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Resolutions for Your Ride: Preventive Maintenance Tops the List
(BPT) - American drivers are turning over a new leaf when it comes to car care. Hankook Tire's latest Gauge Index Survey highlights a renewed commitment to proactive vehicle maintenance and tire …
The safest cars in 2025
Edmunds breaks down the safest sedans, coupes, wagons, and convertibles of 2025.
Traffic enforcement cameras are on the rise. Here's where.
The General used data from the nonprofit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to map state laws on the use of red light and speed cameras.
California’s Auto Liability Coverage Limits to Increase in 2025 to Better Financially Protect Drivers
(BPT) - The state of California has not raised auto liability coverage limits for more than 50 years, but that is set to change beginning next year. The new legislation, introduced in 2022 to keep …
Follow these 9 steps to get a good deal when buying a car
Edmunds explains how to buy a new or used car, and shares additional resources to help navigate the process.
Automotive news

Getting smart about car insurance can provide cost savings and peace of mind

(BPT) - Consumers are facing increasing costs on virtually every purchase these days and auto insurance is no exception. While skyrocketing costs of this auto-related expense can be attributed to …

5 Tips That Could Save Your Life On The Road

Remembering five tips can help prevent accidents and keep everyone safe on the road.

(NAPSI)—The next time you’re commuting to work, taking the family on a road trip, or even just learning to drive, chances are you’ll be sharing the road with large trucks; fortunately, there …

5 costs to consider before leasing a car

CoPilot compiled a list of five essential costs to consider, in addition to upfront costs, when thinking about leasing a car. These numbers help estimate the true cost of a lease.

How Techy are American Drivers?

(BPT) - Technology is impacting every aspect of our lives — including our cars. And as technology reshapes the automotive industry, from the advancements in electric vehicles (EVs) to …

LA Auto Show Returns with Exciting Innovations

(BPT) - The Los Angeles International Auto Show is back, bringing together the latest in automotive advancements, from electrification to safety and emerging tech trends. With over 1,000 cars, …

The best SUVs for snow in 2025

Whether you're looking for a more affordable or luxury variant, or one that can tow and haul, CarGurus lists some of the best SUVs for driving through the snow.
Unlocking Innovation: Exclusive Insights from the 2024 SEMA Show!
(BPT) - Check out behind-the-scenes of the 2024 SEMA Show to catch a glimpse into the future of the U.S. automotive market. James Bell, Head of Public Relations for Kia America, shares the latest …

Travis Kelce and his vehicle collection

 RealTruck.com looks beyond Travis Kelce's football stats and zooms in on his car collection.
More automotive news
Here's why US electric vehicle infrastructure has tripled in 5 years, and where it's most common
Truck Parking Club tapped into the Alternative Fuels Data Center and White House data to visualize the expanding EV infrastructure in the U.S.
New report projects 22% increase in car insurance costs after 15% spike in first half of 2024
Insurify examines the circumstances surrounding soaring car insurance rates across the U.S.
The best 7-passenger SUVs of 2025
CarGurus presents a guide to the most popular three-row SUVs on the market.
The 10 best family cars for 2024-2025
Edmunds ranks and profiles the 10 best family cars for 2024-2025 according to its testing program.
Sleep First to Help Prevent Drowsy Driving
(BPT) - Drowsy driving is risky and dangerously common. Many drivers are either unaware or don’t prioritize getting enough sleep as an important part of safe driving. Even though drowsy driving …

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

Anita Sadlack of State Farm (in red) donates $2,000 along with State Farm to 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

Dale Blvd. & Minnieville
(in front of Giant shopping center)
Artist: Amanda Griffith

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

Motorized scooters are allowed in bicycle lanes.

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?

Typical Cross Section of Future I-66 showing three general-use lanes and two express lanes for Eastbound and Westbound roads.

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

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Cars, cars and more cars

Check out the 10 cheapest hybrid cars of 2024

Way.com shares the 10 cheapest hybrid cars available in 2024 to help buyers find the best deal and maximize long-term savings.

15 most fuel-efficient hybrids on American roads

Hybrids combine the best of EVs and gas cars. The General used Department of Energy data to identify the top 15 most fuel-efficient hybrids in the U.S.

Should you sell your car yourself?

CarGurus breaks down the pros and cons of selling your car yourself versus other options.

The deadliest intersections in the Western United States

Sam Aguiar Injury Lawyers examines the most hazardous intersections in the western U.S.

The deadliest intersections in the Southern United States

Sam Aguiar Injury Lawyers examined fatal crash records from 2004 to 2022 to find out the deadliest intersections in the Southern U.S.

The deadliest intersections in the U.S. Midwest

Sam Aguiar Injury Lawyers analyzed fatal crash data to reveal the deadliest intersections in the U.S. Midwest.