In the thick of winter, the common wisdom is that when you are gearing up to take your car or truck out in the cold and snow, you should step outside, start up your engine, and let it idle to warm up. But contrary to popular belief, this does not prolong the life of your engine; in fact, it decreases it by stripping oil away from the engine’s cylinders and

Researchers in the United States have investigated mind wandering in volunteers during a driving simulation. When prompted at random during the simulation, the volunteers reported mind wandering 70% of the time. Using electrophysiological measurements, the researchers could identify specific changes in brain patterns when the volunteers were mind wandering. Are you always attentive when driving? How about on the monotonous commute home after a long day’s work? It can be

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 29, 2017 – Domino’s Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, and Ford Motor Co. are launching an industry-first collaboration to understand the role that self-driving vehicles can play in pizza delivery. As part of the testing, researchers from both companies will investigate customer reactions to interacting with a self-driving vehicle as a part of their delivery experience.  This research is important as

Cleaning a car may involve a quick wheel and body clean or cleaning both the exterior and interior of the car. It is advisable to clean the exterior when the vehicle is in a cool place away from direct sunlight. Use cleaners that are formulated for cleaning different parts of the car. For the interior, you need to remove any trash as well as the mats before you vacuum and

Automatic/drive-thru car washes are more popular than ever, because – and you’ve guessed it – they save time and hassle. But are automatic car washes safe for your car? In fact, in many instances, they are the safest course of action for many car owners who want to keep their car clean. Often, do-it-yourselfers don’t use enough water to safely remove dirt; or they wash the car in direct sunlight

From the moment learners pass their driving test they start picking up bad habits. Whether it’s crossing your hands when turning or putting your arm on the headrest when parking. 1. Running the tank low on fuel Leaving your tank to get dangerously empty allows the dirt, rust and grime that sits at the bottom of it to get sucked into the system, attacking the fuel pump and filters. Fuel