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Better drivers — men or women?

04th September 2009
Since the beginning of car age when more women started using automobiles the dispute has remained the same. Are men better drivers than women? Despite the fact that there's no real scientific proof to the statement that men drive better and safer than wom... Read >
Author: Grace Oaks

SUV and Rollover Crashes

05th August 2009
Several studies have reported that SUVs are four times more likely to rollover than low-roofed cars because of its higher center of gravity and weight. With this conclusion, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) now requires automake... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group

Picking Your Next Vehicle And All Its Options

03rd August 2009
If you are ready to purchase your next vehicle, you are probably going through a mental checklist on what it is you want or need. Today, choosing the right car goes beyond how great it looks, how fast it goes and whether it is economical. There are so man... Read >
Author: Ravenwood

Say NO to Red-Light Cameras

13th June 2009
I'd like to discuss an issue that upsets me. That issue is the fact that dozens of red-light cameras are going up all over the country. Advocates claim that these cameras keep people from running red lights and are keeping people safer. But from my rese... Read >
Author: Arizona Atheist

The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer - the Accolades Keep Pouring In!

26th February 2009
The brand new 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer is now available at Lehman Mitsubishi of Kendall, a leading Mitsubishi dealership in Miami, Florida (FL). Lehman Mitsubishi of Kendall is offering a $1000 Factory Cash Back or 0% APR for 48 months or Special Lease ... Read >
Author: mitsubishikendall

The Proven Quality of Aftermarket Auto Parts

06th January 2009
Don't buy into the hype. You don't always have to spend more money to find quality, especially when it comes to replacement parts for your car. Sure, manufacturers tell you to buy original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts for your vehicle to ensure safe... Read >
Author: Frank Ponte

The Proven Quality of Aftermarket Auto Parts

05th January 2009
Don't buy into the hype. You don't always have to spend more money to find quality, especially when it comes to replacement parts for your car. Sure, manufacturers tell you to buy original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts for your vehicle to ensure safe... Read >
Author: Frank Ponte

The Proven Quality of Aftermarket Auto Parts

02nd January 2009
Don't buy into the hype. You don't always have to spend more money to find quality, especially when it comes to replacement parts for your car. Sure, manufacturers tell you to buy original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts for your vehicle to ensure safe... Read >
Author: Frank Ponte

Rise In Whiplash Claims May Be Due To Lack Of Adequate Protection

05th June 2008
In America, a rear-end crash occurs every 17 seconds, but a surprisingly high number of vehicles offer inadequate protection from the whiplash injuries that can result, leading to an increased number of whiplash claims in worldwide markets. Many whipla... Read >
Author: Sofia Abasolo

Whiplash Injuries

27th May 2008
Multiple injuries and neck, back and whiplash injuries account for over 80% of all motor claims, Ireland’s Personal Injuries Assessment Board reports. Psychological injuries, arm and leg injuries, head injuries and upper body injuries made up the remain... Read >
Author: Sofia Abasolo

2009 Nissan Murano: Safety Incarnate

27th February 2008
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety conducts tests on new vehicles so as to be able to find out which among the lot come with the best safety features which could really protect passengers. Results of crash tests would be announced by the IIHS so... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle

Five Fairy Tales Of Automobile Bumpers

23rd February 2008
Bumpers have been a long standing battle between automakers and auto insurers with consumers stuck in the middle. Here's why... FAIRY TALE #1 All Automobiles Manufactured In The United States Have 5 MPH Bumpers. FACT: In 1982, the federal governme... Read >
Author: Krystal Kid

Infiniti EX35 Receives Highest Safety Rating

20th January 2008
With consumers looking for more safety features on new vehicles, automakers are also becoming more and more focused on manufacturing safe vehicles. Case in point is the new Infiniti EX35, a luxury sport utility vehicle. Said vehicle was recently given ... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle

Quality Fuel System Performance with a Volvo Fuel Pump Relay

30th October 2007
Volvo has always been a brand that is well-known for its exceptional safety features. This is evident in the considerably great number of Volvo vehicles that have been awarded and acclaimed by various distinguished institutions and publications. Examples ... Read >
Author: Evander

Safety Award Goes To Volvo XC90

13th December 2006
Volvo is a brand of vehicles which has gained fame and fortune for being one of the manufacturers of safe and family friendly vehicles. Such a reputation has not only been displayed through the vehicles, Volvo V40 parts, and other Volvo products that th... Read >
Author: Kevin Anderson

Tough Contest For IIHS Top Safety Picks

23rd November 2006
“Our crash tests cover the most common kinds of real world collisions. Designating Top Safety Pick winners based on the tests makes it easier for consumers to identify vehicles that afford the best overall protection without sifting through multiple s... Read >
Author: Margaret Adams

'Keep The Drive U.S.A.' Targeted On Stopping Nation's Number One Killer

05th October 2006
Car crashes. Auto accidents. Vehicular collisions. These are known as the top killer in the United States. Elsewhere, they also prevail as one of the highest causes of death. And oftentimes, teenage drivers are those who are involved in such untowar... Read >
Author: Stacey Wilson

Ford Unleashes the Strength of All-New Freestyle

03rd September 2006
The automotive industry has predicted that crossovers will make it big in the driving world. Further, the industry anticipated that crossovers will outsell SUVs. This anticipation was made apparent in the launching of the all-new Ford Freestyle. Ford... Read >
Author: Chuck Smith

What to Look at Before Purchasing a New Car

01st September 2006
So, you're looking at purchasing a new car. Sure you probably have a wish list with few models in mind, but which one to choose from? With oil prices soaring and the prices of everything on the rise with not nearly good enough pay increases, we all want t... Read >
Author: John Wardle

What to Look at Before Purchasing a Used Car

01st September 2006
So, you're looking at purchasing a used car. Sure you probably have a wish list with few models in mind, but which one to choose from? With oil prices soaring and the prices of everything on the rise with not nearly good enough pay increases, we all want ... Read >
Author: John Wardle

Hyundai: Out To Inform The World About The ESC

28th May 2006
There is a new initiative out now. And Hyundai Motor America has got something to do with all of it. You see, Hyundai has recently announced to the public that it is out to set out on informing consumers of the essential life-saving technology that ... Read >
Author: Joe Thompson

To Purchase A Full Size Sedan

21st May 2006
In the United States, this vehicle is known as the sedan. However, if you travel to those areas where British English is spoken, you would come to know that it is not known as the sedan there but as a saloon. The sedan is known as one of the most common... Read >
Author: Joe Ratzkin

Compact Cars For Sale

09th May 2006
For people who would like to have a vehicle that does not use up a great amount of gas, compact cars would be the right kind of car for them. Aside from this, compact cars are much more affordable. People who would not like to spend much on driving and ... Read >
Author: Tom Bailey

The Benefits of Airbags

20th April 2006
Airbags have been all made available for many vehicles for a long time running. In fact, the United States government has made sure that these would be made standard for vehicles. This has become reality for in July 11, 1984, the US government has alrea... Read >
Author: Joe Thompson

10 Ways to Save Big on Auto Insurance

23rd February 2006
Auto insurance can make a big hole in your pocket. Insurance premiums vary hugely between companies, agencies or agents, brokers, and of course the make of the car you own and your credit rating. To pay lower insurance you must: 1. Always maintain a g... Read >
Author: Paul Wilson

The Safest & Least-Safe Cars of 2006

05th January 2006
Every year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rates passenger vehicles' ability to hold up in a crash as good, acceptable, marginal or poor. They break cars down into four size categories: large, midsize, small and minivans,... Read >
Author: Brian Vaszily