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Knowing what to look for when it comes to cars can be overwhelming, especially if you've never owned one before. From car insurance to hybrid models, renting RVs or taking driving courses, we're here to help you out. Our team of writers are experts behind the wheel, and cover popular topics our readers want to know more about.

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Drunk driving poses significant risks, not only to the individual behind the wheel but also to pedestrians, other motorists and property. With an alarming number of DUI (driving under the influence) incidents each year,...

Drunk driving poses significant risks, not only to the individual behind the wheel but also to pedestrians, other motorists and property. With an alarming number of DUI (driving under the influence) incidents each year, states have sought out effective deterrents and preventive measures. One...

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Driving jobs are a brilliant career choice for individuals who want to explore the United States and beyond while making a good wage. Depending on how far afield you would like to travel and...

Driving jobs are a brilliant career choice for individuals who want to explore the United States and beyond while making a good wage. Depending on how far afield you would like to travel and what license you would like to obtain, there are countless...

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How to Get the Right Car Insurance

Car insurance – while you might hate paying for something you (hopefully) never need to use, it’s mandatory in most states. The only real choice you have is ensuring that you opt for the right insurance (in terms of...

Car insurance – while you might hate paying for something you (hopefully) never need to use, it’s mandatory in most states. The only real choice you have is ensuring that you opt for the right insurance (in terms of company, type, coverage amounts, etc.) so that you’re not being ripped off. If you think that all auto insurance companies are the same, think again. There are good insurers out there, certainly, but there are also companies that will happily...

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Top 3 Electric SUVs for 2022

Is there a new electric vehicle (EV) SUV in your future? If there was any doubt that electric vehicles would eventually dominate new car sales, that disappeared when California recently announced that in 2035 it would ban the sale...

Is there a new electric vehicle (EV) SUV in your future? If there was any doubt that electric vehicles would eventually dominate new car sales, that disappeared when California recently announced that in 2035 it would ban the sale of new vehicles powered by gas engines. GM and Ford have already poured billions into electric vehicle research and plant retrofit, as has Volkswagen and the ten brands they own. The Japanese and Koreans are already masters in battery technology...

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Popular Hybrid Rides for 2022

With all the hype about new EV models like Tesla, Ford’s F150 Lightning and Rivian’s R1T, it is easy to overlook the other “green” vehicle that outsells all the EVs combined: the hybrid. Straight hybrids (HEVs) and plugin hybrids...

With all the hype about new EV models like Tesla, Ford’s F150 Lightning and Rivian’s R1T, it is easy to overlook the other “green” vehicle that outsells all the EVs combined: the hybrid. Straight hybrids (HEVs) and plugin hybrids (PHEVs) combine a battery-powered motor and a gas-fueled engine to create a vehicle that addresses both the cost of operation and ownership and the environmental impact of driving. Available in virtually every class of vehicle, from compact to pickup trucks,...

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Should I Get Car Rental Insurance?

If you have rented a car before, you already know the drill. The rental agent will try to sell you insurance, and because you aren't certain what your own policy covers, it's easy for the agent to guilt you...

If you have rented a car before, you already know the drill. The rental agent will try to sell you insurance, and because you aren't certain what your own policy covers, it's easy for the agent to guilt you into buying their insurance. Rental agencies count on this. The commissions from selling insurance make a surprisingly significant contribution to the net profit of the rental. Do you have to have to buy insurance from the rental company? The answer...