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The Homer Car Meets Its Creator

It started shortly after we finished our last race. After our car became a hit on the internet, Matt Groening's (the creator of The Simpsons) people contacted us and said that he loved the car and wanted to see it in person. (Read more about The Homer Car) Finally, the day came when we took…

One Last Escape: Labor Day Weekend Destinations

It is back-to-school season and that awesome tan you’ve been working on all summer is starting to fade – yes, it’s almost fall! Labor Day weekend is imminent and it’s your last chance to take a summer trip. Where to go? Well, pack your bags and take a road trip (See our other blog: Summer…

Is a Matte Car Cool? No.

Is this a thing? On my daily fun drives to-and-from work I have been noticing way too many matte colored vehicles. Thankfully, most of them are matte black as that is really the only matte color that really makes any sense. The word matte means, in its adjective form: dull and flat, without a shine.…

No Car? No Problem

Car is in the shop? Going on vacation? Just plain don’t have a car? That’s not going to be a problem. There are plenty of ways to get where you need to go without having to empty your wallet on daily car rentals or rely on the schedule of public transportation. Below are a couple…

5 U.S Cities with the Worst Traffic

Traffic is probably the worst thing about living in a city. HOURS OF OUR LIVES LOST JUST SITTING THERE IN OUR CARS! So many factors go into why traffic is the way it is; population, urban planning, road width, accidents, weather, etc. Whatever it is that is causing bad traffic, these are the cities that…

Driving Habits That Will Earn You Countless Enemies

No matter how long you have been a driver on our roadways, you know that there are some drivers that drive you insane. These are the drivers that just make you want to hulk-grip your steering wheel and steamroll them. Below are the most heinous driving habits that are committed daily. Please, don’t be THAT…

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…

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…

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…

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…