The world of custom cars is expansive and rich with variety. While custom car jobs can cost a pretty penny, there are some people out there that take adding a little vehicle personalization into their own hands. Sometimes this can work out for the better, but in a lot of cases it ends up worse […]
Ford’s Legendary Pony Car: The Mustang
The Ford Mustang was revealed to the public on April 17, 1964, at the World’s Fair in New York. Since then, it has become an American automotive icon and the dream car of many people around the world. Any car enthusiast would love to have a vintage or new Ford Mustang in their garage just […]
Pickup Truck Configurations
Pickup trucks used to be pretty simple: you had a cab and bed on wheels. But now when you step onto a car lot to look for a pickup truck, you’re met with dozens of different configurations and specifications. Among these options is the box and cab of the truck. There are plenty of styles […]
Misconceptions of Diesel
Diesel engines tend to get a bad rap—unfairly. These misconceptions cause people to think poorly of diesel vehicles, meaning they rarely purchase vehicles with diesel engines. Interestingly enough, this isn’t a problem in other countries. Overseas, many more diesels are sold than in the United States. Around half the market in Europe comprises diesel engines. […]
Crash Safety Testing
Safety should always be a concern when you’re shopping around for a new vehicle, but do you know how the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) conducts safety tests? And what makes safety tests more reliable? Here’s a quick look at what goes into crash safety tests and how they’re improving right before our eyes. […]
New Green Car Materials
Every year, new models look different and drive a little differently, and while much of that is due to design updates, a big part comes from the materials used in making the vehicle. New materials can affect everything from performance to efficiency to safety. Forget About Steel, Use Aluminum Because it’s much lighter than steel, […]
The Future of MPGs
When gas prices were low enough that taking a leisurely drive wasn’t out of the question, no one really gave a hoot about gas prices. And with rapidly rising costs and more obvious effects of global warming, the general public has grown increasingly interested in fuel efficiency. We have to face it: there’s no way […]
E-85 and Indiana’s Economy
Gasoline is refined from crude oil, much of which is found outside of the United States. Because we depend on external fuel sources, gasoline can be pretty pricey, and it also has sometimes-questionable implications for international relations. Besides that, gasoline emissions are harmful to the environment and contribute to poor air quality and the onset […]
Alternative Fuels
Feel like the oil industry has a monopoly on the fuel you put into your car? Well, they kind of do, but technology and research are advancing to the point where more alternative fuels may become readily available and more viable options in the near future. Right now, one of the biggest stumbling blocks to […]
Increasing Gas Mileage
With the price of gas so high, your car’s gas mileage matters. And there are several things that factor into your car’s mileage including weight, type and size of the engine, how you drive, and aerodynamics. Here are some tips on how to increase your gas mileage no matter what car you own. Don’t Be […]