According to a February article printed in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), there is a growing concern over whether or not drivers will be able to keep up with the technological advance of modern machinery: specifically, their cars:
Features such as electronic throttle controls, computer-controlled braking, push-button “keyless” ignition systems, new transmission designs and gas-electric hybrids present challenges to drivers who are accustomed to the well-known conventions that guided the designs of the analog cars of yesteryear. [source]
I consider myself to be pretty technologically savvy-or at least I did. That all changed when my father bought a brand new Nissan Maxima Read the Rest…

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We all know what it means to be “safe” when we travel abroad on planes, trains or by car. However, do we really know what it means to travel healthy? I cannot even begin to tell you how incredibly and increasingly uncomfortable it makes me feel to have to share a close space with someone who I know did not wash their hands or who has what sounds like a horrible head cold. All I can seem to focus on the entire time is how I need to boost up on my B vitamins.
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When I was in college, I was on the cross country and track team. Everyone lived close to campus, and when it came time to meet up for runs at local parks, it wasn’t all that uncommon to hop in your car for the two minute drive around the block or down the road in order to meet up with the rest of the team. Occasionally, people would forget to grab their wallets, but it wasn’t a huge deal.
One day, I was about to jump in my car when I realized that I had forgotten my wallet, which contained my Read the Rest…

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What is one of the first things that most first-time parents panic over? If you answered “getting their newborn home safely,” then you would be correct. One of the first things that you should make sure you have absolutely downpat is how to properly install a car seat in your vehicle.
While some vehicles (minivans specifically)  may come with those little built-in fold down car seat apparatus, your best bet is to do your research, purchase a car seat that has received rave reviews and know how to put that sucker in and out of any vehicle. The following video provides Read the Rest…

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Consumers (specifically hybrid car enthusiasts) are all a-twitter over news that Nissan plans to begin selling its newest 100 percent electric vehicle, the Nissan Leaf, later this year.
So far, Nissan has teamed up with San Diego Gas & Electric Co. to open up a trail of charging stations to accommodate its newest fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly sedan. People who are hoping to one day call themselves ‘proud owners’ of this sleek new vehicle can already sign up to be first in line at the dealership. Already, it has been reported that somewhere around 50,000 consumers have registered for information pertaining Read the Rest…

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According to an article published in Reuters, Houston is aiming to be the electric car capital of the United States:
Cities like Houston and San Francisco are forging partnerships with automakers and power companies to make the vision a reality.
In Houston, for instance, Japanese-based Nissan Motor Co Ltd has signed a deal where the city and power provider Reliant, a unit of NRG Energy Inc, will build a handful of public-charging stations to allow electric car drivers to recharge their cars.
Nissan has signed agreements with other cities like San Diego, Seattle and Orlando and states like Tennessee and Oregon to ensure Read the Rest…

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Every year, there are more than six million car accidents that are reported within the United States. Out of those accidents, more than 200,000 children become injured as a result. That being said, the next time that you hop in your car with your young child, keep in mind a couple of the following safety tips provided by this short video. Remember, it is the little things sometimes that make the biggest difference when it comes to safety!

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How do you define yourself? Outgoing? Adventurous? Conservative? There are many ways to describe someone’s personality. Similarly, when you are on the hunt for the perfect car, you often have to dig deep to figure out who you are as a person as well as what your day-to-day life involves before you can make the move either way to decide which car is best suited for all of your needs.
The following are four questions to ponder while on your search:

What kind of car do I need? If your life consists of driving ten minutes to work and back with very Read the Rest…

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Like so many other Americans that are trying to save a little cash by driving instead of flying during the holiday season, many often find themselves getting stuck on the side of the road due to unexpected vehicle-related emergencies. Especially if you are a lone woman traveling by yourself, you should always be aware of the various travel safety tips that could potentially save your life one day. The following video explains some of these travel safety tips.

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It seems as if everyone is anxiously awaiting the arrival of electric cars, and in all of the commotion, I cannot help but think back to my youth when I would watch the Jetsons fly around on my television screen and then wonder, “Is that going to be the next step after electric cars become ‘the thing’?”
Who knows.
What we do know is that the San Francisco Bay Area is already super charged and ready for a carbon-free future. In the Bay Area alone, Tesla Motors has already sold 150 electric Roadsters, which are priced at $109k . According to an article Read the Rest…

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