Automotive Technology

Rivian: 10 Reasons to Buy One

  Rivian: 10 Reasons to Buy One By Russ Heaps 11/04/2022 10:30am   Rivian Quick Facts Of all the electric-vehicle (EV) startups out there, Rivian looks like one likely to survive. Oh, there are others, but Rivian seems to have positioned itself well enough to go the distance. It seems to have the cash, the battery technology, and […]

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Types of Cars and Body Styles Explained

  Types of Cars and Body Styles Explained By Russ Heaps 11/08/2022 8:00am   Quick Facts About Types of Cars You would think that with a topic as simple as “types of cars,” there wouldn’t be much room for doubt or discussion, right? Not so fast. Parsing the different types of cars isn’t as straightforward as

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Real ID: Everything You Need To Know(USA)

  Real ID: Everything You Need To Know(USA) By Melanie Nguyen 12/06/2022 12:00pm Real ID Quick Facts You might recall hearing something several years ago about Real ID and needing to get a new driver’s license. Or maybe you heard the news recently, depending on where you live. Regardless, you’re likely to hear more about Real

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Air Purifiers for Cars: Everything You Need to Know

  Air Purifiers for Cars: Everything You Need to Know By Chantel Wakefield 01/04/2023 4:00pm Car Air Purifier Quick Facts: Many of us spend lots of time in our vehicles, so having cleaner air can make a big difference in the quality of your commute. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), “Pollution

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Maybe Your Car Is a Mild Hybrid and You Didn’t Know It

  Maybe Your Car Is a Mild Hybrid and You Didn’t Know It By Eric Brandt 01/26/2023 12:00pm Quick Facts About Mild Hybrids Mild-hybrid cars are getting popular, and one might already be in your garage. It doesn’t require plugging your car into the wall, and it drives just like a regular non-hybrid car, but with benefits in

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Does My Car Need a New Fuel Pump?

  Does My Car Need a New Fuel Pump? By Chris Hardesty 04/12/2023 4:00pm Fuel Pump Replacement Quick Facts A fuel pump delivers gas or diesel to an engine’s combustion chamber and usually provides many years of trouble-free operation. Once in a while, though, you may find one that needs replacement. How would you know for

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Muffler Making a Sound? Here’s What to Do

  Muffler Making a Sound? Here’s What to Do By Austin Morris 02/15/2023 8:00am   Quick Facts About Mufflers Many drivers like cars with big engines that make a lot of noise when accelerating. However, sometimes your vehicle being loud can be a problem, meaning something is wrong with the muffler. If your car is louder than usual

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Car Safety Ratings and How They Work

  Car Safety Ratings and How They Work By Russ Heaps 02/16/2023 2:00pm Although safety ratings may not be the first concern for some car buyers, it’s often the top consideration when shopping for a family vehicle. The way a car performs in a wreck is serious business and can mean everything to your family in surviving a

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DIY WINDSHIELD CHIP REPAIR

  DIY WINDSHIELD CHIP REPAIR Posted on Apr 8, 2021 By  VALLEY DRIVING SCHOOL We all know that familiar sound. You’re cruising down the highway, enjoying a relaxing drive, and suddenly, you hear the loud bang as a rock hits your windshield. Upon further inspection, you’re dismayed to see a distinctive rock chip in your

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