If you love your car and your smartphone, what could be better than apps that enhance your driving/ownership experience? We recently told you about some great apps that help you navigate traffic. With that in mind, here are five amazing car-related apps that will add add to your car and smartphone enjoyment. Gas Buddy Gas prices seem to fluctuate even more than my weight during the holidays. It’s not unusual … Continue reading
It’s easy to put off today what can be done tomorrow…or the day after that, particularly when it comes to maintaining a vehicle. After all, who among us wouldn’t rather go out for dinner or buy some new clothes or audio gear rather than spend hard-earned money on an oil change or new tires or brakes? But there’s a price to be paid for delaying your vehicle’s maintenance. As the … Continue reading
The idea of airless tires is all the rage right now. From tractors and construction equipment to bicycles and cars, tire manufacturers are thinking there’s no more room for air in their tires. At the 2017 Michelin Movin’On Sustainable Mobility Summit in Montreal, Michelin introduced its futuristic airless 3-D printed tire design for the forum’s 375th Anniversary. Like a decorative piece of coral out of an exotic fish tank, Michelin’s … Continue reading
Whether you’re buying a new car or your old car mechanic just moved away, finding the right professional to do your regular car service can make a big difference. To keep your wallet from getting jacked up while your car’s on jacks, consider the following. Cheaper Isn’t Always Better Having routine maintenance done correctly is necessary if you want to be able to use your car’s warranties should anything happen … Continue reading
August 26th is Women’s Equality Day, which commemorates the 97th anniversary of the enactment of the 19th Amendment that granted women the right to vote. Our country’s history is filled with women who’ve made big contributions to the automotive industry and served as inspirations to those who followed. Here’s a quick look at five women who currently have big roles in the automotive world and, like their predecessors, serve as mentors … Continue reading
Senior citizens are so important to our communities and identity as a culture. They have contributed and shaped our nation as it stands today. From world wars to inventions, modern society has emerged from the blood and sweat of the hardworking generations before us. But as you get older, things become more difficult physically and mentally. Some people feel age is just a number, and that’s exactly what it is, … Continue reading
August is National Peach Month! So let’s see…where, oh where, could I possibly get the best peach this time of year? If you said Georgia, then that guess is peachy keen! If you are looking for things to do in Georgia, this state will take a peach of your heart. Okay, okay, I get it, enough puns. Let’s get to drivin’! Coca-Cola Museum – Atlanta It’s hard to deny the appeal … Continue reading
There’s a myriad of ways to be distracted while driving, including: Talking on the phone Texting Singing loudly and proudly to a favorite song Eating food Reading the newspaper (yes, I’ve seen this!) Adjusting the heat/AC/sound system/navigation Trying to make the kids behave in the back seat Applying lipstick, eyeliner or other makeup Brushing hair and putting it into a ponytail (at highway speeds) Shaving with an electric razor (been … Continue reading
If you want to make a small style statement with your car or truck, you might hang some fuzzy dice on your rearview mirror. Still others may decide to completely obscure their view out the back window with decals of happy little stick-figure families, political slogans, and/or vulgar cartoon characters. On the other hand, serious style comes into play with customized rims—literally, the part of the wheel onto which your … Continue reading
Loving cars and enjoying reading are anything but mutually exclusive, and that’s why we’re so hyped that August 9 is National Book Lovers Day. Instead of blasting tunes as you cruise this Wednesday, why not try listening to an audiobook? Here are some of the best audiobooks to take you through your journeys—whether long or short—for the remainder of summer. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams If … Continue reading