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An Ergonomic Car Seat?

Faurecia, a french auto supplier, has developed a concept for an ergonomic seat to replace your current car seat and make your drives much more comfortable. Yes, please. In a world where all of us are sitting way too much, we need to make that experience much more comfortable. 86% of Americans sit all day…

Light blue Toyota Prius parked on a street

Why You Should Never Buy a Prius

I don’t know where my complete disdain for the Toyota Prius started, but for as long as I can remember I’ve hated every Prius I’ve come across on the road. It’s the top selling hybrid car in the nation, and I hate it. I can also definitely say I don’t share the same passionate revulsion…

2014 Chevrolet Cruze engine bay with hands pointing to components

BuyAutoParts.com’s Close-Up Look at the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze

Last weekend we had the opportunity to attended the Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS) International Convention and Trade show to check out the newest releases in diesel technology. The trade show had exhibitors from all of our favorite brands – Bosch, Denso, Cummins, Delphi, Garrett and other big names in the diesel industry. The most notable part…

Smartphone screen displaying various apps including Automatic Link for car care

Automatic Link: A Smartphone Application that Helps You Take Care of Your Car

A San Francisco based start-up, Automatic Labs Incorporated, has created a wireless connector that connects into your car’s data port and acts as a smart link to your car’s data system that can be easily accessible through your smartphone through their application. The application has some really useful features and is available for only $69.95…

Breaking Bad characters Jesse and Walter White in car, Jesse holding gun

The Cars of Breaking Bad

For the few who are unaware of this unique drama series, AMC’s Breaking Bad is about a lung cancer-stricken high school chemistry teacher who goes deep into the business of cooking and selling meth. The show’s 5th season “Part Two” is premiering this Sunday, after a year-long hiatus, and it only seemed appropriate to highlight…

Hyundai Veloster, a cool car for first-time buyers, displayed at an auto show.

5 Cool Cars for a First Time Buyer

Buying a new car is an important time in the life of any American. Cars are a very important part of our life, and in the USA they are part of our identity. So when it is time to buy a new car, especially if it is for the first time ever, you might as…

Zombie soldier with "Meat Grinder" helmet, suitable for a zombie apocalypse car.

What’s The Best Car for a Zombie Apocalypse?

Hyundai’s recent release of the “Zombie Survival Machine” made us wonder how prepared we actually were in the case a zombie outbreak were to ever occur. Their supped-up Veloster is heavily armed with a saw grill, a tank-style hatch for rooftop access to a machine gun, armored windshield and all. There’s even two chainsaws strapped…

Black Pontiac Aztek SUV parked outdoors, showing its distinctive two-tone body

3 of the Most Hated American Made Cars

As I wandered around the world of the internet today, I came across a whole lot of opinions about why people hate their car. Many people complained that they hated their car because they got a lemon; it is always broken and will always be broken. Others hate it because their car is just plain…

US dollar bills inside a car's fuel filler neck, suggesting saving money on gas.

Saving Money on Gas the EASY Way

We’re living in a time where gas prices appear to skyrocket, and we’re left asking ourselves whether or not we should create a bomb shelter just to store gas tanks like we’re preparing for an apocalyptic disaster. That or consider driving a Prius (my last resort). But don’t let the hole in your wallet get…

BMW electric concept car, a Tesla competitor, at an auto show.

BMW Unveils Tesla Competitor

Following the lead of the entrepreneurial and innovative Tesla, BMW, the German luxury car maker, unveiled its first mass produced electric vehicle this past Monday. In all honesty, the BMW i3 is nowhere close to Tesla in terms of luxury design. The i3 in my opinion is not very good looking, no offense BMW. But…