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On this day: The first tri-color traffic signal was installed in Detroit in 1920
Read full article: On this day: The first tri-color traffic signal was installed in Detroit in 1920On this day in 1920, the way people drove was changed forever when a Detroit traffic cop installed a four-way, tri-color traffic signal on Woodward Avenue in Detroit.
Would a flying car actually be viable for the public?
Read full article: Would a flying car actually be viable for the public?During a presentation of the car, Alef Aeronautics CEO Jim Dukhovny said the car has eight propeller motors and can both drive on the street, and take off and fly vertically over traffic.
New initiative unveiled for aspiring mechanics to help with industry-wide shortage
Read full article: New initiative unveiled for aspiring mechanics to help with industry-wide shortageThe effort hopes to help low-income students obtain a two-year certification program in Arizona, Georgia, Illinois and Texas.
How have environmentally friendly activities changed over the past 10 years?
Read full article: How have environmentally friendly activities changed over the past 10 years?But compared to recent times, exactly how much have activities such as recycling, dieting or using electric vehicles changed or evolved?
How do your county’s current gas prices compare to last week, last month?
Read full article: How do your county’s current gas prices compare to last week, last month?If you’ve been to the gas pumps lately, or even listened to any news outlet, you’re likely well aware that gas prices are at a painful high.
Why do squirrels run out in front of drivers so often?
Read full article: Why do squirrels run out in front of drivers so often?When it comes to drivers running over animals by accident, a lot of attention is rightfully focused on deer, since they are the animals that are run over the most nationwide, resulting in the most damage to cars, according to this website.
Here’s how you can be proactive in preventing hot car deaths in children
Read full article: Here’s how you can be proactive in preventing hot car deaths in childrenNo one ever thinks it will happen to them, but a record 53 children died of heatstroke between 2018 and 2019, after being left in a vehicle.
Alleged steering defect prompts investigation into Honda Accord
Read full article: Alleged steering defect prompts investigation into Honda AccordThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a formal investigation into the Honda Accord, after more than 100 reports of a steering defect.
This advice will make you want to drop whatever you’re doing and drive around the block: ‘Rodents ate my car’
Read full article: This advice will make you want to drop whatever you’re doing and drive around the block: ‘Rodents ate my car’Even though life, in some ways, has started returning to normal, it’s safe to say that many of us still aren’t driving our cars as often. Whatever the case, Susan Reed, of Kalamazoo, has some advice for you: Take your car out every day, even if it’s just for a quick spin around the block. “Rodents ate my car,” Reed told Zak Rosen, the host and creator of “The Best Advice Show.”It wasn’t a cheap repair, either. But you’ll definitely want to make sure you’re driving your car at least semi-regularly. “The Best Advice Show” is a product of Graham Media Group.
My car has been sitting and the battery is dead. Now what?
Read full article: My car has been sitting and the battery is dead. Now what?And what if your car won’t start because of a dead battery? To revive a dead battery, first make sure each car is in park or neutral -- and turned off. Then, connect one end of the cable to the positive terminal of the donor battery, and then connect the other end to the positive terminal of the dead battery. Let the dead battery charge for a few minutes, and then turn the ignition on the vehicle of the dead battery to see if it starts. This only applies if you:a) Have someone to take you to a repair shop or the store right away to buy a new battery.
Don’t ignore your vehicle! 5 ways to prevent auto troubles as your car sits idle
Read full article: Don’t ignore your vehicle! 5 ways to prevent auto troubles as your car sits idleHere are five tips to avoid problems that can come up with sitting vehicles:Make sure to run your car every once in a while. But just in case a car isn’t being used or a two-car household has turned into a one-car household where the other vehicle is just sitting idle, running the car is still vital. Gas does degrade over time, and in some cases, it will go bad in less than two months if a car remains idle. In addition to running the car, treating it with fuel stabilizer can extend the life of your car’s gas. If the gas already is bad, there are ways to remove the bad gas from the tank, according to itstillruns.com.
3 things you’ll definitely want to do if you’re a college student on spring break
Read full article: 3 things you’ll definitely want to do if you’re a college student on spring breakSpring break is just around the corner, and if you’re in college, you’ve probably already begun to plan the ins and outs of your week in the sun. If you’re got a little bit of down time or you’ve had enough of the beach, here are some recommendations that will make your college spring break fun and memorable. Spring breakers tend to eat whatever is cheap and fast, but splurging one night on a great dish will make your spring break so much more memorable. It’s NASCAR’s first-ever infield beach party, and we’re sure it will be a great time. Friday and Saturday tickets are access only and don’t include a race ticket.