Buying a New Car
Tips and tricks to get you through every step of buying a new car, whatever “new” means to you.
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A Timeline of Car Radio History
May 16, 2022. Andrew Sheldon
From Motorola and in-car record players to cassettes, CDs and Bluetooth, replay the tracks of car radio history.
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The History of the Tow Truck
April 13, 2022. Andrew Sheldon
Like many great inventions before and since, tow trucks were born out of necessity. A century later, they are the backbone of roadside assistance.
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The Worst Car Names Ever
March 31, 2022. Andrew Sheldon
For every Mustang or Gladiator, there’s a car name that leaves us uninspired, unimpressed or downright confused.
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The History of Crash Test Dummies
March 08, 2022. Andrew Sheldon
When pigs, cadavers and driverless cars couldn’t get the job done, crash test dummies were called upon to make cars safer.
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The History of Car Batteries
February 18, 2022. Andrew Sheldon
Retracing the enduring history of car batteries, from 19th-century France to underneath the hood of your car.
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History of the Snowplow
January 11, 2022. Andrew Sheldon
Heavy snowfall once meant travelers could only move on foot. Now governments have fleets of snowplows ready to clear the road.
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How Car Companies Got Their Names
November 16, 2021. Andrew Sheldon
Was Jeep named after a character in Popeye? What does the “Alfa” in Alfa Romeo stand for? Learn the origins of famous brands.
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The Stories Behind Popular Car Model Names
September 13, 2021. Andrew Sheldon
Automakers have found inspiration for their car model names everywhere, from Mother Nature to military vehicles.
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The Rise and Fall of Car Hood Ornaments
September 08, 2021. Nicole Wakelin
What ever happened to car hood ornaments? Learn how the shiny auto adornments went from popular to obsolete.
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Why Do Different Countries Drive on Different Sides of the Road?
August 17, 2021. Andrew Sheldon
Ancient civilizations, the French Revolution, freight wagons and the Model T all played a role in influencing what side of the road the world drives on.
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Buying a New Car
Tips and tricks to get you through every step of buying a new car, whatever “new” means to you.
Download Now!