January 8, 2025

You’re probably not wearing your car’s seat belt properly

Summary: A seat belt is a vital safety feature since their invention in 1959, remain the first line of defense in automotive safety. Despite advancements in airbags, seat belts ensure optimal positioning for airbag effectiveness and restrain passengers during collisions. Statistics from Transport Canada highlight their importance: 29% of drivers and 35% of passengers killed …

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What’s It Really Like Driving Your First Ever Supercar?

Summary: Thanos Pappas reflects on his first experience driving a supercar, the McLaren Artura Spider, while navigating the French Riviera. As an automotive journalist used to testing budget sedans and EVs, this encounter with a $300,000 supercar provided an entirely new perspective on performance and driving thrills. The McLaren Artura, McLaren’s entry-level offering, blends cutting-edge …

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What Does the VSC Dashboard Symbol Mean In a Car?

Summary: When a “VSC” light appears on your car’s dashboard, it usually signals the activation of a Vehicle Stability Control system, designed to prevent skidding or loss of control. This safety feature is found in select Lexus and Toyota models and is part of stability control technology required in all U.S. vehicles manufactured after 2012. …

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Driving all the time? It could be making you unhappy

Summary: A recent U.S. study reveals that excessive dependency on cars for transportation (or driving all the time) is linked to reduced life satisfaction. The research suggests that using a car for more than 50% of all out-of-home activities results in a noticeable drop in happiness. Key Findings Owning a car improves life satisfaction up …

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10 Easy Ways to Keep Your Car Turning and Running Like New

Summary: Want to keep your car steering and power components in peak condition? You don’t need to be a master mechanic! Adopting these ten simple habits will enhance your vehicle’s performance and longevity while keeping maintenance costs down. 1. Check the Pressure, Save the Tread Tires naturally lose 1-2 PSI per month. Underinflated tires wear …

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