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Study: Traffic Worst in Los Angeles
KickingTiresAs you gradually slip into gridlock-induced madness this week during your daily commute, try to think of it this way: At least people have jobs to go to. According to INRIX, an international provider of traffic information and driver services,......Tags: Travel, Bridgeport (Fairfield, Connecticut), Road Transportation, Transportation, Traffic
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The Top 10 Cities Where Car Shoppers Go Green
KickingTiresIn celebration of Earth Day Cars.com has compiled a list of the U.S. cities with the greenest car shoppers. We analyzed data from millions of our visitors to find out where searches for hybrid and other environmentally friendly cars were......Tags: Earth Day, Hybrid Vehicles, Vehicles, Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Services and Shopping
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When Do You Need to Replace Your Brakes?
KickingTiresJust as your gas mileage will vary depending on where and how you drive, so it goes with the life of brake pads (or linings), the friction material that gets pressed against a metal disc or drum to stop your......Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, Automotive Equipment, Passenger Cars
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Oops! Presidential Limo Filled With Wrong Fuel
KickingTiresPresident Barack Obama is in Israel today, but he's not going anywhere. The presidential limo, which was brought from Washington, D.C., for the visit, was disabled because it was accidentally filled with the wrong type of fuel. Multiple sources have......Tags: Israel, Cadillac, Car Engine Repair, General Motors Corp., Barack Obama
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Study: Many Average U.S. Households Can't Afford a New Car
KickingTiresDo you live in one of the largest metropolitan areas in the U.S.? If so, there's a decent chance you can't afford a new car, according to a report by Interest.com, a consumer financial information website. It concludes that out......Tags: New York City, Vehicles, Tampa, Services and Shopping, Passenger Cars
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Automakers Adapt Car Horns for Global Drivers
KickingTiresWhen was the last time you honked your horn? If you live in Fort Collins, Colo., it may have been weeks or even months ago as opposed to Washington, D.C., where you probably honked your way through the morning commute.......Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Automotive Equipment, Ford
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Bill Could Banish Those Impossible Latch Anchors
KickingTiresA federal highway bill that passed Congress last month could improve the safety of children in child-safety seats during a side-impact crash ??? and make it easier for parents to install those child seats. The bill calls on the National......Tags: Parenting, Vehicles, Manufacturing and Engineering, Services and Shopping, Automotive Equipment
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Where Do the Worst Drivers Live?
KickingTiresLook out, Washington, D.C., motorists: According to an Allstate Insurance study, your drivers are the worst in the nation, Forbes reports. In the insurance company's eighth annual America's Best Drivers Report, our nation's capital led the list of...Tags: Insurance
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This Week's Most-Read Stories
KickingTiresLooking to avoid another car accident? Then don't drive in Washington, D.C., New Jersey or California. They're home to some of the nation???s worst drivers, according to Allstate Insurance. Continue reading about that, and our other most-read stories of... -
Crist-Obama hug Part 2: The back story
Mayo on the Side: Michael Mayo | Sun Sentinel BlogsSo, how exactly did former Republican governor Charlie Crist reprise his infamous hug with President Obama on the campaign trail over the weekend? Crist said his role in this election came about with an improptu cold call to the White......Tags: Politics, White House, U.S. Senate, Interstate 4, Elections
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Chicago to Washington, D.C., on One Tank of Diesel
KickingTiresThe maximum fuel range you see advertised on TV can be a myth. Technically, the claimed range is accurate if you squeeze every last drop of fuel from the tank and are able to achieve a sometimes optimistic highway mileage.......Tags: Apple iPhone, Travel, Trips and Vacations, Highway Transportation, Renewable Energy
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Seat Belt Reminders Could Come to Backseat
KickingTiresYou know that somewhat annoying seat belt reminder you hear go off when your front passenger hasn???t buckled up, even just a few seconds after starting the car? That chime could triple if a government proposal to equip backseats with......Tags: Highway Transportation, Manufacturing and Engineering, Automotive Equipment, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Car Safety Tips and Advice
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