News - Car Reporters

3Nov

By Rocco PennNo Comments

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Dream Ride with a GoPro

The GoPro camera has become one of the most popular items that can be purchased to document the action right in front of you. This Point of View (POV) look at the experience someone has given you an idea of what they see and how they see it. The beauty of these items is you can document all sorts of action during the day or event including sporting events and the action from the field or the excitement of a drop from a plane to the ground while skydiving where you get to see how small things look at first. (more…)

Drowsiness is a Problem for Many Drivers

1Nov

By Carl DurrekNo Comments

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Drowsiness is a Problem for Many Drivers

Unfortunately many of us fill our days so full of activities and scheduled events that we have a hard time sleeping well at night and leave ourselves little time to get ready for the day in the morning. Distractions from behind the wheel can include text messages, talking on cell phones, eating, drinking or other people in the car, but most of us don’t think of drowsiness as a distraction. The reality is if we drive drowsy there’s a much greater likelihood of ending up in an accident than if we drive fully alert and ready for the day. (more…)

Are EV Drivers Smarter than Other Drivers?

1Nov

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

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Are EV Drivers Smarter than Other Drivers?

While there’s no evidence to suggest that a driver who chooses a vehicle that runs solely on electricity is any smarter than a driver of a gasoline powered vehicle it seems these drivers are making more intelligent choices. This fact is the result of some of the data collected by AAA and the number of service calls they’ve had for EV drivers over the past several years. AAA serves the nation of members which is nearly 56 million strong at this point, but there seem to be a different type of service needed for those driving EVs over those with gasoline engines. (more…)

Is an Extended Service Contract Worth the Money You Pay?

28Oct

By Emma SchmidtNo Comments

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Is an Extended Service Contract Worth the Money You Pay?

When you buy a car that’s new to you, but is a used model there are several different things to consider. If you have found a certified pre-owned vehicle at a dealer that sells only one brand of new cars, you’re probably in good shape to agree to an extended service contract (ESC) and have the coverage you need and an easier time filing a claim, but if the car you choose is sold to you “as-is” with no warranty from the dealer but only the offer of a third party ESC you need to beware of what you’re agreeing to purchase. (more…)

Parking Apps are Making City Life Even Easier

27Oct

By Carl DurrekNo Comments

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Parking Apps are Making City Life Even Easier

Not only is it a pain to park and find parking when you live in the city, it’s difficult to navigate around if you don’t know where to park. If you live in the city most likely you have a spot of your own, but when people come from out of town to visit, they also need a place they can park and have their vehicle kept safe. Parking apps are becoming more popular and offer a great deal of data for you to make use of and find the right parking space for you and your vehicle. (more…)

21Oct

By Emma SchmidtNo Comments

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Cars to Make us Think

Every car show has a group of cars that simply make you wonder if the brand is serious about turning the vehicle that was displayed into a production model at some point in the future. Most of the time when we look at these, we are hopeful this will happen and with the most recent Paris Motor Show behind us there are certainly a number of cars that we could love to have on the road in the near future. Here are five models that made their way across the stage in Paris to show us they should be built right away, some that already are heading to the production line and others that are simply concepts at the moment. (more…)

Another Amazing Advancement in Semi-Autonomous Driving

15Oct

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

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Another Amazing Advancement in Semi-Autonomous Driving

Whether you remember it or not, Sam Schmidt was the victim of a horrible Indy Car Accident several years ago. Rather than rest on his laurels, Sam founded a racing team of his own and became the owner and has enjoyed some amazing success along the way. Even though Sam hasn’t been able to drive a car of his own for quite some time he has reveled in the excitement of watching his team on the track and developing new technology for driving all the while hoping he might one day be able to get behind the wheel of his own car once again. (more…)

Put the Phone Down and Get a Free Cup of Coffee

14Oct

By Emma SchmidtNo Comments

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Put the Phone Down and Get a Free Cup of Coffee

Sounds simple right? All you have to do is put your phone down and you’ll earn yourself a free cup of coffee, but is it really as simple as that and how easy would it be for you to execute? The way vehicles are equipped today we have infotainment systems that can read our texts to us once the phone is connected to the Bluetooth system and these systems are meant to allow you to put your phone down and drive with your hands free to be on the wheel even while you talk on the phone. (more…)

Do You Know Everything You Should About Your Car?

6Oct

By Carl DurrekNo Comments

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Do You Know Everything You Should About Your Car?

It’s simple to think we know as much as we need to about our cars and the items that are part of our everyday lives, but do you know how long you spend in your car on a yearly average; do you know how to find items on your car? Most of us really don’t know as much as we should about our cars unless we pay close attention or try to learn what our car has to offer us. Here are some fun facts and helpful hints to help open your eyes up to what you’re driving, or you can watch this video to learn more. (more…)

27Sep

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

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Off Roading, But Not in a Wrangler

It’s the king of the outdoors, the simple and long admired Jeep Wrangler, but not everyone is a Jeep lover. Some people would love to have a great off roading vehicle and might not appreciate the simplicity or the rough riding that is part of the Wrangler experience. Whether you want some luxury added to your off roader or you need to know you have a compliant SUV that can handle the roads as much as the trails, here are some that will certainly fit that bill for you. (more…)