5 effective tips to prepare your car for winter travel

Winter is here — again. For many people, that means remaining in the warmth and comfort of their homes. But others may still need engage in winter travel — from work to errands to a  road trip. If your lifestyle requires car travel during winter , it’s imperative your vehicle is ready for inclement weather so you can feel safe on the road. Here are five tips to properly winterize your car: Have Your Car Serviced For Winter Conditions Driving in winter is complex. Roads are more hazardous and there are more car accidents.  But drivers are often less focused

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#251, LAND Energy debuts versatile electric light vehicles

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:38 — 40.7MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | MoreScott Colosimo is the founder and CEO of LAND Energy, a Cleveland tech company that will debut its light electric vehicles at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, January 5-7. Colosimo, whose company started in 2020, is our guest on episode #251 of The Weekly Driver Podcast. As Colosimo defines, the District and the District Scrambler are “eMotos.” The bike straddles between e-bike, e-moped and e-motorcycle and sport e-motorcycle. They feature a swappable battery enabling consumers to power their laptops, cell phones

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Bugatti-Rimac hybrid hypercar will be ‘totally bonkers’

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If you’re a Bugatti fan and have wondered about the successor to the Chiron in the wake of the manufacturer’s merger with Croatian EV manufacturer Rimac, wonder no longer. Mate Rimac, founder and CEO of Rimac Automobili said an interview with Auto Express the Chiron’s successor will be a “hypercar rearranged as a hybrid,” and that the engine powering it is already in development. It will the first time Rimac will use combustion power and Bugatti hybrid technology. For those not sold on the idea of electric power, don’t worry. Rimac, leading the development of the post-Chiron hypercar, told Auto

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2023 Mazda CX-50 challenges SUV icons

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The sport utility vehicle market is so strong, Mazda decided it needed two similar vehicles, the CX-5 and the debuting 2023 Mazda CX-50. The combination gives the unheralded manufacturer quality and quantity in likely the most competitive automotive segment beyond pickup trucks. Key rivals, besides its CX-5 sibling, include the redesigned Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Nissan Rogue, Subaru Forester and Toyota RAV4. The Toyota RAV4 was the country’s 4th best-selling vehicle in 2021, the CR-V was fifth and the Rogue seventh. The CX-5 placed 18th. With the CX-50, Mazda offers a more rugged alternative to the CX-5, first

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#250, The Weekly Driver’s 2022 Cars of the Year

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 34:09 — 46.9MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | MoreSelecting the cars of the year helps celebrate another year reviewing new cars and trucks, visiting auto shows and talking with vintage car owners, book authors and industry experts about their cars of the year. There are always great and not-so-great moments driving vehicles. The industry is always abuzz. There are always changes, oddball statistics, recalls and new models and makes. What has Elon Musk done now? Will autonomous driving and EVs ever make a significant difference? Will low-profile tires stop blowing while negotiating

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Tips on starting a car industry career

Despite the advancing transition toward electric vehicles, the car industry isn’t going away. It’s still a good area in which to start a career, and it can be lucrative. With proper research, studying and perseverance, a sought-after job can provide employment security. What Roles Are Available? And with proper research, studying, motivation and perseverance, it can be achieved. Employment opportunities are plentiful in the huge industry — car designer to engineer and salesperson and warehouse supervisor. More technical roles in the car industry will require an education, generally a university degree. Understanding the right course selection is imperative. Less technical

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Ford Mustang: Age 58, still an American icon

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Like other automotive standard bearers, the Ford Mustang is unmistakable. It’s an American-made muscle car with a long hood, short rear deck and an omnipresent pony badge. Unlike other pony and muscle cars no longer around, the Mustang has endured good and bad style changes and revolving consumer interest. But the vehicle introduced by Henry Ford II at the World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows, N.Y., on April 17, 1964, is still around and faring well despite stagnating sales. Ford Mustang: American Icon Once selling more than 150,000 vehicles a year, the Mustang tally will reach about 40,000 this year. It’s

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2022 Lexus LC 500h: unheralded luxury

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The 2022 Lexus LC 500h, now in its seventh year, provides a superior example of one vehicle with complementary multiple personalities. The mesh of traits results in a car greater than its individual strengths combined. A hybrid-electric coupe, the LC 500h features two electric motors with a 3.5-liter V6 producing 354 horsepower and a manufacturer-estimated 4.7-second effort from 0 to 60 miles per hour. It’s propelled with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The top speed is 155 miles per hour. Combine the vehicle’s sports-car performance with its sculpted-like exterior and a top-line interior design created with equally upscale materials and the

