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Properly inflated tires save fuel
Just as being under pressure is not healthy for people, it's also very bad for your tires. Possibly the most important maintenance item on a vehicle, tires can lose one to two pounds per square inch of pressure each month, and excess stress on tires … more
Automakers expect growth to continue in sales of car-based
DETROIT (AP) – Cars were too small, sport utility vehicles too inefficient and she couldn't see herself driving a minivan. So Dr. Melissa Sundermann ended up with a type of vehicle that most automakers are banking on for sales growth: a … more
Curb gas prices by improving car performance
(MS) - With gas prices soaring, drivers everywhere are feeling the pinch at the pump. Let's face it - your gas dollars aren't going nearly as far as they used to. However, there are a number of things you can do to help improve your car's fuel … more
When it Comes to Autos, Is Buying Really Better?
(MS) - Conventional wisdom when it comes to the car business has always been that buying a car is always better than leasing. After all, at the end of your car payments, you'll own the car if you financed it, whereas once a lease is finished, so is … more
What to use (and not use) when cleaning your car
Do not use dishwashing soap or laundry detergent to clean a car. Dishwashing liquid is ideal for removing grease from your serving trays, but it also removes oil from the paint on your car's finish. And laundry soap, which contains abrasive agents, … more
Prepare for colder days during the fall months
Fall means cooler temperatures and time to get your vehicle ready for the colder days of winter. According to the AAA, loss of visibility, slick roads and poorly maintained brakes lead to thousands of accidents every year with the highest number … more
Keep travel, towing trouble-free
Every year millions of Americans take to the roads with their trailers in tow. Whether you're towing a boat, a horse or a houseful of furniture, driving with a trailer presents challenges to both the driver and the tow vehicle. Rob Dubose, … more
Plenty of ways to cut insurance costs
(MS) - Depending on where you live, car insurance can be astronomical or entirely reasonable. Drivers in the Northeast tend to pay the highest premiums, while those in the South or the Midwest tend to enjoy more reasonable rates. One thing all … more
Silver, iridescence are favorite car colors - until next big thing
Tomorrow's cars will scrimp on fuel, envelop us in safety, guide us to our destinations, impress us with intuitive features and comfort us with ergonomics we can't believe we ever lived without. But for all that, these evolutions will never … more
Gearing up for slippery conditions: What's the difference between AWD, 4WD
(MS) - Do you know that today all-wheel-drive (AWD) and four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles make up about 25 percent of the car and truck market, with prediction for 50 percent of the market in years to come according to reports by "Forbes"? For some … more
To keep old cars running, change fluids regularly
(MS) - Drivers tend to come in all shapes and sizes. Some drivers prefer putting the pedal to the metal, while others prefer strolling along on Sunday afternoons. Some drivers desire the flashy sports car, while others are content with the practical … more
What to do when an accident strikes
(MS) - As long as car accidents occur, so will ensuing lawsuits. In addition to personal safety, another reason to always drive defensively is to avoid potentially damaging lawsuits that result from at-fault accidents. At-fault accidents can drive … more
Crossover Vehicle Stats
Crossover vehicle sales have grown substantially since the mid-1990s to about 2.4 million last year. Listed are the top-selling crossovers for the first eight months of this year: more
Balancing Act
How a person uses his land and how that use affects those around him — and the role of the government therein — are questions communities have wrestled with for a long time. Most people probably don't want to live right next to a busy factory … more
Auto detailing can be done at home for less money and in less time
When it comes to car care, one of the most expensive things you can do is get your car professionally detailed. It is a big job to carefully wash, wax, vacuum and condition a car, so professional shops charge hundreds of dollars to get the job done. … more
'Driver Distraction' leading cause of accidents
(MS) - What do the following people have in common: student, soccer mom, sales person, business executive? They all spend a lot of time driving, whether it's to and from school or the office, making sales calls or going shopping. And, most of the … more
Understanding a vehicle history report
(MS) - Buying a used car can be a frustrating process. Most buyers are fully aware that appearances can be deceiving. Though a car might look great on the outside, under the hood can be a different matter entirely. Add in concerns about accident … more
Get more mpg out of your vehicle
(MS) - With the ever-rising cost of fuel these days, who can afford to waste even a single drop? But it's happening to you right now if your vehicle has a dirty mass air flow (MAF) sensor! The MAF sensor is a device used in many fuel injected … more
Are your vehicle's windshield wipers designed for highway speeds?
(MS) - You know that visibility is key to safe, comfortable driving. And you also know that good windshield wipers play a significant role in helping you clearly see the road ahead. Yet many drivers are unaware that, as speed limits have increased … more
Easy, no-cost ways to reduce car's impact on the environment
(MS) - It only takes a single car to substantially impact the environment. According to non-profit organization LiveNeutral, the average American driver contributes 11,500 pounds (over 5 metric tons) of climate changing emissions each year. You can … more
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