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Up-Close Mobile App Inspection: iOnRoad
Yes, you can have a collision warning system for your car in the palm of your hand instead of an expensive option package. The iOnRoad application uses your smartphone's camera and some fancy algorithms to detect cars in front of you and beep if you get...
Tags: Services and Shopping, Vehicles, Road Transportation, Travel, Car Safety Tips and Advice
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Put the pedal to the metal on these highways
By Nate Owen America's love for speed is well known. But that love has been replaced by sensibility, as Americans are traveling slower then they did a year ago, says Cars.com, citing a report from a company that tracks GPS data. Of course, slower speeds...Tags: Michigan, Detroit, Phoenix (Maricopa, Arizona), Oklahoma, Road Transportation
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Double or nothing!
Automakers will have to double their fleet-wide average fuel economy by 2025 if proposed federal rules take effect. Here’s how they’ll do it.
By Jim Gorzelany
CTW Features
The White House and major automakers recently signed off on a plan...Tags: Volkswagen, Manufacturing and Engineering, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Road Transportation, Fuel-efficient Vehicles
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WiFi Connects Cars
Over the next decade-plus, the nation’s fleet of cars could be connected to each other by Wi-Fi network technology, according to a presentation by Ford’s Chief Technology Officer Paul Mascarenas.
And, no, this doesn’t mean your car...Tags: Ford, Chevrolet, Road Transportation, Travel, File Sharing
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Summer Road Trip Checklist
Please do not reuse this story without the permission of Content that Works. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Most of us spent at least one summer vacation crowded into a station wagon, minivan or SUV, passing the time playing car-spotting games and...Tags: Electrical Appliance, Car Tires, Manufacturing and Engineering, AAA, Road Transportation
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Accidently on Purpose
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Economic woes and double-digit unemployment are being blamed for a rash of staged auto accidents by criminals against unsuspecting motorists to line their pockets through fraudulent insurance claims. Ten people were...Tags: Raleigh, Unemployment Benefits, Lawyers, Disasters and Accidents, Road Transportation
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Extreme Driving
What to Do After a Single-Car Crash By Shamit Choksey, Cars.com Do's ... * Stay in your car until you can assess how badly you've been injured. If everything seems fine, just sit for a minute and collect your thoughts. * If you suspect you have a...Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Emergency Planning, Road Transportation, Travel, Car Safety Tips and Advice
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Top 10 Most Annoying Driving Habits
By Tom and Ray Magliozzi, Car Talk
Last week, we took a look at tips for a more civilized commute. Here are ten annoying habits of other drivers.
1. Talking on a cell phone
When you're talking on your cell phone, you're as likely to cause an...Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Vehicles, Crimes, Cell Phones, Assault
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Destination: Marriage
Special to CTgetsMarried.comSome couples fantasize about getting married under a waterfall in Costa Rica, on the pink sands of Bermuda, or in a castle in Spain. They picture the gorgeous backdrops that such a locale provides and don’t want to pose in front of a painted...Tags: Weddings, Discount Vacation Packages, Hotels and Accommodations, Travel, Honeymooning
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Rush Hour Driving
Rush Hours Shackled by Gridlock A recent survey concluded that drivers commuting within urban areas that experience the greatest rush-hour gridlock spend a full month out of every year sitting in traffic. According to the annual National Traffic...Tags: Public Transportation, Commuting, Washington, DC, Travel, Trips and Vacations
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Gas Busters
There's a secret weapon to fight the rising cost of gas. Look in the mirror. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features No matter what kind of vehicle you own, the best way to minimize pain at the pump is to maximize your car's fuel efficiency. You can do this...Tags: Environmental Politics, Health and Medical Professionals, Car Engine Repair, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Petroleum Industry
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Expanding Your Car's Life
By Metro Creative Connection Here are tips for making your car last longer from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. Find a repair shop that suits your needs. Motorists often cite the difficulty in finding a reliable mechanic they...Tags: Human Body, Manufacturing and Engineering, Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, Car Engine Repair, Road Transportation
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