It’s the beginning of another new year. A fresh start. It’s the time when most of us reflect on the things we’ve done, and what we’ve left behind. And then we make plans for what we’ll do differently, how we’ll be better in the new year. We all start diets, join gyms, vow to meditate.... Continue Reading →
Technology in the automotive realm has developed so quickly that it’s easy to forget that there was a time in the not-so-distant past when radios, airbags, and power windows were optional. There’s one area, however, that has developed more quickly than others—safety mechanisms. The most recent cars can tell you if someone is in your... Continue Reading →
Looking for a safe car with some style for the winter months? Here are the coolest winter cars for under $15,000.
The turkey’s been reduced to foil-wrapped sandwich fodder, and the Black Friday crowds have subsided. The remaining holiday shopping days are few. What should you get for the car lover in your life? Or even just that person in your life who has a car? Here’s our list of gift ideas. It covers everyone, from... Continue Reading →
(photo credit: thoughtco.com) Me: “How was your morning?” Friend: “It was alright, just had to drop my car off for service.” Me, a curious car enthusiast: “Oh, what’s it in for?” Friend: “Just a tune-up.” Me: *facepalm* I’ve heard it far too many times: “all it needs is a tune-up.” Whether it be from friends,... Continue Reading →
Have you ever thought about changing the color of your car? Or wanted something really unique, like a matte paint job? Vehicle wraps used to be used mostly for advertising, but in the last few years they’ve been used a lot more often for cosmetic applications. It’s sort of a whole new frontier, and most... Continue Reading →
It’s with regret that I remind you all of the impending arrival of winter. While partially redeemed by the reintroduction of holiday cheer, eggnog, and ski season, the onset of Winter can be a tough pill to swallow for summer lovers like myself. And while the cold alone can be a downer, there’s one thing... Continue Reading →
Before Facebook, it was an email chain forwarded by your mom. ("I don’t know if this is true, but just in case… be careful!”) And before that, a campfire story that made you lie awake in your tent. These are ghost stories, myths, and sometimes just cautionary tales wrapped in a story. The person it... Continue Reading →
With a record-breaking number of people expected to be flying this Labor Day weekend, it seems like the perfect time to take a Bay Area staycation and avoid the airports. Whether you want to drive a little bit, locally, or try to avoid the roads as much as possible, here are your options for things... Continue Reading →
It’s summer, the season of road trips… and for a lot of us, our best friend (of the furry, wagging variety) is likely to be coming along for the ride—now, and all year round. Cars are designed with an incredible level of detail when it comes to human passenger protection, but without so much thought... Continue Reading →
