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02/19/2021

What is Horsepower and Does it Matter? | Car Bibles

We talk about it, fight over it, and wage online wars discussing how it stacks up from supercar to supercar, but do you actually know what horsepower is? Most think it’s what propels your car down the road, but that’s only fractionally correct.

Learn what is horsepower, and does it matter when considering buying a car. Read more on our guide prepared by our team of experts.

02/12/2021

5 Reasons to Love Cars, As Told by the Experts

I once read that when a car enthusiast explains their love of cars to a “normal” person, it sounds the same as someone who really loved washing machines explaining their passion. If you envision someone going on about the perfect vintage Maytag, it does seem a touch tedious.

But that’s not really fair, is it? A washing machine doesn’t harness the power of explosions to take you to triple digit speeds.

Featuring the Stig (yes, that Stig), a photographer, a journalist and more.

02/05/2021

Car Logo Quiz

It is a shield based on the Koenigsegg family's own coat of arms since the 12th century. The phantom insignia on the Koenigsegg logo is a tribute to the Swedish air force squadron that operates out of the airbase where Koenigsegg's factory is also located (they use the ghost as their emblem).

Quiz: how well do you know car logos? Random selection of 20 logos out of 60.

01/22/2021

The 9 Most Fascinating Cars at CES 2021

From a hydrogen-powered hypercar to a flying Cadillac, the future of automotive appears otherworldly.

01/15/2021

32 Best Movie Vehicles: A Ranked List

Nothing says movie nostalgia quite like the cars the characters drive, especially when the film involves racing of any kind. In many cases, these vehicles can become the visual icon for the entire film. They also become extensions of the characters themselves — they’re not just props, they become key elements of the character development.

From Mad Max to James Bond, we've ranked the most famous movie cars.

01/08/2021

Routine Vehicle Maintenance 101: What You Should Know

Vehicles are machines, and like any machine they need maintenance. For most vehicles, regular maintenance begins at 5,000 miles and continues from there every 5,000-10,000 miles. Of course, checking your car on a more regular basis is even better.

Conduct regular vehicle maintenance and you’ll avoid potentially costly breakdowns and extend the life of your car.

12/31/2020

50 Crazy and Interesting Car Facts That You Should Know

Even for the most diehard gearheads and auto gurus out there, it’s impossible to truly know and retain everything there is to know about cars.

Even for the most diehard gearheads and auto gurus out there, it's impossible to truly know and retain everything there is to know about cars. Unfortunately, the human mind just isn't advanced enough yet. Maybe someday Elon Musk will come up with a microchip that contains the complete encyclopedia o...

12/22/2020

Hope Everyone Has A Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year

12/18/2020

These 10 Holiday Travel Tips Can Save Your Sanity

Holiday road trips always sound fun in theory, but let’s be honest: The irritation level can get pretty high in there about 30 minutes into the drive (especially if you’re traveling with little ones). Make this season’s car rides your most painless and festive yet with these super simple, plan-ahead tips.

Your car trip just got a whole lot easier.

12/11/2020

5 things everyone should know about their car | Life Lanes

With the amount of money we spend on the payments, maintenance, and repair of our cars, you’d think we’d have a better relationship with our vehicles. But understanding our cars—how they work, how to care for them, repair costs—can be overwhelming.

Feel more confident about maintenance, and repairs to your car. The five things you should know before your car before you get behind the wheel.

12/07/2020

Where Does Gasoline Come From? | AAA Exchange

Pumping gasoline is a routine to which most people give little thought. Just stop at the gas station, pay, fill up and go. But have you ever wondered where the gas you buy actually comes from?

11/25/2020

The flying car is here – and it could change the world

Flying cars may seem futuristic – but from commercial jetpacks to personal air taxis, they are already here. Here’s how they could transform the way we commute, work, and live.

Flying cars may seem futuristic – but from commercial jetpacks to personal air taxis, they are already here. Here’s how they could transform the way we commute, work and live.

11/20/2020

Don’t Let Your Thanksgiving Road Trip be a Turkey - Be Car Care Aware

One way to avoid a turkey of a Thanksgiving road trip is to make sure the vehicle you will be driving is running well. A 10-minute pre-trip check is a quick and easy way to help avoid the inconvenience of a breakdown many miles away from home, says the non-profit Car Care Council.

One way to avoid a turkey of a Thanksgiving road trip is to make sure the vehicle you will be driving is running well. A 10-minute pre-trip check is a quick and easy way to help avoid the inconvenience of a breakdown many miles away from home, says the non-profit Car Care Council. The Car READ MORE....

11/13/2020

Tips for Driving Distances

Longer days during summer months make dreams of long road trips finally realizable. While long drives get you where you are going, they can be fatiguing.

Trip planning can spare you stress and add a whole lot of fun. Fight driving fatigue and increase driving safety with these road trip tips for driving distances.

