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Recent Survey Finds Nine in 10 Washington, D.C., Area Drivers Use Cellphone While Behind the Wheel

Recent Survey Finds Nine in 10 Washington, D.C., Area Drivers Use Cellphone While Behind the Wheel

Transurban and Virginia Department of Transportation launch 2018 “Orange Cones. No Phones.” campaign to reduce distracted driving in 395 Express Lanes work zone. ... Continue reading

Study: Cars are safer & sell better as fuel efficiency improves

Study: Cars are safer & sell better as fuel efficiency improves

Consumer Federation of America, finds that as average fleet fuel efficiency increased from 24.2 MPG in 2013 to 25.2 MPG in 2018, passenger vehicles became both safer and more popular, with more vehicles bought than retired over the same period. “Facts don’t lie, and the data completely refute the Trump/Pru ... Continue reading

Magic Spigot Can Convert Your 24 MPG Of Gasoline Vehicle Into A 131 MPG Of Gasoline Vehicle And Save You Money

Magic Spigot Can Convert Your 24 MPG Of Gasoline Vehicle Into A 131 MPG Of Gasoline Vehicle And Save You Money

Well here it is in real non MBA or PHD terms...there are 260 million registered vehicles of the roads here in the USA each one beyond anyone's or anything's ability to substantially improve their MPG of gasoline...except for the Magic Spigot. Here are some MPG numbers crunched by an old high school graduate... 24 MPG o ... Continue reading

2019 BMW M5 Competition Sedan Preview

2019 BMW M5 Competition Sedan Preview

BMW M GmbH unveiled the most powerful BMW M5 sedan ever. The new 2019 BMW M5 Competition Sedan raises the bar for performance, agility and precision within its class. ... Continue reading

4 in 10 Teens Are Driving on Unsafe Tires, According to New Survey +VIDEO

4 in 10 Teens Are Driving on Unsafe Tires, According to New Survey +VIDEO

Of 2.2 million U.S. accidents each year, nearly 300,000 involve teen drivers and are related to tire issues such as worn treads and over- or under-inflated tires, according to analysis by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. "Because car crashes remain the No. 1 Killer Of our beautiful teens We at Michel ... Continue reading

Jeep Buyers Guide

Jeep Buyers Guide

Jeep 1907-2019; Reviews, Specs, Prices, Comparisons, Crash Tests, Side By Side, Images, Opinion, Parts, Accessories ... Continue reading

2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Preview

2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Preview

The new Mercedes-Benz G-Class presents itself in top form. Whether on or off the road and whatever the operating conditions, the off-road vehicle impresses with its performance, cutting-edge assistance systems, outstanding handling, and safety. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC Saturday Morning 7-9 AM May 5, 2018

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC Saturday Morning 7-9 AM May 5, 2018

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart ... Continue reading

FIRST LOOK AT THE FRESHENED VW GOLF FAMILY OF SMALL CARS

FIRST LOOK AT THE FRESHENED VW GOLF FAMILY OF SMALL CARS

You’ll have to look hard to find the subtle changes in style and design on these already attractively German cars. The classic two-box design has changed little, but we now get standard LED lighting front and rear and a few changes under the skin. ... Continue reading

See How Ford Is Testing the 2019 Ranger +Videos and Archived Backgrounders

See How Ford Is Testing the 2019 Ranger +Videos and Archived Backgrounders

At Ford’s Michigan Proving Grounds, a fully loaded Ranger hits the brutal Silver Creek track with impacts so severe robotic drivers are used so humans don’t get injured. In the lab, a four-post shaker table abuses Ranger for days to check against squeaks and rattles. In the real world, Ranger towing capability is t ... Continue reading

What Goes Into a Gallon of Gas

What Goes Into a Gallon of Gas

No matter who owns the station, gas prices are ultimately determined by four sets of costs: crude oil, taxes, refining costs and distribution and marketing. ​ALEXANDRIA, Va. ... Continue reading

Get Smart! FREE! Exclusive SUV Spec Rankings You Can Find With Perfect New Car Match: IE: "Which 2017 2018 SUV's With Manual Transmission and AWD are the least Expensive?"

Get Smart! FREE! Exclusive SUV Spec Rankings You Can Find With Perfect New Car Match: IE: "Which 2017 2018 SUV's With Manual Transmission and AWD are the least Expensive?"

Auto Central March 31, 2017; Below you can find some interesting ranking developed by using Perfect New Car Match. Before you buy and before you try make sure that the car you are loving meets your needs and wants. ... Continue reading

How Airbags Work - ACS Video

How Airbags Work - ACS Video

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2018 — Normally, something blowing up in your face is bad. But in the event of a vehicle accident, and in conjunction with a seatbelt, one particular explosion could very well save your life. ... Continue reading

Museum Offers Special Car-Side Presentation

Museum Offers Special Car-Side Presentation

Car-Side Presentation The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum is continuing the monthly program, "If These Cars Could Talk." Visitors will have the opportunity to learn in-depth about the 1912 Auburn with a live car-side presentation. The special car-side presentation will take place on Saturday, May 5 at 2:00 pm. ... Continue reading

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