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Which car will make for the best spring road trip?

(BPT) - Spring is a great time for a road trip, whether that’s a family getaway during a school break or a solo escape to take in the beauty of nature after a long, cold winter. According to …

Automotive Manufacturer Commended for Investing in Georgia

(BPT) - Georgia lawmakers recognized January 31 as “Kia Day,” commending Kia’s vehicle manufacturing and its impact to the state since making one of the biggest single foreign …

5 tips for driving safely at night

(BPT) - Are you having trouble driving at night? According to the National Safety Council, your depth perception and peripheral vision can be compromised when driving in the dark. Even with high …

Financing a used car in 2023? Here's what you need to know

(BPT) - Shopping for a car is exciting, but inflation and rising interest rates are top of mind for many consumers considering a vehicle purchase.In 2021, pandemic-related supply chain issues, …

23 of 2023's most gas-guzzling cars

Some cars cost more to fuel up. Stacker used data from the Department of Energy's fuel economy database to rank the 23 most gas-guzzling cars of 2023.

Here's what the most popular electric vehicles cost the average driver to own

CoPilot estimated the cost of the most popular electric vehicles from 2021 based on data from its CoPilot Price Pulse tool, Car and Driver, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Cities with the highest rate of motor vehicle fatalities

How deadly are your local roads? Stacker used Department of Transportation data to rank the 50 cities with the highest vehicle crash fatality rates.

How emerging payroll technology accelerates the speed of business — and saves small-business trucking companies money

(BPT) - The future of the trucking industry — especially small-business trucking — is at a crossroads. Just as the industry starts to look beyond the turbulence of the pandemic, fuel …

Electric Cars 101: The Answers to All Your EV Questions

(BPT) - Electric vehicles are gaining popularity, but how do you know if they’re right for you? James Bell from Kia America sets the record straight on some common misconceptions about EVs. …

Winner Announced: North American Utility Vehicle of the Year, 2023 Car and Driver 10Best Trucks and SUVs Award

(BPT) - The Kia EV6 went on sale in early 2022 and is rising in popularity – and it just won its first awards. The EV6 was named North American Utility Vehicle of the Year by a jury of 50 automotive experts – the first win …

Automobile Manufacturer Readies Full Court Press for 2023 All-Star Game

(BPT) - As the Official Automotive Partner of the NBA, Kia America provided basketball fans with a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. …

We Are ALL Hybrids

(BPT) - These days, we often associate the word hybrid with a vehicle that runs on both a gas engine and an electric motor, but did you know we are all hybrids as well? Allow me to explain.The word …

Looking for a new vehicle? Here’s what 2023 models have to offer

-(BPT) - When you’re car shopping, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by all the options. To help you identify the best 2023 models, the ninth annual Best Buy Awards from Kelley Blue Book make …

Take 5 Car Wash Welcomes Spring, Gives Away Tens of Thousands of Free Car Washes

(NewsUSA) - Nothing says annoying like having bird poop on your car, and the arrival of spring means even more unwanted bird activity. Why do birds like to poop on cars? No one knows for sure, but …

Spring Forward with a Ray-Ban Giveaway

(NewsUSA) - Spring is here, and what better way to celebrate than to perk up your car and your look at the same time. Auto Glass Now, the company known for fast, friendly, and convenient auto glass …

States with the most cars per capita

The General compiled a list of states with the most cars per capita using data from the Federal Highway Administration.

The most popular cars people are financing in every state

Experian analyzed its auto loan data for the first three quarters of 2022 to identify the most popular cars being financed in your state.

What to do after car damage from a natural disaster

Westfield compiled a list of helpful tasks to complete after your car is damaged by a natural disaster using information from a variety of sources.

Most dangerous states to drive in

Stacker used the Federal Highway Administration's 2020 Highway Statistics report to rank states by the fatalities per billion miles traveled.

Worried about winter driving? Take time to prep your vehicle and trunk

(BPT) - Face it, winter driving is no fun — and it can be downright dangerous. While you may already be familiar with techniques for careful winter driving, like slowing way down and going easy …

Heroic Journey of 'Binky Dad' Proves Not All Heroes Wear Capes

(BPT) - Kia America is back in the big game with a 60-second spot featuring the new 2023 Telluride X-Pro SUV. Since its introduction in 2019, the wildly popular Kia Telluride has taken the automotive industry by storm, becoming ...

The states with the highest share of young drivers on the road

Using data from the Federal Highway Administration, The General has compiled the 10 U.S. states with the largest shares of young drivers on the road.

How infrastructure will change around electric vehicles

(BPT) - Industry reports predict that by 2030, more than 50% of cars on the road will be electric. That’s good news for air quality and clean energy. But how will America’s transportation …

The truth about car rental insurance: Do you really need it?

Cheapinsurance.com analyzed existing state and federal laws and data from government sources and rental vehicle providers to determine the actual value of purchasing insurance for your next vehicle rental.

Keep Your Car Safer and On the Road Longer

(Family Features) For many families, cars are huge, long-term investments second only to homes. No matter what or where you drive, you can keep your current vehicle looking and performing its best with these tips.

How the gears shift between generations of drivers

(BPT) - From younger drivers blasting music, to older drivers with their hands on “ten” and “two,” it’s no secret that with each new generation comes a shift in values, …

Looking for career opportunities? Consider joining the next generation of elite technicians

(BPT) - There's good news for those entering the job market, people wanting a career change or military veterans searching for a new path forward: Landing a rewarding lifelong career as a truck and …

Five tips for new EV drivers

(BPT) - The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) has begun: That’s according to the latest Hankook Tire Gauge Index, a survey of Americans’ driving habits and attitudes, which found that …

The average American car is older than ever before—here's why that could keep increasing

The General collected data from government and private sources to illustrate why the average American car keeps getting older.

10 states with the highest gas consumption

The United States is moving toward electric vehicles, but some states have resisted the switch. Here are the top 10 gas-guzzling states in the country, as identified by RateGenius.

Cheapinsurance.com compiled a list of how the pandemic affected the cost of auto insurance from a collection of expert and government sources.

10 cars celebrities drive and their average pricing

CoPilot compiled a list of 10 cars driven by celebrities, their estimated current market values, unique features, and how they came to be owned by each famous face.

5 ways to increase your car’s value before selling or trading in

(BPT) - In the market to sell your car? These days, there are multiple ways you can sell or trade your vehicle, so it's hard to know the best approach. Before you’re ready to sell, however, put …

Four More Ways Window Film Improves Your Ride

(NewsUSA) - Professionally installed automotive window film (“auto tint”) may improve your ride in more ways beyond its curb appeal. Here are four more benefits of having window film …

Run a Route with Allen Robinson to Win A Tailgate Prize Pack

(NewsUSA) - When Los Angeles's wide receiver, Allen Robinson, takes the field on Sunday, October 16, he will be running for more than yards and points -- he’ll be helping Maaco celebrate its …

The surprising history of how electric vehicles have played the long game and won

Electric vehicles have been around since car manufacturing began. Robert Davidson built the first practical electric vehicle – a 16-foot truck driven by electro-magnetic motors – in Scotland in 1837. This was decades before the internal combustion engine was invented.