Automotive Technology

Manual Cars Guide: Everything You Need to Know

  Manual Cars Guide: Everything You Need to Know By Austin Morris 02/13/2023 8:00am Quick Facts About Manual Cars Transmission — whether automatic or manual — isn’t typically top of mind when buying a new or used car. If you’re seeking an automatic car, that’s easy to find when searching for your next ride. But finding […]

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Automatic Emergency Braking: How It Works

  Automatic Emergency Braking: How It Works By Christian Wardlaw 05/19/2023 4:00pm Quick Facts About Automatic Emergency Braking In their contemporary form, automatic emergency braking (AEB) first appeared on Volvo, Honda, and Mercedes-Benz models. Despite Honda’s role in mainstreaming this technology, AEB was most often found on high-end models for much of the past 10 years.

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Safety Group: Pedestrian Detection Systems Don’t Work As Well At Night

  Safety Group: Pedestrian Detection Systems Don’t Work As Well At Night By Sean Tucker 02/04/2022 8:51am Automatic emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection – those heavily advertised systems that stop a car from hitting a pedestrian even if the driver doesn’t hit the brakes fast enough – work well, according to one of America’s leading

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Best Gas Mileage Sedans of 2024

  Best Gas Mileage Sedans of 2024 This list contains sedans with the best fuel economy ratings. You will also see the car’s expert rating, the price, and other details about each sedan. #1 2024 Toyota Crown $41,445. Starting Price The 2024 Toyota Crown is a distinctly different full-size sedan with enhanced ride height, a

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Telematics: Keeping Your Teen Drivers Safe

  Telematics: Keeping Your Teen Drivers Safe By Russ Heaps 04/27/2023 12:00pm https://www.youtube.com/embed/NTCyyLvWeLg?enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kbb.com&widgetid=1 What is telematics technology, and how can it help teen drivers stay safe while driving? Today’s cars record and store all manner of information or data. That data and the method of transmitting or harvesting it is called telematics. You may not know

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10 Easy Ways to Lower Your Car Insurance Costs

  10 Easy Ways to Lower Your Car Insurance Costs By KBB Editors 01/13/2022 12:02pm Car insurance can be a hefty monthly expense depending on various factors, some of which are out of your control. However, as with most things involving your vehicle, there is a way to reduce this monthly or annual expense. From good

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Should You Use Premium Gas?

  Should You Use Premium Gas? By Chris Hardesty 12/12/2023 4:00pm Premium Gasoline Quick Tips Choosing between premium and regular gasoline is among car owners’ most common decisions. The choice is also often misunderstood, and the result might waste money at the fuel pump. What is premium gasoline? How do you know if your vehicle needs

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Do My Tires Need to be Replaced?

  Do My Tires Need to be Replaced? By Chris Hardesty 09/20/2023 4:00pm Quick Facts About Tire Replacement New tires with sufficient tread give your car maximum traction for accelerating and braking, as well as keeping a grip around curves on the road. However, the tread wears down every time you drive — even with proper

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What Happens if You Put Diesel in a Gas Car?

  What Happens if You Put Diesel in a Gas Car? By Chris Hardesty 08/28/2023 7:00am Diesel and gasoline are different types of fuel, and an engine that operates with one type isn’t compatible with the other fuel. So, what happens when you put diesel in a gas engine? Just putting diesel fuel into a gasoline

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How Often Should I Change My Oil?

  How Often Should I Change My Oil? By Chris Hardesty 12/05/2022 12:00pm How Often Should You Change Your Oil? Quick Tips: Some car owners say oil changes are similar to heading to the dentist for a biannual cleaning. It’s an inconvenient task but necessary maintenance for longevity and preventing future problems. Once upon a time, local service

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