Top Five Fuel Efficiency Myths

Just because a vehicle might be small, doesn’t mean it’s more efficient. Driving with the AC turned off, won’t always save your fuel.  These are just a few common things that many people tend to believe when it comes to fuel efficiency. We are here to set the record straight! Below is a list of a few myths. Visit the link below for an explanation on each.

Myth 1: Saving fuel means driving slow

Myth 2: You need a small car to get good fuel economy

Myth 3: Manual transmissions are always superior to automatic transmissions

Myth 4: Turning off the air conditioner saves fuel

Myth 5: Fuel-saving gadgets actually work

For more info on these myths, visit here: http://bit.ly/1ddA8e1

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Car Jargon Everyone Should Know

When it comes to buying a new vehicle, it’s helpful to know as much as you can about the vehicle before you purchase. There is a load of car jargon out there. With automotive technology constantly updating, it can be difficult to keep up with all of this. We’ve listed a few terms below which you might already know or have never heard of. For the entire list of other terms, visit the links we’ve provided below.

ABS

This stands for Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) which is a safety feature that helps you to avoid skidding when braking suddenly. What it does is prevents your wheels from locking so that you can maintain control of your vehicle.

ESC

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Electronic Stability Program (ESP).  These two names both refer to the same feature. This technology works to prevent sideways skidding when making sharp steering corrections on surfaces that might be slippery.

RPM

RPM stands for revolutions per minute. It measures just how hard your engine is working. The higher it is, the harder it is working.

To view the full glossary visit Edmunds.com: http://edmu.in/1g60kWv

Another great terminology site is Car and Driver:  http://bit.ly/1g651zF

7 Ways to Hack your Commute

There really is an app for just about everything these days. We found out about a handful of them that can definitely make your life a lot easier. If you want instantaneous traffic updates, a way to avoid traffic tickets or to even find a charge for your EV, there’s an app for that! Check out these handle mobile apps below and download them today on your smartphone. 

1.    Garmin StreetPilot

2.    Waze

3.    Scout

4.    INRIX Traffic

5.    Trapster

6.    greenMeter

7.    PlugShare

To read more about each app, visit here: 7 Ways to Hack Your Commute - Popular Mechanics

Top 10: Things Every Man Must Know About Cars

For all of our men subscribers out there, this blog post is especially for you. Tanner Foust sat down with AskMen.com and discussed what everyone man should know about cars. He is definitely someone who knows what they’re talking about when it comes to cars. Foust is not only a professional racer, stunt driver and TV host. He also holds multiple awards, championships and world records in his profession. Check out the top 10 list and the link below to read what Foust considers essential things every man should know by now.

10.  Don't knock the Ford Fiesta

9. Getaway drivers learn advanced driving techniques

8. Care about your appearance

7. Disregard No. 8 if you drive a truck

6. Maintain your balance

5. Stay calm while driving

4. Know your car’s capabilities

3. Figure out how to turn your traction control off

2. Learn how to do basic maneuvers

1. Get handy with the tools

Content Credit to askmen.com – Visit the link below for more on this blog post.

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