Proper car maintenance makes driving safe

Owning a car can be rewarding. Family outings, road trips and country drives can provide pleasant driving experiences. But car maintenance is required for a vehicle to stay in top condition. To ensure your car is running smoothly and safely, it’s important to familiarize yourself with basic car care basics. Here are eight important car care tips: Follow Your Vehicle’s Maintenance Schedule Every vehicle has different car maintenance needs and it’s important to follow the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule. It includes regular oil changes, tire rotations, fluid checks, filter changes and spark plug replacements. Staying up-to-date with these tasks can

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Only Corvette ZL-1 convertible could fetch $3M

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The 1969 Corvette ZL-1 Convertible is one of Chevrolet’s rarest vehicles and it’s heading to RM Sotheby’s auction in Phoenix, Arizona, auction in January. Only two Corvettes Stingrays were equipped with the 7.0L ZL-1 V8 from factory and only one is a convertible. The auction marks the first time a Corvette with a ZL-1 engine has been offered to the public in 30 years, and the only time a convertible with this engine has been available for purchase. This ultra-rare Corvette was never intended for public sale. It’s anticipated to fetch between $2.6- $3 million,  which would make it one

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2022 Volvo XC90 challenges German rivals

Volvo may hold an unofficial title. It’s the manufacturer with the most improved vehicles, appearance to performance, including the 2022 XC90 Once boxy, plain slow and staid, Volvo remains unheralded in the United States. But its market share in 2021 was 4.2 percent, its best since the manufacturer began selling cars in the U.S. in 1959. Sales increased by 12.6 percent from 2020 to 2021. The major reasons include the carmaker’s complete transition. Its fleet, paced but the XC90 sport utility vehicle, is upscale, inside and outside. Top-level materials, a smooth, handsome design and continued top safety ranking pushed Volvo

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2023 Acura Integra does ancestry proud

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The Acura Integra and Acura Legend were pioneers when the upscale division of Honda debuted in North America in 1986. The Integra was a streamlined, more sporty version of the Honda Civic. It became a top-selling, front-wheel sports coupe. It won plenty of awards and then went away. Sports coupes and sedans fell out of favor with the ascension of sport utility vehicles. But the Integra is back after more than a 20-year absence. The 2023 edition is far removed from the original. The vehicle was unveiled with a four-speed automatic transmission or a five-speed manual transmission and with 113

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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

Scott 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 or their recreational vehicles. Called the LAND Energy E-Moto ecosystem gives users options with four LEVs

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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

Selecting 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 small divots in the road? Will Audi ever change its front-grille design? As much as the

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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. Key Takeaways Hybrid V6 delivers 354 hp and a 4.7-second 0-60: A 3.5-liter V6 paired with two electric motors and a

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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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