Living in North Carolina but originally being from Long Island, New York, this means that I often travel by car whenever I want to visit my family.  Depending on the situation (for instance, if I’m going to a wedding or some other sort of special function), I’ll opt to fly instead because I know that I won’t be staying that long.  However, most other times I will simply make the drive up because I like the convenience of having my own personal vehicle and not having to borrow a car from a family member or worse: rent one!
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While it may seem that young people, specifically younger drivers, make up for the number of people who cause accidents due to irresponsible driving, the fact is that it doesn’t matter what age you are; we all make errors in judgment.  That being said, cars.com published an article that talks about the top 10 mistakes young drivers make.  Below, I’ve rehashed some of these points, but keep in mind that these mistakes don’t necessarily apply to young drivers!
10 Mistakes That Drivers Make

Being Distracted- Distractions happen, but they shouldn’t be taking place in your car.  While driving, use your cell phone Read the Rest…

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Now that the auto industry is suffering with the almost sure bankruptcy of GM, will we begin to see a decline in the amount of auto advertising on television?  Quite frankly, it seems that people in the auto industry would benefit more from marketing used cars or cars that are less expensive.  For instance, I’ve personally noticed a lot more Toyota and Honda commercials than anything else, but are these car commercials actually working to drive business to the auto industry?
Clever or Annoying?
When it comes to car commercials, it seems like most people take that opportunity to get up and Read the Rest…

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A few days ago, I had just filled up my gas tank and paid $1.99/gallon.  Only two days later, I noticed that the price had shot up to $2.26.  If this is any indication of how the remainder of the year is going to be, then I won’t be the only one leaving my car parked as much as possible.  That being said, there are various ways that you can improve your gas mileage if you do find that you have to drive somewhere:
8 Tips for Improving Gas Mileage

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You heard it right.  Ever since the government announced that it would take over GM, recent news stories about GM’s plummeting stock have been swirling around as the once “Giant” of the auto industry continues to fall.  However, not all hope is lost; rapper Eminem is there to the rescue.
Help for the Auto Workers
According to a recent article published in Rap Basement, Eminem will be visiting the Jimmy Kimmel Live television show three times this month to promote his new album release called Relapse.  But the rapper won’t be going alone.  In fact, Eminem will be flying 200 laid off Read the Rest…

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Of all the things that can go wrong with a car, truck or other vehicle, perhaps the most devastating mechanical failure is when your battery dies.  The team over at FindGasCards.com came up with a list of the top 10 best selling battery chargers, which I’ve listed below.  To see the actual article they published, click here.
Top 10 Best Selling Battery Chargers

Deltran Supersmart Battery Tender- Retail: $42.23
Deltran Battery Tender Junior-Retail: $24.99
Deltran Battery Tender- Retail: $32.99
Black and Decker Smart Battery 6/4/2 amp- Retail: $39.99
Black and Decker Smart Battery 25/10/2- Retail: $83.86
Schumacher SC-6500A- Retail: $78.53
Schumacher SSC-1000A- Retail: $64.61
Schumacher SC-600A- Retail: $18.99
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Since the events that occurred on 9/11, there have been many of us who are reluctant to fly.  If you do have to fly, however, and want to fly safer, there are certain tips that you can follow to make your flight as hassle-free as possible.  According to AirSafe.com, the following are the top 10 Tips for Airline safety:

Fly on Nonstop Routings- Most accidents occur during the takeoff, climb, descent, and landing phase of flight.  Flying nonstop reduces exposure to these most accident prone phases of flight.
Choose a Larger Aircraft- Currently, aircrafts with more than 30 passenger seats were all Read the Rest…

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According to an article published on CNBC.com, the after effects of GM and Chrysler going bankrupt will more than likely spawn other “Bankruptcy Babies” ranging from suppliers to dealers.  The White House declined to comment on the decision by some General Motors Corp. (GM) executives to sell their shares in the struggling auto maker after news reached the public that GM shares were reported at their lowest level since 1933 on May 12, 2009.
According to CNNMoney.com, the company is facing a government-imposed June 1 deadline to reach a pact with workers and creditors that keeps it out of bankruptcy court.  Read the Rest…

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As the summer once again approaches, you’ll probably see an increased number of people riding their bicycles to get around versus using their cars.  However, due to the slumped economy, the number of people who are now riding their bikes to work has gone up significantly in the past year.  This should be viewed as a great thing.  After all, people are saving hundreds of dollars in gasoline expenses while they get much needed exercise.  It’s a win-win, right?  Unfortunately, many motorists are annoyed at the fact that cyclists seem to be taking over “their” roadways.
The result?
There is a steadily Read the Rest…

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According to the Washington Business Journal, Washington D.C. has launched a new vehicle fleet management program for its government employees via Zipcar’s Fast Fleet Service.
Washington D.C. government employees will be able to access and reserve city vehicles at fast-fleet.com and select a car type and location.  They will then be able to drive the car for “official business use” via a city-issued access card and integrated card reader mounted under the windshield.
Man, does it pay to be a government employee or what?
According to the article:
The program reduces costs by maximizing fleet utilization on an hourly basis, allowing many trips to Read the Rest…

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