Middle America geographically refers to the area of land between the east coast states and the west coast states, but the term is more often used as a cultural label rather than a geographical one. It tends to suggest a suburb or small town where most of the residents are middle class (households earning approximately between $19,000 annually considered lower middle class and those earning up to about $55,000 per year upper middle class). The paradigm of “Middle America…
Playing It Safe: What You Should Know About Vehicle Safety
Car safety is much more than just airbags. Most people envision a safe vehicle as one that performs well in those ever-popular crash test dummy commercials. But in reality, it’s much more than that.
Preventing Corrosion: What Your Vehicle Can’t Tell You
If you live in a state where snow and ice covers the ground each winter, you’re probably well aware of just how necessary it is to de-ice the roads. Since the 1930s, when salt was originally realized to work for this purpose, agencies have been using this tried and true method to keep roads safe for driving. Salt works because of its natural ability to melt ice without adding too many harsh chemicals to the environment. But salt is, as we’ve all seen evidence of, quite corros…
Roadside Assistance: What Every Driver Should Know
It’s dark. The highway is deserted. You’re driving alone. Still miles from home, you stare at the illuminated patch of pavement ahead when suddenly an unrecognizable POP from under your hood and your vehicle quickly loses power. You pull to the shoulder, grab your cell phone, and start to rummage through your wallet looking for the 800 number to your auto club.
Safe Vehicles, Safer Passengers?
With all the upgrades to passenger vehicles in recent years you’d think the number of injury accidents would be on the decline. Most vehicle manufacturers have included both active and passive safety features to their cars in an effort to make them safer. For example, Nissan offers pipe-style steel side-door guard beams to absorb the impact of a side collision and Isuzu offers head-curtain side-impact air bags. Many vehicles also offer active safety features in an effort to h…
Save Yourself Car Payments – Undercoat Your Own Car
Undercoating stops and prevents rust and keeps your car looking great. Its recommended for those planning on keeping their vehicle more than a couple of years It is a thrifty job in two ways.
Motorcycle Helmets: The Statistics
When you go for a ride on your motorcycle, youre out to have fun. And hey, youve never had a crash before, so why would it happen now? Here are the government statistics about motorcycle helmets.
Mountain Biking 101: What You Need To Fall In Love With This Sport
Summer’s just around the corner and that means all kinds of outdoor fun! This season, why not commit to trying something new? Mountain and trail biking! A great form of exercise for all levels, mountain and trail biking is a terrific way to get out and enjoy all that nature offers.
Nerf Bars And Truck Side Steps – One Leg Up On the Others With 5 Main Features
Step right up and discover why you can improve the looks, perfromance and functionality of your truck with nerf bars, running boards and side tubes on the web. Included is a list of Do’s and don’ts regarding truck care.
November Auto Shows: Don’t Miss ’em
November may mean Thanksgiving turkey and football to many Americans, but if you’re an automobile enthusiast, you already know that November is a great month for auto shows too. With five gargantuan auto shows spreading from the east coast to the west coast, there’s bound to be one near you.
Now Is The Time To Spruce Up That SUV – Save Cash
It may be time to spruce up your truck, car or SUV. Perhaps the bird droppings this summer and fall have been hard on your SUVs finish. Perhaps you wish to youre your car. Or perhaps you are tired of the colour and just want a change of scenery. It is true that automotive vehicle painting can be quite expensive if you want to have a really great and proper paint job done. Sure there are third party get it out the door shops but is that what you want. It would be as if your…
Peterbilt Trucks: The Birth of a Legend
T.A. Peterman had an inner passion: trucks. Despite this fact there was a time when he felt that he couldnt find a truck of his liking and thats when he decided to build his own truck. Today T.A. Petermans dream is more alive than ever, Peterbilt continues to progress as new challenges lie ahead. The company maintains Petermans original vision: the manufacture of high quality, innovative heavy duty trucks that surpass customer needs and expectations.