“Danger, Will Robinson!” Anyone familiar with the popular sci-fi series “Lost in Space,” or its recent reboot on Amazon Prime, will recognize these familiar words of warning uttered by young space explorer Will Robinson’s faithful and protective robot. More than 50 years ago, another cry of alarm shook the automotive industry to its core. It…
Bet you didn’t know that Ferdinand Verbiest created a steam-powered automotive novelty for a Chinese emperor way back in 1672. Or that in 1769, Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot developed a steam-powered “Fardier a vapeur” (steam dray) military transport. (It’s arguably the first successful self-propelled automotive vehicle that was, ironically, involved in the first known automobile accident when…
Buying a new car is a significant financial investment. But if you’re thinking about purchasing a new luxury vehicle, the factors involved in making the right decision takes on a whole new dimension. Here are 10 things you should factor in before whipping out your Mont Blanc and signing on the dotted line.
Recently, money.co.uk released their list of the most exciting car chase scenes ever filmed – we strongly recommend checking it out here – based on “science.” How does one identify, let alone rank, the best movie car chases using the scientific method? “Once we had our list [of favorite on-screen car pursuits of all time],…
With the start of 2021, we begin a new tax year. Businesses all across the country are preparing their budgets, setting their annual goals and, of course, figuring out their company car and fleet needs. But before you order a new vehicle for your business – whether that’s just one high-end model or a reliable…
The end of Florida’s wet season brings new damage to the roadways – and potentially your vehicle. Drivers should be on the lookout for newly formed potholes, the aftereffect of damage caused by months of accumulated rainfall. Signs of Pothole Damage – from Obvious to Obscure After your car hits a pothole, damage may not…
Living in South Florida means many days of warm sunshine, a beach nearby and local flavor you can’t find anywhere else in the world. It’s a great place to be! But all that Sunshine State charm can take its toll on your car. Hot, sunny days can beat your car to a pulp. There are…
Nearly 50% of car owners spend more than $800 on new vehicle accessories and add-ons within their first year of ownership. Some of these car accessories are essential, like jumper cables; others are seemingly there to soak up your excess income, like this French fry holder contraption. (A cool car gizmo? Yes, absolutely. But indispensable…
All vehicles will lose a percentage of their current value each year. This is simply the way things are, like the sun rising in the east and the moon being made of cheese. However, you can minimize the initial depreciation hit you take when purchasing a car, allowing you to get more money when the…
Those of us who live in South Florida or on the Atlantic coastline know what summer really means: Hurricanes. Every year, between June and October, a handful of hurricanes and tropical storms make landfall and wreak havoc on the east coast. In 2018 and 2019, losses and damages caused by hurricanes and storms were reported…
