VDOT Reminds Motorists to Choose Safety during Upcoming Solar Eclipse

People watch a solar eclipse from a designated parking area.

VDOT reminds people not to pull over on roadways to watch solar eclipse.

Northern Va Modelers 'Model Classic 2024' 'Road to Victory'

Northern Virginia Modelers presents Model Classic 2024 'The Road to Victory' In recognition of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day Saturday, April 13, 2024 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Fairfax …

Take On Spring Road Trips

(Family Features) With the windows down and nothing but open road visible through the windshield, spring days often bring out the best driving conditions. When it's time to hit the pavement, make sure your ride is in tip-top shape.

Electrify Your Ride with Award-Winning EVs and Hybrids

(BPT) - The future of automotive is electric, but if you’re not ready for all-electric vehicles, there are several hybrid models available to help ease you into electrification. Kia America …

New York Auto Show Features the Latest in Automotive

(BPT) - The New York International Auto Show highlighted all the latest in the world of automotive. Kia unveiled the all new 2025 Kia K4, which is elevating the compact sedan with more room, …

Leading Automotive Brand Celebrates Industry Success

(BPT) - 2023 was immensely successful for Kia, as the auto maker introduced six new or refreshed models, grew overall market share, and captured new audience consideration for the company’s …

Experts say viewing your car as an investment can improve your finances

(BPT) - In these inflationary times, the cost of owning a car seems to increase on a daily basis. The price of buying a car is growing, and so is the cost of operating one. We all want personal …

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the (Re)Making of Lowrider Magazine

(BPT) - Lowrider cars have been a rich symbol of empowerment and a unique form of artistic expression for those within the lowriding community. Much of this culture was highlighted for more than 40 …

3 ways the automotive aftermarket can tackle growing challenges

(BPT) - The world of online commerce has provided more options for businesses and consumers. For the automotive aftermarket industry, it has allowed retailers to source tires, parts, and services …

Experts provide tips to avoid becoming a distracted driving statistic

(BPT) - Multitasking has become the theme of the decade as people try to balance work, family and social obligations in a world where time seems to be shrinking while the number of things to do is …

When does car insurance cover hail damage?

Cheap Insurance explains when auto coverage for hail damage kicks in and how to file a claim.

Hybrid cars are popular among Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. But electric and gas-powered vehicles get mixed approval

Way.com surveyed 1,000 customers across the country see how electric vehicle popularity split among political parties.

The 5 most exciting cars of 2024, according to Edmunds

Edmunds presents the five cars that consumers will be looking forward to drive in 2024.

Charging toward net zero: The environmental factors electric vehicles don't fix

CoPilot analyzed academic studies and federal and news sources to illustrate America's uphill battle to electrify vehicles.

Even hands-free, phones and their apps cause dangerously distracted driving

Do you ever use your cellphone while driving? Don’t feel too guilty about saying yes – nearly 60% of drivers admit to using their phone in hands-free mode while driving. …

Why aren’t there solar-powered cars?

Solar cars exist. The best place to see them is the World Solar Challenge, a race that’s held every two years in Australia. Competitors have to drive about 1,870 miles (3,000 kilometers), from Darwin on the country’s north coast to Adelaide on its south coast, using only energy from the Sun. ...

Which states have the most failing bridges?

Bridgford, Gleason & Artinian Law analyzed records of more than 600,000 bridges throughout the country to find which states have the most that are in need of repair or replacement.

Americans' love of trucks is offsetting overall vehicle efficiency gains

The General used data from the Environmental Protection Agency to see how cars and trucks have become more efficient over time.

The 5 most and least reliable cars in the US, according to car owners

Way.com uses data from Consumer Reports to discuss the most reliable and unreliable cars in the U.S. as of December 2023.

Bestselling cars in the US

To take a closer look at the auto market, Cheap Insurance compiled a ranking of the bestselling cars in the U.S. using 2023 data from Edmunds.

Speed bumps don't work: New approaches challenge long-held beliefs about slowing traffic and increasing safety

Cheap Insurance examines the consequences of speed bumps, analyzes their effectiveness, and explores new approaches to traffic calming.

K&L Auto and Diesel Repairs, LLC

The company is based out of Manassas, VA, and performs maintenance needs onsite for businesses with a focus on commercial diesel trucks.

Anita Sadlack, State Farm Donate $2K to Local Children's Charity Boxes of Basics

Boxes of Basics is an independent nonprofit that provides local children in need with an entire seasonal wardrobe of new or gently used clothing.

OmniRide, Keep Prince William Beautiful Unveil Bus Stop Beautification Project

OmniRide, Keep Prince William Beautiful and other community partners unveiled a Bus Stop Beautification Project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at one of OmniRide’s bus stops, Wednesday.

‘Rush is Never Worth the risk,’ says Mother of Daughter Struck, Killed by Truck

October is National Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month. September was Bicyclist and Pedestrian Awareness Month in Virginia. Fatal accidents and injuries involving road users increased last year, according to traffic crash facts from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Has Traffic on I-66 Improved Since New Express Lanes Opened, According to Your Experience?

Has traffic on I-66 improved or worsened your commute during peak hours since the new HOV3 Express Lanes opened?

Traffic congestion has gotten worse in the regular lanes, more traffic, longer commute times.

Traffic has improved in the regular lanes, resulting in shorter commute time for me.

Traffic has improved for me, but only because I carpool or take transit, allowing me to use the HOV Express Lanes.

Traffic has improved for me, because I take the express lanes as a sole driver and believe paying tolls is a fair trade to bypass the traffic.

Traffic has improved for me. However, I now pay tolls, and I find them expensive. I plan on finding an alternative way to get to commute.

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Experian looked at its anonymized credit data to observe recent trends in auto financing and analyze how those trends may continue to affect car buyers in 2024.