Experts are still trying to determine exactly how long the COVID-19 coronavirus can survive on different surfaces, but early indicators are that it can persist for days on hard plastics and metals. … [Read more...] about The best way to kill coronavirus in cars
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Firefighters rescue man with hand stuck in his car’s trunk lid
How many firefighters does it take to change a lightbulb? (SWNS)A fire brigade in Kewstoke, U.K., recently had to come to the rescue of a man who got his hand stuck while working on the … [Read more...] about Firefighters rescue man with hand stuck in his car’s trunk lid
Toyota recalling 1.8 million vehicles because fuel pumps can fail
Toyota is adding 1.1 million vehicles to a recall involving faulty fuel pumps, bringing the total to approximately 1.8 million.According to Toyota, the pumps can fail and cause the engine to hesitate … [Read more...] about Toyota recalling 1.8 million vehicles because fuel pumps can fail
Billy Idol teams up with NYC on anti-car and truck idling campaign that pays citizens to snitch
Billy Idol wants to make some “Mony Mony” by ratting out your neighbors for being idle. Get it? Of course, you do. (Scott Legato/Getty Images)The platinum-haired pop star has teamed up … [Read more...] about Billy Idol teams up with NYC on anti-car and truck idling campaign that pays citizens to snitch
The non-driving factors that can raise your car insurance rates, and how to save
You expect your car insurance rates to increase after you buy a new vehicle, cause a crash or add a young driver to your policy. But some insurers jack up prices based on seemingly unrelated data — … [Read more...] about The non-driving factors that can raise your car insurance rates, and how to save
Here’s why Ryan Newman’s NASCAR car wasn’t engulfed in flames after crash
In the moments following Ryan Newman’s dramatic crash in the Daytona 500, viewers were on the edge of their seats as what many believed to be gasoline poured out of the car near an open flame while … [Read more...] about Here’s why Ryan Newman’s NASCAR car wasn’t engulfed in flames after crash
2020 Ford owners can share data with Nationwide to reduce insurance rates
Have you driven a Ford lately? Nationwide can answer that question.At least it can if you let it. The automaker is teaming up with the insurance company to offer discounts for drivers who opt into its … [Read more...] about 2020 Ford owners can share data with Nationwide to reduce insurance rates
The best vehicles of 2020 for every budget, according to Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports has released its list of 10 Top Pick vehicles to buy for 2020, and there’s a big change this year. (Toyota/Kia)Instead of categorizing the vehicles by type, the … [Read more...] about The best vehicles of 2020 for every budget, according to Consumer Reports
Parked BMW swept away by flooded Thames river
This doesn’t seem fishy at all. (SWNS)A BMW parked next to the Thames in London was swept away by unusually high water caused by the heavy rains that have been soaking England in recent … [Read more...] about Parked BMW swept away by flooded Thames river
J.D. Power names Genesis most dependable automotive brand
Not bad for a rookie. The G80 was the best-selling Genesis model in 2017. (Genesis)Genesis took the top spot on the 2020 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study ahead of Lexus, Buick, … [Read more...] about J.D. Power names Genesis most dependable automotive brand
