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Infiniti QX55: Compact Luxury SUV
The 2023 Infiniti QX55 returns better equipped, but pricier. Infiniti’s quartet of utility vehicles includes a pair of models that are more alike than different. New for 2022, the Infiniti QX55 is a derivative of the QX50. Both models are…
Efficiency Expert: Toyota Highlander Hybrid
The Toyota Highlander is a three-row crossover utility vehicle with room for as many as eight people. Further, it’s Toyota’s largest crossover and slots beneath the Toyota Sequoia SUV. Like so many other Toyota models, a Highlander Hybrid variant is…
All-Wheel Drive v. Four-Wheel Drive: What Are the Differences?
Shop for a vehicle, especially an SUV, and you may find all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) listed as available choices. In both cases, power goes to all four wheels when these systems are operating. While these two systems…
Is Ford Planning Two Additional Electric Trucks?
The Ford Motor Company is gangbusters about electrification, as it releases new models and ramps up production. In 2021, the Ford Mustang Mach-E made its debut. In 2022, the Ford F-150 Lighting rolled out. An all-electric Ford Transit van is…
How to Choose the Ideal Window Tint for Your Car
Whether you want a new tint for your car or you are a new car owner, you will most likely be concerned about which car window tint to choose. The choice of the window tint is not only for the…
BrightDrop is GM’s Commercial EV Tech Company
BrightDrop is GM’s EV tech company. GM is the U.S.’s leading seller of passenger vehicles, marketing its products under the Cadillac, Buick, GMC, and Chevrolet nameplates. Moreover, the company is making a name for itself in the commercial electric vehicle…
What to Take on a Cross-Country Road Trip
Are you going on a cross-country road trip? If so, you might be wondering what to take with you. There are a lot of factors involved in packing for your journey, but here are some examples that may help. What…
New Car Windshields – Proper Care and Maintenance Tips
Windshields need TLC, especially when newly installed. Many people may not realize this but the windshield is actually one of the most critical components of any vehicle. Aside from giving drivers an unobstructed view of the road ahead, this auto…
Closed on Sundays: Car Dealerships
Shop for a new or used car and your local car dealership may be closed. Notably, in 13 states dealerships may not conduct business on Sundays, while in another seven, their hours are restricted. In the remaining states, districts, and…
Snake Bitten: Remembering the Dodge Viper
No other car in the history of Dodge has placed a halo firmly over the brand as the Viper. Sure, the Hellcat has its place in brand lore, but the Viper is what gave Dodge its modern performance panache. Without…
All About Minivans!
The minivan segment is a shell of its previous glory. In the 1980s, just when the Chrysler Corporation was reviving the segment, customers began moving away from wagons to minivans. By 2000, crossover utility vehicles began to enter the market…
When is Your Car a Total Loss?
Smash! You never saw it coming — a driver runs a red light, and slams into the side of your vehicle, leaving behind a trail of twisted metal, broken glass, and thousands of dollars in damage. Airbags saved the day…
Distracted Driving Recognition and Tips to Avoid It
Distracted driving is not just a nuisance, it’s also a killer. Indeed, in 2019, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 3,142 people were killed due to distracted driving. That represents nearly 1 in 14 motor vehicle deaths….
Driving During a Tornado
Not many Americans have seen a tornado, despite what movies such as The Wizard of Oz and Twister may indicate. With video footage widely available, it may seem that we have driven right past one, but most likely you have…
Summer Car Preparation Tips
Hot weather is on the way and it will be here before you know it. Much like the winter months, the summer season is equally challenging to your vehicle. Although your car is designed to withstand temperature extremes, high temperatures…
Child Heatstroke Dangers and Your Car
Parents and caregivers understand the importance of restraining children in their car booster seats, an effective way to protect youngsters. However, even with children safely in place, one significant and overlooked hazard may be lying in wait: heatstroke. Heatstroke can…
Gap Coverage May Save You Thousands of Dollars
Here’s a thought: you buy a new car and within months it is stolen or totaled following an accident. You believe that your insurance coverage is excellent, but are soon rudely awakened when your finance company sends you a bill…
Changes to Your Driving Habits That’ll Keep You Safer on the Road
Just one mistake behind the wheel or a moment of distraction can prove disastrous. Sadly, more than 3 million Americans are injured in car accidents annually with another 42,000 killed according to the federal government. Avoiding becoming a grisly statistic…
Oil On Spark Plug Threads | Diagnose and Fix
There is nothing pleasant about having oil on your spark plug. As we know, spark plugs play a crucial role in your petrol-powered vehicle’s ignition system. On the other hand, oil is a lubricant that prevents friction amongst the car’s…
The U.S. Army Aims for Net Zero
It might come as a surprise, but the U.S. Army also wants to join the “net-zero” movement in an attempt to curb pesky emissions and, ultimately, help to save the globe. The Army carefully conceived a plan which should be…