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December 21, 2012 - This is probably the first time you’ve heard this today, but it’s Friday December 21st and the world didn’t end. Since we now officially have 2013 to look forward to, let us celebrate by looking back on this year in terms of car sales. With 10 days until the New Year,…

December 20, 2012 - Cars 4 Christmas is an organization dedicated to helping low-income families get the autonomous transportation they need to get their lives on track. According to the Cars4Christmas website, about 40 percent of the country’s transit dependent population lives in rural areas. In these rural areas, the public transit system is unsatisfactory…

December 19, 2012 - Our cellphones and cars are becoming more integrated every year. Car companies are spending large portions of their R&D budget to bring new features to the dashboard of the car, rather than to the engine. The average person might not get excited about added engine torque, but an app that integrates…

December 11, 2012 - When we left off yesterday, we had just established that 1hp is worth exactly 550ft-lbs/seconds. While 1hp might not actually be equal to the power of 1 horse, it is still an exact measurement of power.           So what does all this mean for your car? It is safe to say…

December 10, 2012 - When I set out to answer this question I had no idea just how complicated the answer was going to be. If you do a quick internet search for horsepower you will find some conflicting information about the derivation of the term. As I discovered, the debate over horsepower stems from…

December 7, 2012 - The intent of this blog is to end a long-standing myth about premium gas. If you thought premium gas, was just better gas—don’t worry, you are not alone. Just the word premium alone implies that one gas is in some way superior to the other gases at the pump! Next to…

December 6, 2012 - As if sorting through the kingdom of cars was not already difficult enough, BMW has added to the taxonomy troubles with the unveiling of the new 4-series. What is a 4-series? Well, after extensive research the best answer I could find is that it is a “bolder” 3-series. Before the 4-series,…

December 5, 2012 - Are you searching for the perfect gift? That perfect mixture of need and want that creates pure elation in the hearts and minds of your loved ones? Don’t worry—I have the answer. According to a survey done by automakers, 65% of people want a new car for Christmas! Boom-- problem solved!…

November 30, 2012 - Being that Christmas is just around the corner, I want to talk to you today about a very serious issue: Christmas car costumes. Every year thousands of Americans clad their cars in Christmas garb to spread some holiday cheer. Christmas car costumes are a crucial part of your vehicle’s mechanical system.…

November 29, 2012 -The word is out: Chevy Volt owners love their Chevy Volts. According to a Consumer Reports survey, the Chevrolet Volt is the most-loved car in America two years running. What are the criteria for becoming America’s most beloved car? It is based on an owner satisfaction survey that essentially comes down to…