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2023 Land Rover Defender reigns off-road

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Sometimes vehicles get second or third chances. The Land Rover Defender, absent from the new car landscape for several years, returned not too long as a new model. For 2023, the off-road slanted sport utility vehicle is further customizable to appease any adventurer. The two-door Defender 90 and four-door Defender 110 have been joined by the extended-length Defender 130. The threesome’s base level starting prices range from $53,400 to $68,000. The top-line Defender has three rows of seating in a 3-2-3 configuration. As a midsized luxury SUV, the Land Rover Defender is available in three body styles and three engine

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Mercedes-AMG debuts most powerful S Class

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Mercedes-Benz S Class fans wouldn’t typically associate the historically plush ride with supercar-rivaling performance figures. But that’s what the newly debuted S63 E Performance delivers. Mercedes’ next-generation S63 is equipped with nearly 800 horsepower, four-digit torque figures and sophisticated hybrid technology. All are firsts for the S Class AMG. The S63 also retains the turbo V8 synonymous with top-tier AMG models unlike the recently launched, four-cylinder C63 E Performance. The Mercedes-AMG achieved a 3.2-second 0-60 launch and 180-mph limited top speed.  The S63 and its renowned 4.0-liter, twin-turbocharged V8 pump 603 horsepower and 664 pounds/feet of torque. These numbers are

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How to become a better truck driver

Many risks and dangers can put truck drivers in peril, so becoming a better truck driver should is a priority to stay safe on the road. Here are some recommended tips and tricks to help improve truck-driving skills, instill more confidence and become a better truck driver: Getting To Know Your Vehicle Every truck is different, so getting to know your vehicle will  help you to become a better trucker. Since each truck is unique, familiarity builds expertise. And since every truck is different, taking time to understand the nuances and the personalities of individual trucks will help develop truck

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Winter driving: slow down, improve skills

Winter is a hazardous time on roads. Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians are at increased risk. Here are the most common causes of winter road accidents and how to avoid them. Distractions While Winter Driving About 20 percent of all vehicle accidents can be connected to distracted driving, particularly in inclement weather. Ice and sleet can keep your car from stopping, even if you brake in time to avoid hitting someone. Cyclists must be more vigilant because more accidents occur in inclement weather. If you’re hit by a car while cycling, call a bicycle accident lawyer for help. Dirty Windows, Winter

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#249, Formula 1 US nirvana, muscle cars, surveys

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 24:44 — 34.0MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | MoreWith the recent announcement of the 2023 Formula 1 schedule, automobile racing’s most lucrative series will have three events in the United States for the first time. The international circuit doesn’t include any drivers from the United States, but enthusiasts in this country can next year travel to Austin, Texas; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Miami, Florida to witness the sport’s finest. Formula 1 is expensive for its participants and spectators. A recent article on Robbreport.com detailed one package to attend the new Las Vegas

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Bright idea! Buy the best headlights for your car

Are you in the market for a new set of car headlights ? If so, how do you choose the right variety for your new or used car or truck? Here’s a list of the different factors to consider when selecting the best vehicle headlights: Different Headline Types, Best Uses Halogen The most common headlights are Halogen and they’re installment on many cars currently operating today. They’re relatively inexpensive to produce and emit a bright white light ideal for driving in all conditions, day and night. Xenon A newer type of headlight, xenon use xenon gas instead of halogen bulbs.

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2022 LA Auto Show: A look back in images

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The recently concluded 2022 LA Auto Show featured its annual array of new cars with new colors and plenty of innovation as the industry moves toward all-electric mandates. As always, there were automotive surprises — some good, others awful. A smaller show welcomed the media and the public for 10 days at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The absence of recent mainstays, Rivian and Tesla, as examples, was part of the show’s smaller stature. Manufacturers had more room to display their new editions. Subaru presented its usual lineup of utilitarian, all-wheel-drive sedans and SUVs. And the manufacturer, which markets its

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How to start a car-hauling company in 13 steps

A car-hauling business can lucrative, but it’s important to research first and make sure you’re covering the required areas. Here are 13 steps needed to start a successful car-hauling business — registering your business to marketing it. Get The Necessary Permits And Licenses Before you can start your car-hauling business, make sure it’s legal in your state or locality. Depending on where you live, it may include obtaining a commercial driver’s license, registering for special taxes, filing for federal and/or state insurance and obtaining a business license. Find Financing Start-up costs for any business can be high. You may need

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