For decades, the flying car has represented a future that’s perpetually perpetually a long-shot from actually arriving a bit of science-fiction that was forever at five years over time. Until, on the second-last 7 days of Feb, a little somethin’ appeared in a field in Northern California that strongly resembled a low-slung athletics auto as […]
The Truth About Automatic Car Washes: Do They Secretly Destroy Your Car’s Paint?
A clean car had always been a matter of pride for the owners who reflect their care and attention in them. Still, in busy lives, keeping the gleam on might be regarded as a full-time occupation. Automated car washes promise a quick solution-turning a grimy vehicle into a shining example in a matter of minutes. […]
A Practical Guide to Extending Your Car Battery’s Lifespan
Buried deep inside the hood of almost every car you’ll see rolling down the street, is a quiet electrical powerhouse that has the critical job of kicking your car’s engine into gear with nothing more than a twist of the ignition key or the push of a button. But the car battery isn’t only responsible […]
Durable Classics: A Guide to 9 Affordable Used Cars from the 1990s
As prices for both new and pre-owned vehicles keep climbing, many budget-conscious drivers are looking back at a different era of automotive excellence: the 1990s. This was a decade of real advances in design and construction, producing cars that were genuinely built to last. For anyone watching their spending, a thirty-year-old vehicle from this period […]
Unexpected Origins: How Famous Car Brands Began
When the cars go by and you recognize the badge on their grilles and rear ends, the brain naturally connects them with shiny new factories, sophisticated machines and new cars streaming off of assembly lines. It seems as if every car manufacturer worth its salt has been designing cars all its life. Not so. Most […]
Georgia’s Old Car City: A Sanctuary for Classic Cars
Old Car City in White, Georgia offers an experience that’s caught in time-and it’s the perfect balance of natural beauty and historical decadence. This is the kind of place where old vehicles have been parked in a sprawling forested lot to age organically and turn into part of the scenery. When it initially appears as […]
Trump’s ‘Freedom to Fix’ Memo Empowers Car Owners
There is an almost primal satisfaction that arises from unlatching the hood, getting a little grime on your hands and repairing something yourself. For generations, the garage has been a sacred space of American independence. Where a little mechanical know-how and a few common tools can prevent a costly trip to the local mechanic. But […]
Britain’s Automotive Graveyard: A Tour of Defunct Marques
For more than 100 years of Britain’s motoring heritage more than three hundred different car firms have been set up around the country each striving for success in the automotive industry with technical innovation, stylish design and sheer innovation. And for a variety of economic reasons changing tastes, a cut-throat competitive industry and mergers almost […]
Used Car Pricing Data Reveals Widespread Deceptive Fees
Buying a used car is practically an American rite of passage-a process fraught with anxiety and exhilaration. You spend hours browsing online, analyzing different models and comparing prices until you finally see it-the one that feels right, listed for the price you can afford. Unfortunately for many, that feeling of triumph quickly fades the moment […]
Escaping a Sinking Car: The Survival Method You Need to Know
We’ve all seen action movies where a high-speed car flies off a bridge railing and plunges into a watery abyss. Inside, the driver races to unlock doors and windows as water fills the cabin and the minutes slip away until the water pressure equalizes. It’s so over-the-top it seems like a Hollywood fabrication-something you’d only […]