If you live in a city like Raleigh, NC, then you probably hate the traffic lights. A lot of the traffic lights throughout the city have red light cameras, which is part of the city’s effort to catch people who violate the law. It seems like a good idea, and in fact, a [...]
And you thought that passing your road test was hard! In America, people are fascinated by people driving cars really fast. If you think about it, fast cars are a part of our culture. Can you count all of the movies, commercials and TV shows you have seen in just the past [...]
How often do you check your tires before you get into your car to drive away? Every year, there are millions of accidents, a lot of which are caused by unsafe tires on vehicles. The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) reminds everyone to play a “PART” in making sure that their tires are safe by checking the [...]
We’ve all done it before-gotten angry at the person driving in front of us, that is. And while most of us recognize aggressive driving when we see it, many of us deny ever doing it ourselves. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines aggressive driving as occurring when, “an individual commits a [...]
There are those of us who use auto transport services when traveling long distances, moving from one place to another, or relocating to a different state entirely. But for those of us who prefer to “rough it”, there’s always the scenic route. However, before you start planning all of the bathroom breaks and sightseeing stops, [...]
Concept cars are very unusual cars. Why is that? Why is it that the designers of today make the vehicles of “tomorrow” but they can’t make those same designs for today? Undoubtedly, dangling carrot syndrome is at play.
Think about it: the last time you went to the Auto Show in your local area, you saw [...]
Not only do people in Hollywood become stars, cars that have starred in memorable movies or television programs can boast an instant recognition factor that may even surpass a human being’s star power.
Suave James Bond
The tricked out Aston Martin DBS that Bond fans are familiar with is not just one car but many. They are [...]
The continually rising gas prices are a subject of great concern and debate for many drivers. The prices are so high that there are entire websites dedicated to telling drivers where they can find the best gas prices. Fortunately, you don’t have to go that far in order to save a little money on gas.
If [...]
We need our cars for a variety of important reasons. In today’s economy it is more important than ever to have a fuel efficient vehicle. After all, cars are the main transportation option for many people. We need to consider the environment too when choosing a car. Finding a fuel efficient car that is also [...]
1. Buckle-up.
There are few safety features on an automobile that have proven as effective as seat belts. In spite of laws that mandate seat belt usage and bells, alert tones and dashboard messages to remind occupants to use the seat belt, there are many that ignore the necessity. The reality is that seat belts [...]
