Category: Auto

Distracted driving is a bigger problem than we thought

October 6, 2021

The numbers don’t lie: 37,150 people in the US died from distracted driving in 2017. But sadly, that’s not the worst part of the news. Researchers are discovering that there is no single cause for preventing distracted driving. This means that there is no direct route to a solution that results in more and more…

Fender Bushwacker flares for a bold look

October 3, 2021

In the 4-wheel drive community, Bushwacker is a common name, as Bushwacker is a manufacturer of high-quality Jeep accessories and fender flares that was established decades ago. The products are not only high quality, they are stylish and what the Bushwacker name has been built on. Bushwacker stands behind all of its Jeep accessories and…

Scrub radius on a buggy

October 1, 2021

The scrub radius is a distance between the steer axle camber and the center of the wheel where, in theory, both would touch the road. The steering shaft is a line between the lower ball joint and the upper pivot of the hub. In the McPherson strut, the uppermost pivot point is the strut bearing,…

H2O Vehicle Conversion Kit

September 30, 2021

An H2O vehicle conversion kit has become essential for any household on a tight budget. Fuel prices are no longer a joke. If you have the money to pay $ 4 for a gallon of fuel, or £ 1 for a liter of gasoline, that’s fine. Most of us have to look for alternatives to…

So you want to buy a car

September 29, 2021

So, you want to buy a car. Maybe today is the day. You have finally reached that point. Maybe it’s a problem with your current trip. Maybe there is a new addition (driver / member) to your family. Or maybe it’s just time for a change. Whatever your reason, you are about to venture into…

Reflections from my tour of Phnom Penh, Cambodia

September 28, 2021

36 years later, across the street from the Royal Palace gate, in a public square, a dozen small children were playing. His parents, mostly in their twenties, were not yet born when the horrible Khmer Rouge event took place. They looked just as happy and innocent as their children. Time has healed, life has moved…

Hybrid cars: the vehicles of tomorrow

September 26, 2021

Do you want to buy a car that runs on water? Well this might have sounded weird a few years ago, but not anymore. To defeat the growing threat of air pollution, scientists have actually developed cars that use 100% water as fuel. What’s more, these cars are possibly the vehicles of the future, in…

5 common mistakes to avoid when fixing a broken windshield

September 25, 2021

The role of the car windshield is to prevent unwanted items such as insects, rain, debris, dust, and air from entering your vehicle. Apart from this, they also offer security features. For example, they offer support to the structure of your car and allow you to see clearly what is ahead. Therefore, it is important…

The many benefits of owning a hybrid

September 24, 2021

Most people have specific reasons for owning a hybrid vehicle. Whether it’s following a trend, going green, or finding some relief at the gas station, hybrid owners enjoy a multitude of benefits once they outweigh the initial investment. The cost of a hybrid vehicle today is much more competitive than that of regular vehicles. While…

2010 Car Reliability Rankings: South Korean Cars vs. GM Cars

September 23, 2021

South Korean cars from Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation have gained popularity among American consumers over the past decade. This popularity appears to be due, in part, to the price and reliability of their products relative to the price and reliability of similar offerings from the Big Three. In this article, I list…