While most drivers are concerned about how fast they can go, it would be wise to also check how well they can stop. Running out of gas and finding ways to conserve to get to places is one thing but if for some reason you overlook your brakes, you may find yourself on the way to the hospital if you are not careful. Most people are often told that driving a car also includes … [Read more...]
Easy Bad Weather Driving
Research into possible assistance by the car's computers along with various sensors in aiding drivers when driving in bad weather is underway to make the roads safer. Funded by Veridan and Honda, the researchers at The University of Buffalo are working to perfect and prototype a system which would have some built-in reflexes into the car allowing it to assist the driver in case … [Read more...]
More Than Meets The Eye: Concept Cars Unveiled
How did you like the new Bumblebee in the Transformers movie? I would really really have loved to see a Beetle as Bumblebee – as countless others were hoping, I am sure – but I cannot deny that the Camaro that was the new Bumblebee was beautiful. If you liked that car, wait till you see the new concepts that Chevrolet is unveiling. These concepts are part of the sequel to … [Read more...]
Hybrid to Full Electric – The Transition is in Sight
We've all heard the bad rap biofuels has gotten with the increased pollution and macro-economic impact it has on society but you've gotta' give credit for these engineers who have managed to come up with alternatives to our increasingly oil dependent economies in so short a time. The problem wasn't with the fuel itself for it fulfilled all pre-set criteria for a fuel that … [Read more...]
The Proper Way to Change a Flat Tire
It is not hard to known when you encounter a flat tire. Normally you would notice a part of your car in a slanted position or perhaps would notice that your steering wheel is hard to maneuver. In some cases, you may even see that you can no longer drive at the usual pace you drive and chances are you have encountered a flat in one of your tires. The first thing you have to … [Read more...]