Gas prices are low now, and most people are enjoying a few extra bucks in their pockets each month. Depending on political or economic events, prices could rise again, and it’s a safe assumption that prices will rise at least a little during the summer driving season. Keeping in mind a possible price hike, drivers   …Continue Reading

A hybrid car is one that uses more than one form of onboard propulsion, according to Edmunds.com. The hybrid cars we see on the road today are a combination of a traditional, internal combustion, gas-powered engine and an electric and battery pack. The availability of the electric motor cuts down on the need for the   …Continue Reading

Most Americans understand the concepts of reducing dependency on foreign oil and carbon footprints. To that end, the United States has been searching for alternative eco-friendly fuel sources. Enter ethanol. Ethanol is an alcohol (ethyl alcohol), like what you find in booze. It can also be added to gasoline, thereby reducing the volume of gas   …Continue Reading

Fuel is fuel. Well, not always. You wouldn’t weld with a gasoline torch, and you wouldn’t put butane in your car. But both gasoline and butane are forms of fuel, along with others you may have heard of such as diesel, methane and propane. Cars and trucks typically run on either gasoline or diesel. Each   …Continue Reading

One of the biggest costs of car ownership is how much gas it consumes. No matter what the weather is doing, no matter how your brakes and tires are holding up, no matter whether you’re planning to sell it – if you’re driving a car, you’re putting gas in it. Gas prices can fluctuate wildly,   …Continue Reading

There was a time, just a few decades ago, when buying a foreign car got you labeled as unpatriotic. As the global economy and political climate changed, foreign cars became more and more acceptable. Americans viewed Japanese and German craftsmanship more favorably, and sought more miles per gallon. But American automakers responded in recent years,   …Continue Reading

Buying a used car can make sense financially. According to Edmunds, a brand-new car loses 9% of its value once you drive it a mile from the dealership. And if it’s not the depreciation hit that worries you, it could be the sticker price. Buying used is cheaper than buying new. Still, many people have   …Continue Reading

Once the snow clears and spring sets in, car owners may consider trading in their current vehicle for a newer, better one. If you’re one of those drivers, now is the time to start your research. Some would say the easy or “fun” part is choosing what car you’d like to get into. If the   …Continue Reading

You may not notice the sound of your car’s engine when it’s running properly. However, you almost surely could identify a car without a functioning muffler. A car’s muffler soundproofs the pressure created by the engine. While you may not think a car’s exhaust system has anything in common with a finely-tuned musical instrument, the   …Continue Reading

Most people are aware of the things that cause pollution. Most people have heard terms like “carbon footprint” and “Environmental Protection Agency.” And most people know that the car they drive every day results in air pollution. The EPA says that individual cars are not large polluters, but the millions of cars on the road   …Continue Reading