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Switching to a motorcycle? A beginner’s guide

If you are thinking about making the switch to a motorcycle, or just getting one alongside your other favorite means of transport, you are not alone. The statistics show that a lot of people take up motorcycling every year, and it is one of those pastimes which is only likely to get more and more popular as time goes on. Most people who come to it don't actually have much of an idea about what is involved. It is usually […]

todayJanuary 22, 2019 29

Tesla

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Tesla missed their 2018 sales target, but does it matter?

Despite the fact the electric vehicle sales were up by more than 300 percent in California this last quarter, that wasn’t enough to help Tesla exceed its sales target. The company, based in Fremont, reported earlier this week that it had missed its sales estimate by around 1.5 percent, spooking investors who firmly believed that once the firm overcame its production issues, its sales would soar. Tesla is starting to realize that getting ahead in the automobile industry is no […]

todayJanuary 11, 2019 38

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Four smart things car dealers do for trust building

If you’ve shopped for a new car before, you’ll understand there is a weird dynamic. Although you want to make a purchase, you have to be sure there aren’t any skeletons in the closet. Car dealers are notorious for being untrustworthy, so the majority of people are skeptical from the very beginning. As you would expect, dealerships can’t afford for there to be a breakdown in trust. Therefore, they’ve come up with a variety of legitimate ways to ensure the […]

todayJanuary 8, 2019 20

autonomous cars

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Auto makers scaling back autonomous car promises at CES

With the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) kicking off Tuesday, we’re getting a sense of the kind of technologies that some of the world’s leading companies have planned for 2019 and beyond. Despite all the hype of recent years and predictions by Elon Musk that they’d be a common sight on the road by now, we see very little in the way of driverless cars. It seems as if it’s just not ready for prime time yet. Whether the problem is […]

todayJanuary 8, 2019 28

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Tips for your vehicle following an auto accident

Automotive crashes can be incredibly stressful and traumatic, but it is vital to get the compensation you deserve if you're not to blame for the accident. Traffic accidents on roadways occur every day and occur based a variety of reasons, including ignoring road signs, careless and/or reckless driving, driving too fast, following too closely and the all-too-common using a mobile phone while driving. Compensation from an automotive accident will assist in covering the costs of repairing your vehicle and help […]

todayJanuary 3, 2019 29

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Seven car insurance tips that will change your way of life

Any car owner would know the light stress that car insurance instigates. Sure, not getting one would be a very foolish idea, but it does come at a price. Car insurance is one reason that people pay a little extra every month and choosing one or even dealing with their employees in the event of an accident is a big headache. But for those curious enough, there are certain ways one can maximize their policies or even get a cheaper […]

todayDecember 11, 2018 19

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10 reasons why people still love classic cars

Many people view classic cars as old and beaten down that can't compare to the sleek design and features of a modern car. It's no question that modern cars outperform classic cars both in design and efficiency. Modern cars are just more reliable, comfortable to drive, safer, and a better option for the environment. So with all these said, why do people still prefer the classics when it comes to their cars? Craftsmanship There are many factors but the main […]

todayNovember 23, 2018 37

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Ford to buy ride-share scooter startup Spin

DETROIT (UPI) -- Ford Motor Company announced Thursday it will buy scooter ride-share startup Spin, in an effort to build its mobility business beyond full-size vehicles. Ford said Spin will become part of its Smart Mobility division, the automaker's division that explores future transportation ventures. Financial terms of the deal were not specified. California-based Spin operates in 13 cities and college campuses and plans to expand to several new markets in the coming months. Ford said it wants to grow […]

todayNovember 8, 2018 103

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Federal grant comes through for Missouri town, but is slow for others

Amidst concerns over the distribution of money from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to fund construction projects, the city of Columbia, Missouri has recently received a $1.7 million grant from the government organization to buy three new electric buses. The Low or No Emission grant program facilitated by the FTA is funding the grant. This program requires that the city matches an amount of $336,200, bringing the project's total cost to $2.05 million. The city of Columbia is planning to spend $432,500 […]

todaySeptember 24, 2018 69

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