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I can instantly make you a better driver

Ozzie — Wed, 17 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Imagine this: You’re cruising along on in three lanes of traffic. The speed limit is 70. You’re in the middle lane and closing the gap to the car in front of you. There’s slower traffic to your right and a clear lane to the left. You signal and start moving into the passing lane, but … Continue reading I can instantly make you a better driver →

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You see a pet trapped in a hot car: What are you allowed to do?

admin — Fri, 12 May 2023 16:10:00 +0000

Massachusetts State Police conducted a demonstration in 2021 to show how quickly temperatures soar inside a sealed vehicle. On an 80-degree day, this thermometer reading shot to 120 degrees in just 9 minutes. (Boston Herald/Getty Images) Warm weather is here again, and by now the dangers of leaving a child or a pet in a … Continue reading You see a pet trapped in a hot car: What are you allowed to do? →

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Trucks are more likely to last 250,000 miles than other vehicles

admin — Wed, 03 May 2023 16:00:00 +0000

While it seems like people are buying new cars all the time, the vehicles on America’s roads are far from new. The average age of cars on our roads was 12.2 years in 2022, but a new study from iSeeCars shows that some vehicles are better able to stand the test of time, especially trucks. … Continue reading Trucks are more likely to last 250,000 miles than other vehicles →

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How much does car insurance cost in 2023?

admin — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:16:00 +0000

As boring and annoying as it can be, car insurance is a part of almost everyone’s lives. With few exceptions, every driver must have auto insurance before hitting the road, and states have different minimum requirements on coverage for things like bodily injury and liability. If you’re wondering how much car insurance costs, we’ve got … Continue reading How much does car insurance cost in 2023? →

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Best driving roads in America

admin — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 19:13:00 +0000

It doesn’t matter if it’s a Mustang, a BMW or a louche Lamborghini. Every fan of fun-to-drive machines has learned to brace for the dumb, obvious question: “Where are you supposed to drive a car like that?” The answer, of course, is “everywhere,” from the g-forcing off-ramp in your own town to some of the … Continue reading Best driving roads in America →

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Traffic jams are back, yet work-from-home leaves downtowns empty

admin — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 21:26:00 +0000

Empty roads and cleaner air at the start of the pandemic have given way to a gradual return of traffic congestion in many global cities, but U.S. and UK downtown centers remain less busy as office workers continue to work from home, according to a study published on Tuesday. Trips to U.S. downtown areas were … Continue reading Traffic jams are back, yet work-from-home leaves downtowns empty →

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Opening your car windows could reduce your COVID-19 risk

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 15:57:00 +0000

By now, we all know the basic coronavirus rules. Wear a mask, limit your exposure to other people and when you can’t, keep your distance, and … keep wearing your mask. We also learned at the outset of the pandemic how to properly keep surfaces clean, including in your car. But what we haven’t known … Continue reading Opening your car windows could reduce your COVID-19 risk →

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Wash me now: What’s the best type of car wash?

admin — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 15:45:00 +0000

Need to give the car a wash? Deliberating between doing it yourself or going to a professional car wash? If you don’t have the time, desire, or supplies to clean your car at home, then it’s time to hit the pros. There are three types of places you can go to get your car washed, … Continue reading Wash me now: What’s the best type of car wash? →

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Gen-Z less likely to drive distracted than older generations

admin — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 18:52:00 +0000

Don’t blame the kids. According to a survey conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Volvo, the youngest and newest drivers on the road are less likely to use their phones while driving. Only 71 percent of survey takers belonging to Gen-Z, or whatever those currently aged 18 to 24 will eventually be called, … Continue reading Gen-Z less likely to drive distracted than older generations →

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Our suggestions for a last-minute Labor Day road trip

admin — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 13:00:00 +0000

slide-7075450 Image Credit: Getty Images/Blend Images Labor Day Not to be the bearer of bad news, but Labor Day, the unofficial start of the fall season, is today, September 4th, 2017. That means time is running out on all those ambitious plans for barbecues, lounging at the beach and road trips. On that last matter, … Continue reading Our suggestions for a last-minute Labor Day road trip →

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