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Slideshow: The Types of Windshield Damage

June 12, 2013 by

My Ride When a hailstorm hit Mississippi earlier this year, glass shops started working overtime at the state fairgrounds to help deal... Read Full Story

Deconstructing High Gas Prices

June 11, 2013 by

My Money, My Ride Every driver has been there: You pull up to the pump, swipe your credit card and then recoil from the... Read Full Story

Dynamic Message Signs: Travel Times and AMBER Alerts

May 29, 2013 by

My Ride You’re running late to work — again — and the highway is at a crawl. Will you ever make it?... Read Full Story

Slow Down to Help Save Money

May 28, 2013 by

My Ride With gasoline prices climbing higher as we head into the summer driving season, drivers are looking for ways to save... Read Full Story

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