Author: Dennis J. Grabowski

These are exciting times for automotive technology. The gadgets and gizmos that keep people safe, and enhance the driving experience are nothing short of amazing. Those self-driving cars that we imagined back in grade 4, are mere moments away. Features like alert systems, infotainment systems, GPS and smart suspension all come standard with today’s new cars, while an assortment of wonderful new implementations are in the pipeline. Not all of today’s technology is a hit though, some of it is pretty silly at best. For example, artificial exhaust noise. Thanks to cabin insulation, cars are quieter than ever, especially electric cars. Some companies, such as BMW, feel that the driving experience has changed as a result, and now create fake exhaust noise, and even pipe it in through the car’s…

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International crude oil prices have hit record highs. In the era of soaring oil prices, how can we reduce automobile fuel bills and keep up with our own pockets? The fuel-saving method of the automobile is closely related to the characteristics of the vehicle and the skills and habits of the driver, in addition to the manufacturer designing the high-efficiency engine and the streamlined body. The first step in fuel economy is to choose a fuel-efficient car that meets your needs. Choose vehicles with less exhaust, better fuel efficiency, lighter weight, and more streamlined body. Secondly, the driver's driving and using the vehicle has a considerable influence on the vehicle oil. The fuel-saving method is based on the characteristics of the vehicle: (1) Large-sized vehicles consume less fuel. The vehicle…

This is a fun mod you can do to your car, and its cheap! The LED set that you can buy will set you back no more than 20 dollars. Have a watch of this guy and he will go over it.   I was just browsing Google and looking for different things I could do to my own car, stumbled on this video and I thought it was pretty funny. This guy is enthusiastic about his car maintenance and it's quite enjoyable to watch. I hadn't watched one of his videos before but I subscribed to him as I find him pretty entertaining. I could imagine him basically yelling the whole time could get old at some point so it might be a once in a while type of…