Many don’t ponder vehicle emissions often, unless the check engine light comes on and they live in a state that requires vehicles to pass an emissions test. People tend to think about emissions more when fuel economy drops, which is indicated by poor performance and increased refueling costs. For others,…
Week after week you tend your lawn, cutting it just right, making it the envy of the neighborhood. But all too often you may skip required lawnmower maintenance. You aren’t alone, but putting off routine care can endanger personal safety. Let’s take a look at the most neglected lawnmower parts…
The heat is on, and you’re probably driving more this season to make multiple visits to the lake or beach, head to a family reunion or enjoy a well-deserved vacation. The following driving tips to save gas will help you get to all of your summer destinations while enjoying a…
With summer winding down, vacations at the beach give way to school and cooler weather. As the last holiday before the holidays, Labor Day is one last chance to escape for a long weekend and steal a little slice of summer. Here’s a look at five Labor Day road trips…
Badge engineering is the practice of marketing a motor vehicle under two or more brands. Sometimes, the engineering is readily apparent — the Dodge and Plymouth Neon are examples of a shared model name. In other examples, trim differences and separate model names mask the similarities underneath the hood. Here’s…
Automakers have improved safety and visibility by leaps and bounds in the past decade. The adoption of the car camera system is a large part of those efforts. Some camera systems can only be found on newer vehicles and higher trim levels. However, rearview car camera systems will be mandatory…
There are many ways to compare vehicles, such as power or efficiency. For over 100 years, fuel economy has been measured in terms of miles per gallon — the distance you can travel using one gallon of fuel. When comparing two vehicles, it’s easy to see that a 30-mpg vehicle…
With so many electronic gadgets in their possession, saying that people are power hungry might be a bit of an understatement. At home and on the road, electronic devices use a lot of power. Nearly everyone with a smartphone or tablet uses a USB car charger that plugs into the…
Most car options and features are straightforward, but there are some that seem out of place or downright strange, such as the third headlight on the Tucker 48. Some features are designer preferences, while others may offer a surprising benefit to drivers that’s worth exploring further. Here’s a look at…
The 2017 auto show season has been a good one for fans of muscle and performance cars, as a number of automakers have stepped up with enticing options aimed at gearheads with a desire to go fast. Alongside the usual Detroit-based suspects, there were a few surprises from overseas that…