11/06/2020

What's the Secret Behind the Numbers on the Interstate Signs?

If you've ever driven west on Interstate 80 through Nebraska, you've seen one of the flattest and emptiest roads in America ... and you probably had some time to ponder life's most important questions. For example, why is the highway called "I-80," anyway? And why do some interstate names have one, two or three digits?

Why is one road named I-5 while another is I-480? We take a closer look at the digits on those red, white and blue shield-shaped signs.

10/30/2020

Driving at Night

Shorter days, fatigue, compromised night vision, rush hour, and impaired drivers are some of the risks we face when driving at night. These risks become especially pronounced moving into the weekend, with fatal crashes peaking on Saturday nights, according to NSC analysis of NHTSA data.

In the coming days, NSC is working on major enhancements to nsc.org. The forthcoming improvements will enhance the user experience and strengthen our services in a new safety era. During this time, log-ins and some transactions on nsc.org may be unavailable from Oct. 30 through Nov. 4. If you are un...

10/23/2020

Motorist Checklist for Fall Car Care Month in October - Be Car Care Aware

The last thing any driver needs is a vehicle that breaks down in cold, harsh winter weather. The Car Care Council recommends that car owners follow its Fall Car Care Month checklist and inspect their vehicles before the temperatures drop and severe weather hits.

The last thing any driver needs is a vehicle that breaks down in cold, harsh winter weather. The Car Care Council recommends that car owners follow its Fall Car Care Month checklist and inspect their vehicles before the temperatures drop and severe weather hits. Heating, Wipers & Lights Make sure he...

10/16/2020

13 Highway Driving Safety Tips | Safety.com

No one wants to admit to being a distracted driver, but we’ve all texted, talked and eaten while on the road. The truth about distracted driving is that it doesn’t take much for our attention to be diverted.

Resources: https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/02/25/attention-engineering-why-we-suffer-in-the-social-media-economy/ https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/dangers-texting-while-driving https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/seat-belts https://driving-tests.org/driving-statistics/ https://www.nhtsa.gov/ris...

10/12/2020

How Often Should I Replace My Car Battery?

Car batteries are the strong, silent member of the automotive team. They do their job regardless of heat, cold weather and the drivers who demand so much of them. While a battery that allows a car start at the first turn of the key is a joyful thing, it doesn't last forever.

You probably don't think much about your car's battery -- as long as it's working well. But even the best battery eventually transforms from a chemical powerhouse to a chemical paperweight.

10/02/2020

15 cars that changed the world

We're always trying to figure out what the Golden Age of cars was, but the truth is that ever since World War II, we've lived in something of an endless Golden Age.

Our criteria were simple: Was the car a smash hit at the time, historically important, and did it change the game or exert a huge influence?

09/25/2020

Standard Motor Products Awards Women in Auto Care Scholarships

Standard Motor Products Inc. (SMP) has announced the winners of its SMP “Women in Auto Care” Scholarship. The inaugural competition has presented two female students with $5,000 each.

09/18/2020

Air Cabin Filter: Everything You Need To Know

An air cabin filter is an important component in any vehicle's heating and cooling system. It helps protect the passengers from contaminants in the air they breathe.

09/04/2020

Low Gas Prices + Simple Car Care = More Savings - Be Car Care Aware

With gas prices remaining low, motorists should take advantage of their savings and invest it back into their vehicles. By spending a little now to increase fuel efficiency, drivers can multiply fuel savings and save more money at the pump, says the Car Care Council.

With gas prices remaining low, motorists should take advantage of their savings and invest it back into their vehicles. By spending a little now to increase fuel efficiency, drivers can multiply fuel savings and save more money at the pump, says the Car Care Council. With the average cost of a gallo...

08/28/2020

Listening to music while driving may help calm the heart

Driving can be very stressful, particularly if you are stuck in heavy traffic or are an inexperienced driver, and this stress will eventually take its toll on the heart. However, researchers now confirm that there is a simple fix for this problem: listening to the right music while driving.

Recent experiments involving driving in stressful traffic conditions suggest that listening to music at this time may help protect heart health.

08/21/2020

Learn the ABCs of Car Care - Be Car Care Aware

Back-to-school season is the ideal time to review your ABCs; the ABCs of car care, that is. The Car Care Council recommends that motorists brush up on their auto care knowledge to make sure their vehicle is operating at its most efficient level before the school year commences and the onset of fall and winter weather.

Back-to-school season is the ideal time to review your ABCs; the ABCs of car care, that is. The Car Care Council recommends that motorists brush up on their auto care knowledge to make sure their vehicle is operating at its most efficient level before the school year commences and the onset of fall....

08/14/2020

Playing with Cars: How Kids Become Adults Obsessed with Machines

It starts with Hot Wheels and garbage trucks and blossoms into something more. Brett Berk dives into the psychology of why you never stopped loving automobiles.

