Motorist safety is not simply about driving properly while on the road. As a matter of fact, motorist safety actually starts in your garage even before you hit the road. And since we’ve been on the topic of bad weather, let me go over some tips that will help you ensure that your car is in shape to handle those slippery roads. Check your tires. How are they? Make sure … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2010
How To Wreck The Transmission Of Your Automatic
So you got yourself an automatic huh? I know a lot of people these days who prefer to drive an automatic car in the city, for everyday use. Of course, there are still a lot who prefer to drive the stick for better control, but for those who have automatic drives, here are some ways you can wreck the transmission of your car. Of course, I do not have to explain the sarcasm … [Read more...]
Top Tips For Driving In Europe
So you’re going to Europe, and you want to explore behind the wheel. This is not at all uncommon, as hitting the road can get you places which are out of the usual tourist paths (of course we know that this is the best way to explore). Before you get into the driver’s seat, however, make sure that you know exactly what you are getting into. The European Union may have united … [Read more...]
Drive Safely In That RV
Many people have dreamed of getting an RV when they get older, and going around the country at a leisurely pace. In this day and age, when hopping on a plane to get from one destination to another is the norm, driving a good old RV is not that common anymore. But anyone who has had the experience of traveling on one will tell you that there is nothing like it. Of course, you … [Read more...]
Auto Wars: US Car Firms vs Japanese Car Firms
For several decades now the Japanese car industry has been growing in size and strength with Toyota recently overtaking General Motors to become the largest car manufacturer in the world. Other Japanese firms such as Nissan and Honda are also in the top 10 and are gaining ground on companies such as Ford. Below is an infographic comparing the top 5 most important factors to … [Read more...]