Driving & Safety

Boys and cars go together like PB&J. But what if you're a single parent and money is tight? How do you explain that you can't buy them a shiny new car when they turn 16? Or just everything...

How to save on gas when driving your car and keep the money in your pockets.

Gasoline prices are high, but you still have to drive as much as ever, and perhaps more. By driving defensively, you can actually spend less at the gas pump while being a safer driver on your...

The best gas mileage is something we all thing about. Everyone is talking about it and it's the focus of every car commercial. But wouldn't it be nice if you could get the best gas mileage out of...

With gas prices on the rise, tracking mileage has become increasingly more important to many people. A few newer model cars come with real-time mileage tracking as part of the dashboard...

Found a sweet ride, but don't know how to drive it? Well if it's because it has a stick shift, I'm here to help.

An increase in gas mileage is something we should all care about. But, some people care little about it while some people care a lot about it. For those who care a lot about it, these tips can...

If you know how to raise gas mileage on your current car, you can do your part to help save the environment while helping to save yourself money. Follow these simple steps to increase the mileage...

With the ever increasing cost of fuel gas mileage is becoming an important concern to a lot of people. Mileage is determined by how many miles you can travel on one gallon of gas and the higher...

The point of saving gas is to save money, so here are some ways to improve your vehicle's fuel efficiency without spending ANY money. Your MPG can be increased without spending any money our of...

It's interesting to try to imagine what Benjamin Franklin (1706 to 1790) would think about streetlights in America today. Franklin designed glass-pane lamps that provided candlelight for the...

Gas prices aren't what they used to be a few years ago! Not only will the following steps help you save money on gas, but they will make your gas usage more efficient and will help you decrease...

With everyone trying to get the most mileage out of the gas in their tanks, lots of tips and products have emerged that claim to save fuel. From checking your tire pressure to turning off the A/C...

The gas mileage you get from your car depends on how fast you're driving. Gas efficiency increases as your speed increases up to your car's optimal speed. This is because there are functions that...

You don’t drive stick. If you did, I wouldn’t be writing this and you would be reading a blank screen. The amount of people who don’t know how to drive a manual transmission car is unfortunate,...

Prior to this current recession, fuel prices were outrages, coming close to $5 a gallon. More and more people went out and bought, in my opinion, over priced hybrid vehicles, but that's a whole...

When faced with fluctuating gas prices, saving money driving is of the up-most importance, and that’s why it’s beneficial to hypermile. Hypermiling is a way of raising your car’s fuel ecomony,...

Many gas scooter owners think the best thing they can do for their scooter is to start it up every few days during the winter. This is actually a bad idea rather than a good one. Why?

If you have never enjoyed the thrill of driving a manual shifter car(5-speed)then read on and learn how. It is more fun than just putting a car in drive.

This is a brief description on how to pump gas into your vehicle safely.

The Environmental Protection Agency's new method for calculating gas mileage includes real-world conditions, such as faster speeds and road surface changes. The new estimates, which took effect in...

Driving a car with a stick shift isn't too common anymore, but it is a great skill to have. Nothing beats actual practice, so get out there and drive. If you're having trouble stalling the car,...

I was walking along the beach the other day and saw a young man spinning the back tires of his truck trying to get out of the sand. I walked over to him and asked if I could help and he told me...

Want to learn to drive standard transmission cars? It isn't that difficult. Get that in your head, this isn't as hard as it first seems. Automatic cars shift gears for you, all you have to do is...

With gas prices so high these day's get the most MPG(miles per gallon) you can. Don't get killed at the pump. Save money. It's so simple

Those official white stickers on car windows at the dealership make it seem as if the gas mileage of a car is set in stone. However, by making a few small changes in your driving style and car...

Follow these 16 steps to improve your older car or truck's fuel economy--whether it runs on gasoline, diesel, ethanol or biodiesel. You may need to adjust your driving style a bit or make a few...

Anyone who has shopped for a new car has seen the form on window that advertises the vehicle gas mileage. Unfortunately, these numbers aren't always correct and can be affected by any number of...

Increasing your fuel mileage can help you and the world at the same time. You'll save money by not having to fill up your gas tank as often, and you'll help lower the demand on gas, which will...

Simple steps on how to drive a stick shift without stalling.

With rising prices of gas and concerns over global warming, many people are trying to improve their gas mileage and reduce fuel costs. This article describes how to adjust your car and driving...

As gas prices rise, getting more miles per gallon becomes increasingly important to car owners. Even though a new hybrid might be out of your budget, there are still a number of ways to improve...

How to save money on gas and help your car run better.

Are you a road warrior? Driving nonstop cross country can make sense when you figure in the cost of plane tickets, the time and inconvenience of getting to and from the airport, renting or...

This article is strictly tips on how to save gas, thus saving you, the consumer, more money.

have you ever wanted to learn to drive a manual car? well this is the article for you! whether you want to race and control the true power of a sports car, or you just want to add another ability...

Summer is a time for family vacations, visits to relatives and driving the kids all over the state for trips to the mall, water park, friend's houses and recreation center. Unfortunately, due to...

Save money and the environment with little effort directed at improving the gas mileage in your vehicle, whether car, truck or SUV. Many ways to save gasoline are obvious, but some of the...

Many people are intimidated by driving stick, but it's actualy a very fun, rewarding experience that can save gas!

Simple tips to save gas and avoid the gas pump! These tips not only help save gas, but increase the life of your vehicle.

Use this simple guide to help you get more mileage on the road, and spend less money on gas! At first, you won't be saving a whole lot of money, but with gas prices these days, it definitely adds...

Learn how to save gas while driving your car. You don't need a new fuel efficient vehicle to save gas, all you need is a few pointers on how to get more mileage out of your current car by changing...

There are plenty of ways to save gas without buying a new, more fuel efficient car. Use caution when purchasing third-party fuel saving devices because many of them don't work and some can even...

Whether gas prices are $4 a gallon or $1 a gallon, fuel makes a large dent in our monthly budget. Not only can conserving gas can save you money; it is good for the environment. Implementing some...

Sometimes you just want to show off, even if your car isn't that great. Even if you have a van or a truck, you might be able to still peel out in it. Learn how to peel out on just about any car here.

Gas is expensive. Driving less, carpooling and taking the bus are not enough. As things get tougher, it's often necessary to become more creative when saving gas. If you can only afford small...

Learning to be more fuel efficient isn't a difficult process and doesn't require taking up being a marathon cyclist to get around. Buying a car with newer fuel efficient technologies can help,...

Chevrolet's largest and least fuel-efficient vehicles are its heavy duty trucks and SUVs, such as the Tahoe and Suburban, and the most fuel efficient are the small vehicles, such as the Aveo and...

Winter weather is a challenge to vehicles as well as people. Extreme cold can drain power from the vehicle's battery, freeze engine fluids and gas lines and thicken engine oil. Any one of these...

There are a number of issues, both mechanical and operational, that can negatively impact a car's gas mileage. Keeping a car's tires inflated to their optimal pressure and performing regular...