Every gearhead knows that their garage is really a reflection of who they are. It’s the place where they spends hour wrenching on their cars, fixing or improving their cars to their heart’s content. These garages are often home to floors stained with oil spills, posters and stickers on the walls, parts strewn about, and tool […]
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The Coolest Australian Cars Featured on Top Gear
Top Gear is one of the most popular automotive TV shows in the world. They cover all sorts of automotive topics, perform stunts, and of course review some of the best cars in the world. Here’s a list of the coolest Australian cars featured on this esteemed program.
Motorcycles Are Dangerous [Infographic]
Call me biased, but I’m not a fan of motorcycles. I feel this way because: 1. Helmet laws either don’t exist or aren’t enforced. As a car owner, I’m legally obligated to where a safety belt. If I don’t, I’m breaking the law and I can expect a ticket. Yet in Colorado (and many other […]
In Australia, Driving Cross-Country Is No Small Thing
Ask your average North American about Australia, and they’ll probably recite a line from the movie “Crocodile Dundee” or try and talk like the Australians they hear in Outback Steakhouse advertisements. However, what most North Americans likely don’t understand is the treacherous nature of an Australian cross-country drive, as any East-West cross-country drive in Australia involves […]
How to Let Go of Road Rage
According to a study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, there are over 1,200 incidents of road rage every year, about 300 of which end in serious injuries or fatalities. With traffic showing no signs of improving, this number is rising steadily. It’s not surprising then that the police, medical practitioners and civic associations […]
Road Trip Checklist: Getting Your Ride Ready
Jumping in your car and getting away from it all for a few days sounds like a great idea to many people, and it can be enormously good fun. However, doing so without making any preparations could be a big mistake. While your vehicle may appear to be in great condition, you should always conduct […]
It’s Stupid To Put A Teenager In a High Performance Car – Here’s Why
Here’s a 19 year old in a 2012 BMW M3 – he was not hurt in the crash: It’s my opinion that teens and high-performance cars shouldn’t mix. I feel this is obvious on it’s face, but just in case you’re wondering why I feel this way, here’s a short list of reasons:
A Short History of the Automobile
Being what can only be regarded as one of the most important inventions of the modern age, the motor car has become an intrinsic part of our functioning society. From personal transport to logistics the automobile is as essential foundation on which the world now runs. Of course with any great invention it has been […]
5 Automotive Trends for 2013
Every year brings more improvements and advances in the automotive industry, but now consumers are wondering if there can be anything new to debut in the coming year. The answer is yes, and here are the top five trends in automobiles expected for 2013.
Toyota Takes Most Awards in Latest Vehicle Dependability Study
The Toyota Motor Corporation received eight awards in the 2012 Vehicle Dependability Study conducted by J.D. Power and Associates, the global marketing information services company. Four Toyota, two Scion and two Lexus models finished first in their respective segments, with each of these brands finishing in the top five among the 32 brands reported.