We’ve seen it in the movies and we’ve heard rumors that it could actually be real, but now we’ve received confirmation from law enforcement officials. Car hacking is a real and present danger. The FBI went as far as issuing a serious warning about car hacking in March of 2016. So, what exactly is car hacking? In short, car hacking is when hackers attack the software in a vehicle. The attacks occur as over-the-internet and they can take control of the vehicle.
Continue Reading »Credit sometimes can be hard to get and tough economic times has made car shoppers more likely to shop for used cars rather than new vehicles. Many who would’ve opted to buy new are not able to obtain a loan but now shoppers have a cheaper alternative in the Certified Pre-Owned car.
Continue Reading »It is no secret that America loves SUVs. With gas prices being cheaper (you can thank the amazing effects of oil shale and fracking because of that) than they have ever been in a long period of time, more and more people are choosing SUVs over hatchbacks and sedans. This has led to a number of automakers hopping on the SUV bandwagon – including prominent ones like Fiat Chrysler.
Continue Reading »Some see airless tires as the promise of a future where worrying about flats becomes a thing of the past. But, like any new technology, making the switch involves both pros and cons.
Continue Reading »The crossover is one of the most popular types of vehicles on the roads today. Its features are perfect for both individuals and families alike. Many people find it difficult to tell the difference between a crossover and an SUV since a crossover has many features found in an SUV. These vehicles are inherently different though. You just have to dig a little deeper to see where and how they differ.
Continue Reading »Volvo recently announced that they were going to start phasing out all their gasoline and diesel cars from 2019 onwards in favor of electric cars. This announcement came at the same time as Tesla launched its most recent car, the Model 3.
Continue Reading »Of the 2017 Sports Cars, certain cars are deserving of a better rating than others despite being in entirely different price categories. A $25,000 sports car might not seem to even be in the same ballpark as a $60,000 vehicle, however certain brands always carry a high price tag and are simply just fancier, bigger and stronger. However, sports cars with a low-price tag can be just as brilliant, smaller sports cars can be fun to drive and more suitable to an individual’s personal preferences while also providing better value and unique qualities. The list below is of five sports cars of 2017 that are all different in their own way and not all on the high end or low end of the price scale but rather a handful of the better sports vehicles across the spectrum.
Continue Reading »The discussion of self-driving vehicles continues as more and more companies are delving into the industry in hopes that they hit on a model that can flood the market someday soon. One of the biggest questions drivers, manufacturers, and emergency personnel continue to ask is if accidents will decrease when self-driving vehicles are on the roads. We will take a look at this issue in today’s post.
Continue Reading »Apps like DriveNow and Uber might just be doing to vehicles what the Internet did to newspapers (well, biased and misguided reporting certainly has not helped newspapers). There are multiple studies which have shown that people want to reduce their ownership of cars and rely on ridesharing apps like Lyft and Uber now.
Continue Reading »Owning a car is a popular milestone in life, especially for those who are able to purchase their first vehicle themselves. What many first-time car buyers don’t realize is that they should check their credit score prior to visiting dealerships for test drives. The worst thing that can happen is getting through the test drive, picking out a model, and beginning the paperwork only to find out that their credit score is not good enough to make the purchase.
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