Traffic Fatalities on the Rise in 2016

Published on 31st Aug, 2016 at 00:39:02

New data from the National Safety Council found that “approximately 19,100 people were killed in crashes on U.S. roads during the first six months of the year, a 9 percent increase over the same period in 2015.” The reasons for … Continue reading →

Austin Prepares for a Surge in Electric Car Drivers

Published on 2nd Sep, 2016 at 15:05:02

As electric parking stalls continue to increase in Austin, Texas, so too will electric car owners. There are currently 3,000 electric vehicles in Austin and this number is expected to rise with more models, some cheaper, hitting the market in … Continue reading →

Tips on How to Drive a Stick Shift

Published on 7th Sep, 2016 at 18:05:50

Whether you know it or not, there may come a time in your life when you’ll need to drive a manual transmission car. Plus, there are a lot of benefits to driving a stick shift, like getting better gas mileage … Continue reading →

What Are the Longest U.S. Commutes?

Published on 8th Sep, 2016 at 18:14:26

On a daily basis, millions of Americans go to and from work. Though commute times may vary, on average, it takes an American worker about 25 minutes to get from their front door to their place of work. A study … Continue reading →

A History of Seat Belts

Published on 14th Sep, 2016 at 18:50:23

The seat belt is one of our best protections in a car crash. In fact, according to the Center’s for Disease Control and Prevention, “seat belt use is the most effective way to save lives and reduce injuries in crashes … Continue reading →

Drivers in Texas More Likely to Hit Deer in 2016

Published on 20th Sep, 2016 at 11:30:08

A study by State Farm found that Texas drivers in 2016 have an increased likelihood of hitting a deer while on the road. In fact, the chances of hitting a deer are up 3 percent higher than last year.  That … Continue reading →

Government Plans to Make Self-Driving Cars Safer

Published on 23rd Sep, 2016 at 15:16:48

The Department of Transportation released an in-depth document about how self-driving vehicle makers can make their technology safer. “The federal government, rather than states, should be in charge of regulating self-driving cars since the vehicles are essentially controlled by software, … Continue reading →

Ooooh, That Smell: How to Get Your Car to Stop Stinking

Published on 30th Sep, 2016 at 18:11:31

Stinky cars are no fun. Whether the smell of last night’s dinner is lingering in your car on the way to work the next day or the smell of your dog from last week’s trip to the beach–smelly cars make … Continue reading →

Driving and Tech News Roundup: September

Published on 1st Oct, 2016 at 11:30:10

Here are some of the best stories from around the world of driving and tech from September. Click on the links to read more about each story. -A bill signed by Governor Jerry Brown of California approves the testing of … Continue reading →

How to Make Sure Your Car Seat is Really Safe

Published on 8th Oct, 2016 at 14:56:31

Parents: How well do you keep your kids safe in their car seats? According to Consumer reports, in the last 40 years car seat technology has changed in security style and how they are installed in your car. Because of … Continue reading →