Building upon more than a decade of research on older driver safety, The Hartford and MIT AgeLab worked with a panel of leading experts in driving, aging and technology to conduct an in-depth study that involved the review of 25 new technologies and identification of the top ten that can benefit mature drivers. The features [...]
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Top 10 Most Preferred Cars By US Shoppers
According to Market Insight Corporation, the Honda CR-V is the most preferred automobile model for US auto shoppers heading into September, based on insights gained from over 31,000 consumers visiting MyProductAdvisor.com. The CR-V just edged the Chevy Cruze for the top spot. The top 10 most preferred automobile models by US shoppers in September were [...]
Don’t Buy! Lease a Hyundai
Hyundai is a fast-growing brand with lots of satisfied customers – which is why Hyundai is making waves in the car making world. They’ve got a great range to choose from, with many models designed and built in Europe, and on top of that they have the eye-catching Five Year Triple Care package. This is an [...]
Car Brands & Insurance – Is There a Connection?
In today’s economy, everyone is looking to save a dollar somewhere. This can come in the form of saving on your car insurance or the purchase of a new car. Either way the link between the brand of car and your insurance exists. Car manufacturers are producing vehicles that are less gas reliant and safer [...]
More Smart Tips to Save Gas Money
CarCare.org, the home for the consumer education program about the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair, recommends the following ways to drive smart and save gas money: Gas mileage decreases rapidly above 60 mph. Don’t go above it unless there’s a real need. Idling gets zero miles per gallon. Warming up the vehicle [...]
Ten Car Towing Tips
The Spring road trip and tow season is upon us, time for the experts at AutoMD.com to put together another Top Ten Tips list for car towing, to make sure that road warriors tow their previous belongings safely, while avoiding any possible tear and wear on their towing vehicle. 1. Understanding Towing Capacity Never exceed [...]
Top 10 Fun to Drive Cars
Marking the beginning of a new year, The Fast Lane Car news site selected 10 fun cars to drive. These vehicles were available for purchase in North America, and were given to the staff of TFLCar to evaluate prior to the new year. They hand picked the best cars capable of putting a huge smile [...]
UK Young Drivers Worst Prepared for Winter Driving
A poll carried out for Garmin, the sat nav manufacturer, found that 57% of UK young drivers (18–24 year-olds) said they’re not prepared for winter driving despite planning to cover the most miles over the Christmas period visiting friends and family. Last year saw the coldest December in 100 years in many different locations around [...]
Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in the US 2010
If you own a car in the US, you might as well keep an on list issued by the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s (NICB), namely Hot Wheels: the top 10 most stolen vehicles. This list examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines the vehicle make, model, [...]
Five Reasons To Love the Minis
A Mini Cooper zooming down the street can entice any driver. These little vehicles come in an array of different colours and designs that are very stylish. It’s hard for a driver not to notice these cars. The hard top and convertibles are so sexy. They are almost like little race cars that have abandoned [...]