There are so many gadgets out there for your car, home and personal use that it is sometimes mind boggling as well as overwhelming.
One of the neater things that I’ve come across lately is this Micro USB Car Charger, couresty of Likecool.
The charger not only functions as a cigar or cigarette lighter, but it also has a built-in USB car charger that can be used to charge cell phones, MP3 players or anything else that utilizes a USB connection. No word yet as to whether or not it will actually allow you to play your iPod or iTouch, but kudos Read the Rest…

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Are you pleased with your car audio system sound quality? While everyone has a different music preference, having crisp and clean sound is something that everyone needs in their vehicles. If you think that your car has an adequate factory system, it’s time to listen to the aftermarket gear to feel the difference.
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If you have been to the Raleigh North Carolina area within the past year, then you probably know all too well what a nightmare it has been trying to drive anywhere at any time of day to do anything. The culprit?
Construction.
In order to accommodate the massive amounts of people who have flocked to the Research Triangle Park (RTP) area that is Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the department of transportation has been working over time to put in roads where there were none before as well as to repair and expand roads in order to accommodate the masses Read the Rest…

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According to JD Power.com, there are several things that impact the cost of your auto insurance. These things include some of the following [source]:

Gender- Yes, unfortunately, if you are a male driver between the ages of 18 and 30, you’re probably looking at paying a heft price for your auto insurance- especially if you have any sort of marks on your driving record.
Driving Record- Accidents happen as do tickets, etc. However, many accidents and almost all tickets can be prevented. Keep your car tuned up and checked out to avoid needless tickets for things like inspections or broken tail lights, Read the Rest…

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The following automotive video was made by the folks over at Auto Repair Help and is geared towards women  and men who don’t know that much about cars.

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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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According to an article published on Edmunds.com, the following are the top 10 most traded in vehicles in exchange for more fuel-efficient hybrids:

Toyota Prius
Toyota Camry
Honda Civic
Honda Accord
Ford Explorer
Toyota Highlander
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Ford Escape
Toyota Corolla
Lexus RX 300

Now, while some of these vehicles may surprise you (i.e. the sedans), keep in mind the fact that owners of such vehicles like the Honda Accord and Honda Civic may just as well be turning in their current vehicle for the hybrid version of that particular car. Similarly, the last time I checked, it seemed as if even Ford had come out with a hybrid version Read the Rest…

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I’ll admit it; I am a nervous passenger.  I frequently wince in fear as the person behind the wheel makes what are typically considered to be mundane maneuvers.  They change lanes and I turn my head in terror, confident that a dump truck will be right beside us.  They pull into a parking spot; I white knuckle the seat while waiting for the impending scraping of metal on metal. They hit 56 in a 55 only to hear me whine, “where’s the fire Danika?”  Again, I admit it; I’m no fun to have as a passenger.
I am also a hypocrite.
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In 2007, Americans purchased more than 16 million vehicles.  In 2008, they purchased around 13 million, and by the end of this year we’ll be lucky if we scrape by with 10 million sales.  However, there are some people who are speculating that auto sales could be on the up and up for 2010.
According to a recent article published in U.S. News & World Report, various experts in the automotive industry see the possibility of auto sales increasing significantly for 2010.  However, there is doubt as to whether those sales numbers will be anything near what they were before the Read the Rest…

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