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11Jan

By Rocco PennNo Comments

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It’s Winter Out There

The Northeast may get pummeled with snow and ice, the Midwest can’t make up its mind, the South barely notices a difference and the West has all four seasons at one time, and the extreme north is stuck in a wintry mix all the time, we seem to be challenged when it comes to driving. Whether it’s because preparations weren’t made or because driving habits weren’t changed, there is an increase in the number of accidents on the roads when snow and ice are a factor while driving. If you’ve been lucky so far and haven’t experienced any challenges on the road, here are some things to keep in mind for the winter months: (more…)

11Jan

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

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The Sales Duds of 2016

Every year we have some vehicles that sell better than expected but other just don’t seem to make the cut for sales. This happens every year and with gas prices being lower than they have been in a long time the SUVs and trucks of the world have sold more than ever. It also helps that these two segments have more competitors in the market than ever before. While 2016 was the first year in history that SUVs outsold sedans on the market, there are still some vehicles that just didn’t quite get where they needed to regardless of the style the bring, here are some of those for you to enjoy: (more…)

9Jan

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

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Are We Small Crossover Crazy?

While there is a certain value to crossovers becoming smaller the question is whether or not we’ve gone too far? The benefits to a smaller crossover SUV are many, you can park them easier, drive them easier, have the added space you need but not feel like the vehicle is overgrown and you can enjoy reasonable fuel mileage from these small and active vehicles. Calling a vehicle a crossover means you could have AWD on the model and expect to have a higher stance with better overall ground clearance than on other models, but have we gone too far? (more…)

It May Be Time for a Restoration Project in Europe

20Dec

By Emma SchmidtNo Comments

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It May Be Time for a Restoration Project in Europe

Areas of the world where wars have been fought often show signs of those wars for many years to come. Europe is a continent where many wars have been fought in its history. From the early days as borders were created to the difficulty in religious and economic differences to the wars that ravaged the entire world such as World Wars I and II, Europe has been a place that’s been ransacked, destroyed, rebuilt, and then destroyed again only to be rebuilt once more. This continent is amazing in its history and in the fact that it’s been the scene of so many wars. (more…)

19Dec

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

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Cars Can Stop Thieves on Their Own Now

What has happened to the world? It used to be much easier to steal a vehicle and then either sell it off for parts or change the VIN to match what we want it to be so that we could get away with the crime. Before computers were put into vehicles there was nothing connected to anything online and if you stole a vehicle you were going to have that vehicle unless you were caught right away or simply by dumb bad luck. That’s not the case anymore as one would be thief found out. (more…)

It Might be Time to Change Our Thinking About Biofuels

12Dec

By Emma SchmidtNo Comments

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It Might be Time to Change Our Thinking About Biofuels

Using corn or soybeans to create a fuel that can operate our vehicles is better for the environment. Even though the fuel mileage takes a hit when using biofuels a vehicle doesn’t emit any carbon elements at all because these are handled when the plants are grown. This has been the assumption of experts and researchers for many years, but it might be time to change the tone of the discussion and find out exactly how safe these fuels are for the environment. A recent study that was released by the University of Michigan shows this way of thinking is simply an assumption of what these fuels are and how they perform. (more…)

30Nov

By Emma SchmidtNo Comments

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Do You Know how to Load a Trailer?

When you have a vehicle that can haul a trailer you’ve given yourself a fantastic advantage on the road or trails over other vehicles that don’t have the ability to pull a trailer behind them. This means you can help move your friend’s stuff with just your truck, bring home a load of materials for the weekend project or take extra gear that you need with you when camping to the campsite. This also gives you the ability to pull a trailer with a boat on it or a couple jet skis, but those items aren’t the subject of this article so we’ll leave them out of the conversation. (more…)

Forget the Fact the Gas Prices are Down; Plug-Ins are Up

29Nov

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

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Forget the Fact the Gas Prices are Down; Plug-Ins are Up

Over the past few years the price of gas at the pump has dramatically decreased to make it more affordable than a decade ago to drive your vehicle on the road. This has raised at least one question and that is whether or not the market for EV models and hybrids would continue to be strong. With a wide variety of these vehicles on the road and the fact that you can now enjoy ranges that are better than ever the EV market is actually experiencing strong numbers over the past several months. (more…)

28Nov

By Rocco PennNo Comments

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The One Factor that Matters

Like it or not, the one single factor that matters the most for your driving, no matter where you’re doing your driving, is your tires. The tires are what touches the road and makes contact which means you need to have the right tires for the job. This is why there are so many different tires that you can have on your vehicle to give you the right traction and capabilities wherever you need it to be. It important you make sure the tires you have are made to give you the performance you want, especially if you choose to head onto terrain that requires it. (more…)

22Nov

By Emma SchmidtNo Comments

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Can You Get Work Done in a PHEV?

There haven’t been any successful pickup trucks that have been made has plug-in hybrid electric models on the road yet, but one may be on its way very soon. While this pickup won’t come from your typical truck manufacturer, a new one is creating a truck that you will consider to be a great truck that can get the job done that you need. This new truck will be one that you can easily admire and will come to you at a fairly reasonable price when you want to have a truck that is perfect for business needs. (more…)