents. Unfortunately, there are simply too […]
Putting together a winter emergency kit for your car is a tricky prospect. After all, you have less space than you have for your home kit, and the more weight you take on equals more gas being burned while you drive. Therefore, anything beyond the typical emergency kit needs to be carefully thought out. Ideally, […]
A blizzard is nothing to trifle with. With a strong enough snowstorm, an entire city can be shut down. It therefore is not the best thing to get caught in when you are driving your car. So, should you find yourself on the road when the worst of the winter strikes, consider the following safety […]
When you’re preparing your car for the winter, don’t overlook your heating system. Though it may seem like largely a comfort issue, and secondary to bigger safety concerns like your tires, brakes, and engines, there is a lot to be said for this system. First of all, staying comfortable while you drive is an important […]
If you have an SUV or similar vehicle with a four-wheel drive feature, you may be looking forward to putting it to good use this winter. Between thick snowfalls and mountain ski trips, this is a time when your wheels are working overtime. Of course, you don’t want to end up reaching for the four-wheel […]
Aligning your car’s wheels involves adjusting their angles according to the specifications of the manufacturer. It is a process that you will likely need to have done by a professional auto body shop. There are many things that can cause your wheels to go out of alignment, including hitting a pothole or striking a curb. […]
Winter is fast approaching, and this is a time when many people like to put their cars into storage. If you plan to put away your own vehicle for the cold season, be sure to do it right so as to make sure it’s in proper driving condition come spring time. The following steps will […]
Automobiles account for a large part of the pollution that civilization pumps into the atmosphere. Fortunately, Toyota is stepping up in an admirable effort to reduce the emissions of their cars. It is the goal of this automotive giant to cut the carbon dioxide emissions of their new vehicles by 90% by 2015, compared to […]
Between strong hurricane activity and a powerful El Nino brewing in the Pacific, flash flooding is a big concern throughout much of the country this year. An average of seventy-five people in the United States have been killed by floods every year since 2004, and roughly two thirds of these were drivers in their cars. […]
