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Road Sign Colors and Shapes

May 22, 2013 by

My Ride If you read our recent post on the history of road signs, you may recall that the first stop sign appeared... Read Full Story

Fad or Fab? 4 Unusual New Car Features

May 15, 2013 by

My Ride Pop-up headlights? Hidden gas caps? Record players? These may not come standard on the car you drive, but automakers have been... Read Full Story

Do You Know What to Do After a Car Accident? [INFOGRAPHIC]

May 14, 2013 by

My Ride You’re driving in bumper-to-bumper, stop-and-go traffic during rush hour on a Tuesday evening. Just as you glimpse your long-awaited exit,... Read Full Story

A Few Handy Tips About Car Accessories

May 9, 2013 by

My Ride Adding special features to your car can be appealing for many reasons. Whether you want to install a cool new... Read Full Story

Shoppers Play it Safe When it Comes to Car Colors

May 7, 2013 by

My Ride In the early 1900s, Henry Ford once said, “Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants... Read Full Story

10 Things to Look for When Buying a Used Car

April 9, 2013 by

My Ride With the high price tag of new cars, and the quick depreciation rate of new vehicles, many consumers look for... Read Full Story

5 Steps to Transporting Your Car During a Move

April 4, 2013 by

My Ride You are moving cross-country, and all of your household belongings are loaded up in a moving van. So, how exactly... Read Full Story

From Rome to Detroit: A History of Street Signs

April 2, 2013 by

My Ride Cruising down the highway, the open road is decorated with green interstate signs, orange construction signs and even electronic signs... Read Full Story