By now, most of us have at least heard of—and likely even used—Airbnb. The concept is great; let other people use your property and help pay for it. But what about doing the same with your car? It should work just about the same, but… it somehow feels a little different. Companies like Getaround and... Continue Reading →
Forced induction isn’t a term that most of us are familiar with, but it refers to something we’ve all heard of: turbochargers and superchargers. In fact, some of us even drive one. Forced induction has been around since the 60’s and even earlier, but it was initially exclusive to top-of-the-line sports cars, for maximum performance.... Continue Reading →
With a smartphone in almost every pocket, it seems that virtually nothing goes unrecorded anymore. And to capture things that happen on the road, while we’re driving, dash cams are becoming more and more commonplace. They can be very useful in certain situations… but do you need one? And if you decide to get one,... 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 →
It happens all too often: you’re driving along, enjoying the long-awaited summer weather with your favorite song playing, when your car kindly warns you (i.e., emits a loud, obnoxious ding) that it’s time to refuel. So you detour to the nearest gas station, fill up, and are on your merry way. However, it might not... Continue Reading →
In a country where the vast majority of us rely on cars as our primary transportation, most of us have to own one. And sooner or later, we find ourselves wondering—what’s the best way to sell a car? What should I be considering? If and when you’re trying to decide how to sell your car,... Continue Reading →
Netflix. Spotify. And… your car? Are car subscriptions the new leases? Subscriptions aren’t just for magazines anymore. Have you ever wanted to trade out cars frequently? Only need a car for a few months at a time? Simply don’t want to be tied down for years with a traditional lease? Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Cadillac, Audi,... Continue Reading →
If I asked you what your favorite thing about your car was, you’d probably start telling me about the color, the hula girl on your dash, the practicality, or—if you’re like me—the engine or sound. But I'll bet I’d be hard pressed to find someone who would tell me that their tires are the most... Continue Reading →
There’s a disturbing trend in car news recently: scandals and cover-ups. One of the most notable and largest in scale is of course the Volkswagen emissions scandal—it first broke in September 2015, and has continued to expand. Last month, the fallout broadened to Audi and Porsche (both part of the VW group), whose German offices... Continue Reading →
For most car shoppers, there are several parts to the buying equation. The two biggest are the car itself (which you don’t have too much control over), and the price. The price is where you have all the control—and it’s the single greatest factor that will impact how quickly you sell your car. The car... Continue Reading →