A look at how playing with Hot Wheels and toy dump trucks can start kids on a path to a lifelong car obsession.

08/07/2020

Stop and Check Your Brakes - Be Car Care Aware

Brake Safety Awareness Month in August is the perfect time to have your brakes checked to make sure they are in safe working condition before summer ends and the school year starts, says the non-profit Car Care Council.

Brake Safety Awareness Month in August is the perfect time to have your brakes checked to make sure they are in safe working condition before summer ends and the school year starts, says the non-profit Car Care Council. Brakes are a normal wear item for any car and eventually they’re going to need...

07/31/2020

Are you Driving an Unsafe Car? What You Need to Know About Recalls - Be Car Care Aware

Only you can protect your family or yourself from defective or noncompliant vehicles or equipment that could pose a threat to your safety.

By James C. Owens, Deputy Administrator, U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Only you can protect your family or yourself from defective or noncompliant vehicles or equipment that could pose a threat to your safety. Hundreds of injuries have been...

07/24/2020

11 Tips to Keep Your Car from Overheating

You may love the heat of summer, but you need to help your car keep its cool when temperatures rise. An engine that runs too hot can damage the vehicle and threaten your safety. Here are some tips we’ve compiled to help prevent your car from overheating:

Summer temperatures can make your car overheat – unless you take the right precautions. Check out our tips to keep your car cool this summer.

07/17/2020

What's Involved In Servicing Your Car's Air Conditioning - Car Maintenance and Car Repairs - DriverSide

Summer's arrival means your vehicle's air conditioning system is going to be under a serious strain before long. If you haven't had your system serviced in a while, now's the time.

What's Involved In Servicing Your Car's Air Conditioning - DriverSide.com's consumer focused auto reviews for new and used cars and trucks.

07/10/2020

‘Cone Zone’ Season Can Be Tough On Vehicles - Be Car Care Aware

Summer is the main season for “cone zones,” road construction where you will likely hit a bump or two, or come across loose stones and other hazards. These rough road conditions can be tough on a vehicle’s steering and suspension system and can throw out the alignment, while loose stones have the potential to damage the vehicle’s exterior or windshield, according to the non-profit Car Care Council.

Summer is the main season for “cone zones,” road construction where you will likely hit a bump or two, or come across loose stones and other hazards. These rough road conditions can be tough on a vehicle’s steering and suspension system and can throw out the alignment, while loose stones have ...

07/02/2020

Here's How Your Car's Engine Works

This is how the combination of an engine, fuel, and air makes your car move, explained in plain English, in case you're not an engineer.

06/26/2020

Keeping Car Clean Protects Vehicle Investment - Be Car Care Aware

Keeping your vehicle clean inside and out can pay big dividends when it comes to maintaining its long-term value. The non-profit Car Care Council suggests some simple steps to keep your vehicle clean and protect it from the elements so it retains its resale and trade-in value.

Keeping your vehicle clean inside and out can pay big dividends when it comes to maintaining its long-term value. The non-profit Car Care Council suggests some simple steps to keep your vehicle clean and protect it from the elements so it retains its resale and trade-in value. Declutter – Start th...

06/19/2020

Speeding

We all know the frustrations of modern life and juggling a busy schedule, but speed limits are put in place to protect all road users. Learn about the dangers of speeding and why faster doesn’t mean safer.

Speeding endangers everyone on the road: In 2018, speeding killed 9,378 people. We all know the frustrations of modern life and juggling a busy schedule, but speed limits are put in place to protect all road users. Learn about the dangers of speeding and why faster doesn’t mean safer.

06/12/2020

Seat Belts

One of the safest choices drivers and passengers can make is to buckle up.

One of the safest choices drivers and passengers can make is to buckle up. Many Americans understand the lifesaving value of the seat belt – the national use rate was at 90.7% in 2019. Seat belt use in passenger vehicles saved an estimated 14,955 lives in 2017. Understand the potentially fatal con...

06/05/2020

17 Car Facts To Impress Your Friends With

We love car facts. Those pieces of knowledge that give extra insight into the story of the car and the industries that surround it, or the sociology of the car and its roll in society.

We love car facts. Those pieces of knowledge that give extra insight into the story of the car and the indu...

05/29/2020

How Car Air Conditioners Work Explained In Under 5 Minutes

Would you like to know how your vehicle’s air conditioner works? The system looks complicated, but it's really quite simple.

Repair guides, articles and advice for car owners, enthusiasts and repair technicians.

05/22/2020

Your Nose Knows: Six Vehicle Warning Signs You Can Smell - Be Car Care Aware

Most vehicles start out with a “new car smell,” but there are other specific odors that motorists should never ignore.

Most vehicles start out with a “new car smell,” but there are other specific odors that motorists should never ignore. Identifying these suspect smells early on can help car owners be car care aware and avoid the hassle and expense of an unexpected breakdown, says the Car Care Council. “Unusua...