Is This the Beginning of the End?—Readers Respond: NMA E-Newsletter #639
Editor’s Note: We received over 35 responses to last week’s Is This the Beginning of the End? NMA E-Newsletter #638. No matter what side of the divide our readers fall, they certainly have many different opinions about electric vehicles. Two things come to mind: the change from horse-drawn power to cars starting around 1900 and […]
Toyota’s Woven City and the Car of the Future
Think of the brand Toyota, and you may imagine steadfast, reliable, and eco-conscious models like the Prius. But what I’m sure you won’t be thinking about is an innovative, fully connected city. Yet that is precisely what you can expect in a bold new move from Toyota. The company plans to transform its recently closed […]
Which Gasoline Is Best For Your Vehicle?
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach Have you ever wondered which gas to use in your car? Should you use the lowest priced fuel or the fuel with the highest octane rating? The vehicle’s manufacturer makes it easy to decide what to put in your tank. The first term to know is octane, and according […]
Pennsylvania Goes Tollistic
Editor’s Note: After we posted this Tolling in America Blog, Car and Driver posted an article with a headline question: Can You Name the World’s Most Expensive Toll Road? and guess what? It is the great state of Pennsylvania! Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation decided this month to place tolls on nine bridges located on […]
Extreme Winter Driving
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach Don’t get iced by winter! As winter sets in, the roads can become a treacherous place for a vehicle. Heavy rain, snow, sleet, black ice, and ice can create a whole new world on the road than what most are used to driving on. Driver’s Ed didn’t teach you […]
How Much Can You Spend On A Car?
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach We are always talking about buying or leasing a new or used car, but how much can you afford? This question can be answered with a simple rule of thumb: Car buyers should spend no more than 10 percent of their take-home pay on a car loan payment and […]
Nanotechnology and Innovation Trends in Vehicle Manufacturing
Vehicle manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to elevate the efficiency of their processes and innovate exciting new products and manufacturing methods to stand out in the competitive market. This is the basic formula for growth and success in a saturated industry such as cars and utility vehicles, because there always needs to be a […]
The Different Types of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
The USA’s electric car revolution began with the introduction of hybrids Honda Insight in 1999 and Toyota Prius in 2000. A rarity at first, they started making a change in consumers’ minds and paved the way for their younger siblings. There are currently dozens of EV models on the market, and they fall into one […]
5 Tips to Choose Mud Tires for Off-Road Adventures
Choosing a perfect set of tires for your car might seem straightforward if you go for the company’s standard allowance. However, once you decide to branch off to the world of customization, it is a web of complex considerations. The further you move into this web, the more tangled you will find yourself. From factors […]
10 Steps to Proper Winter Car Storage
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach If you don’t drive your favorite convertible, sports car, or classic in the cold, snow, and ice, proper winter car storage can prevent problems that can be costly to fix. A storage mistake could lead to blemishes, rust on your paint job, mechanical problems, or even rodents taking up […]