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Kids Safer With A Grandparent Behind The Wheel
Forget any preconceived notions you may have about older drivers: a new study has revealed that children may be safest in cars when a grandparent, not a parent, is behind the wheel. While previous studies showed that older drivers have more accidents, the new research focused exclusively on...
California Hybrid Drivers Lose Car-Pool Lane Privileges
Starting July 1st, solo drivers of hybrid cars in California will see their special pass to the car pool lane disappear. Since 2004, hybrid owners with a special permit were... June 30, 2011 by Tom Pease
Change In Florida Law May Reduce Lawsuits Against Automakers
Let’s say you were speeding behind the wheel of an old Chevy Blazer with bald tires and worn brakes in the rain. Rounding a curve, you leave the road and strike a tree... June 30, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 6
Good News, Business Owners: The IRS Is Upping Your Mileage Rate
If you use a vehicle for business purposes and deduct annual mileage, we’ve got some good news for you: effective July 1, the Internal Revenue Service is raising the... June 28, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 1
The Real Cost Of A California Traffic Ticket
Roll through a stop sign in Los Angeles County, and you'll get a $35 ticket. That’s not all the traffic stop will cost you, though, since by the time you’re done... June 9, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
Catalytic Converter Thieves Now Targeting Dealers
Have you noticed how large car dealers keep their sales lots well-lit at night? Most have security cameras pointed at their inventory, and the lights are needed to record... May 31, 2011 by L James Johnson
Disabled Parking Stickers: Abuse Skyrockets
If you’re like me, you seethe beneath the surface every time you see an able-bodied person use a blue or red disabled parking placard to take up the best, closest... May 31, 2011 by L James Johnson 3
Beware Flood-Damaged Vehicles Entering Your Local Used Car Market
Receding flood waters along the Mississippi River, deadly tornadoes leaving havoc in their wake in the Midwest, and above-average rain creating flood conditions throughout... May 27, 2011 by L James Johnson
5 Must-Know Tips When Renting A Car
The economic downturn may have unintended consequences. Not being able to afford that new, more reliable vehicle means it’s more economical to rent the appropriate car... May 27, 2011 by L James Johnson 1
Shopping Tip: Buy Now, As Car Prices May Go Up This Winter
If you're in the market for a new car, you should be prepared to buy this summer. Prices have been on the way down for months, but they're expected to level out in a few... July 16, 2010 by Sean Tucker
Car Shopping Tip: Renting a Car
Renting a car can be a trying experience. Hard-driven rental fleets are now kept longer than ever, and in many big cities, traffic gridlocks and unfamiliar surroundings make... April 21, 2006 by High Gear Media Staff
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