Tag: automotive

Cars & Trucks

The Discontinued Cars of 2023

January 27, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

Some notable cars from the likes of Volkswagen, Toyota and Honda will be discontinued in 2023. Is your vehicle one of them?

Auto History

The History of the Zamboni Machine

January 11, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

From the sunny confines of Southern California to chilly ice rinks around the world, here’s how the Zamboni machine became ubiquitous.

Cars & Trucks

When You’re Caught in a Blizzard: Tips for Driving in Snow

January 11, 2023. Sarah Hopkins

Driving in snow can be hard when it catches you off-guard, but with these tips you can always be prepared.

Auto History

The Most Iconic Cars in History

November 15, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

Many cars have roamed the roadways. Only a few have made a lasting impression. These iconic cars revolutionized the auto industry.

Cars & Trucks

Ask a Mechanic: Common Car Maintenance Mistakes

October 21, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

A AAA Approved Auto Repair mechanic reveals some of the top car maintenance myths and blunders he sees at work.

Cars & Trucks

How to Donate Your Car

September 07, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

Donating your car to charity has several benefits, but the process can be tricky if you’ve never done it before.

Auto History

Who Invented the Car?

August 25, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

Who invented the car? While Karl Benz is most often credited, the automobile’s history goes back hundreds of years.

Auto History

What Was the Bestselling Car the Year You Started Driving?

July 28, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

There have only been seven different car models to top the annual sales charts the last 40 years. Did yours make the list?

Retirement

Great Cars for Older Drivers and Retirees

July 06, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

For the practical, the frugal or the dreamer, these are some of the best cars for older drivers and retirees.

Cars & Trucks

The Ultimate Guide on How to Defog Windows in Your Car

June 23, 2022. Roberto Cruz

Other than aggressive drivers and traffic jams, it’s hard to name something more annoying than figuring out how to defog windows during a long commute.

Cars & Trucks

What Is Horsepower? Common Car Terms Explained

June 15, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

You’ve heard these automotive terms since you first got behind the wheel. But do you really know what they mean?

Auto History

The History of Air Conditioning in Cars

June 02, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

In less than a century, automotive air conditioning went from a rudimentary luxury item to a universal feature.

Cars & Trucks

Traffic Fatalities Reach 16-Year High

May 25, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

Early estimates show nearly 43,000 people died in traffic crashes in 2021.

Auto History

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.

Auto History

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.

Auto History

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.

Cars & Trucks

How to Remove Scratches From Car Paint

March 28, 2022. Roberto Cruz

Mike Stoops from Meguiar’s car care products shares some tips on how to remove scratches from car paint.

Auto Loans

New and Used Car Prices Climbing to Record Highs

March 16, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

A drop in new vehicle production and surge in demand has resulted in limited inventory and high prices.

Cars & Trucks

Synthetic vs. Conventional Oil: Which Should You Use?

March 16, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

We get to the bottom of the synthetic vs. conventional oil debate one question at a time.

Auto History

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.