Chalkboard Map Travels

Are you an avid road-tripper? What better way to keep track of all the places you've been than with a chalkboard map? You can color in each state so you know which one is next on your list! It's also a great way to show off your travels to your friends and family. Leave us a comment letting us know which states you've driven to!

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Use a Pool Noodle to Protect Your Car Door

Do you find yourself constantly hitting your car door against your garage wall? We have a solution for you! This works especially well for vehicles parked in tight spaces. Keep reading to find out how to prevent this from happening.

Take a pool noodle and cut it in half. Use your car door as a guide and measure the pool noodle to size. Cut the noodle to match the length of your door. Use the adhesive of your choice to attach the noodle to your garage wall, parallel to where your door would be when the car is parked. Now when you open your car door, it will come in contact with the noodle, not the wall!


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Tailfins

Tailfins were created by General Motors design chief, Harley Earl. The first fins appeared on the 1948 Cadillac, inspired by the WWII Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter plane. By the late 1950s, many vehicles on the market looked like they jumped right out of the space-age. Tailfins grew to enormous proportions, giving cars a futuristic look. Do you wish cars still had tailfins? Let us know!

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Forward Collision Warning Safety Feature

Think of forward collision warning systems as a second set of eyes, which are looking ahead to make sure that you’re not approaching an object too quickly. These systems use radar, lasers, or cameras to scan the road and warn the driver if there’s a risk of a collision. More advanced forward collision warning systems can use the car’s brakes to slow it down if a crash is unavoidable. Research shows that choosing this system could help reduce your chances of a collision. Vehicles such as the 2014 Cadillac SRX and 2014 Chevrolet Impala are both available with forward collision warning systems!

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Cadillac ELR - What's Next?

The Cadillac ELR is the provocative embodiment of imagination and inspiration. An uncompromising luxury coupe for those who ask, “What’s next?” For those who recognize the possibility of “what if” and dismiss the thought of what can’t be done. It’s for those who seek opportunities to move the world forward. And who believe that only by working hard are we able to experience the best life has to offer. Piece the puzzle back together to see its interior in all its glory.

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Which Alternative Fuel Do You Prefer?

If you're looking for a fuel-efficient ride, it's likely that you've spent some time considering hybrids and diesels. Both powertrains are good on gas, widely available, and easy to maintain. So what's the difference? It might surprise you to learn there are quite a few differences, and depending on your driving style, one engine might be a far better choice than the other.

Hybrids use the combustion engine and a process called "regenerative braking" to restore battery power. As a result of regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy from stopping into battery power, hybrid cars are a good choice for drivers who live in big cities or do lots of stop-and-go driving. Due to their battery technology, hybrids are also a good choice for in-town drivers who travel shorter distances.

Diesel engines, meanwhile, are more similar to traditional gasoline powerplants. Drivers who choose a diesel car likely won't notice many differences between their vehicle and a gas-powered car. You may have to pay a little extra for diesel fuel, but it burns far more efficiently than gas-powered cars.

Due to their increased efficiency, diesels allow drivers to keep engine speeds lower, which results in a much improved fuel economy compared to traditional gas-powered cars. The result is mildly improved fuel economy around town but vastly increased mileage on the highway, where the engine can run more efficiently for longer periods of time. Thus, diesel tends to be a better choice for motorists who do a lot of highway driving.

Which alternative fuel type vehicle is best for you?


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2014 Winter Olympics

The 2014 Winter Olympics, officially the XXII Olympic Winter Games, or the 22nd Winter Olympics, are scheduled to take place from 6 to 23 February 2014, in Sochi. Are you looking forward to the games? Do you have a favorite event?

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