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Americans spend a lot of money on transportation. In fact, for the average household, transportation costs make up the second-biggest spending category in their budget. Only housing and housing-related costs take a bigger bite out of the average budget. We spend more on getting around than we spend on food! Transportation costs include buying, maintaining, […]

As of April 2022, the price for a gallon of regular gas averaged more than $4 nationwide. That’s up more than a dollar a gallon from April of 2021. But that’s just the average: There’s a wide disparity in prices across the country. Residents of California are paying the highest prices in the country (at […]

Whether you own or lease the vehicle that you drive, it’s your responsibility to not only operate it safely but to also maintain it properly. Unfortunately, not everyone understands the importance of this. In fact, if you’re like many other busy individuals, it’s often too easy to procrastinate, forget, or simply skip out on routine […]

The holiday season, regardless of which, if any, holidays you choose to observe, is a beautiful time of celebration and togetherness, but to enjoy that togetherness, many of us need to travel. From short distances to nearby family and friends to hours or even days on end in the car, we all have somewhere to be and it is important […]

Cars manufactured before 1980 required intense preparation to get them ready for winter. Luckily, modern vehicles don’t need the same elaborate winterization, but low temperatures, snow, rain, and road salt can still cause problems with newer cars. Completing a few simple tasks before the worst of winter sets in will help protect your vehicle and make navigating […]

There are so many things that vehicle owners value when choosing the perfect car. Some go for appearance, others for speed, and still others for gas mileage, but the most economical car owner will probably prize longevity. A long life for your vehicle can save you a lot of money over the years. And if […]

With summer approaching, many people will start dreaming about an American tradition: the road trip. Who doesn’t want to see new sights, create the perfect mix of music, pack a cooler full of snacks, and start driving? Whether you have no destination in mind or the ultimate dream vacation plotted out, there’s no resisting the […]

Not so long ago, key fobs that allowed drivers to unlock their cars remotely were cutting-edge technology. Now, new technologies come out with each new model year, making cars safer and more convenient and sometimes radically changing the way drivers interact with their vehicles. Here are 12 technologies that are currently changing the way we […]

There has been a lot of recent discussion and predictions around the topic of self-driving cars (autonomous vehicles). This infographic points out hopeful ways this may reduce accidents and fatalities in a big way. With 94% of car accidents due to human error, does this mean we might remove up to 94% of car accidents? […]

18 point check list guide to avoid a vehicle meltdown, and staying safe should one occur. Jumping in the car for a road trip to grandmas or a day-trip to the beach is as American as apple pie. However, the law of supply and demand dictates that more cars mean more traffic + more heat = more “meltdowns”. […]