How are cars becoming more user-friendly?

Are we approaching an era of self-driving cars? “Fred Flintstone had a car that he had to power with his own feet; by that standard, all of today's cars are pretty easy to use. But cars are becoming even more user-friendly -- so user-friendly, in fact, that they may not even require a user at all. That's because much of the new car technology involves taking over the role of the driver. For instance, no longer does a driver need to mind the blind spots, as certain cars come with detection systems that will alert the operator to obstacles in other lanes. If a driver should start to drowse off and drift into another lane, the steering...

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Is Rustproofing Your Car Worth It?

Is rustproofing your car worth it? In short, yes! Rust is a car’s natural enemy. More than just a discoloration of metal, rust is the corrosive result of a chemical reaction between oxygen and iron. Though rust technically corrodes just the surface of iron or an iron-based alloy (such as steel), fresh iron is exposed during this process of corrosion, which in turn can become “infected” with rust. Given enough time, this cycle will repeat over and over to the point when the rust completely disintegrates the metal. Put simply: Rusted metal is not as structurally strong as rust-free metal. Since most cars are made of metal (especially...

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Tips for Driving In Rain

Check out the following tips for driving in the rain from Smart Motorist. First and foremost: slow down! It takes longer to stop or adjust in wet weather. Stay toward the middle lanes - water tends to pool in the outside lanes. Maintain proper following distance (3 Second Rule). This needs to be increased in wet weather. Drive in the tracks of a car ahead of you. Don't follow large trucks or busses too closely. The spray created by their large tires reduces your vision. Take care when passing them as well; if you must pass, do so quickly and safely. Be more alert when driving in wet or slippery conditions....

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Ford Aims To Create A World-Class In-Car Experience For Consumers

Ford aims to create a world-class in-car experience for consumers. Ford is determined to transform the in-car experience. Consumers are increasingly demanding integrated communications, voice-controlled operations, and more in-car entertainment options — and Ford is happy to deliver on those requests. But to truly develop the most innovative in-car experience possible, Ford isn’t relying on its own skilled engineers in Europe and the United States. The Blue Oval continues to forge partnerships with leaders in the consumer electronics industry to bring new features to consumers faster — and cheaper — than ever before. “By harnessing...

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Ford Debuts 2012 Harley-Davidson F-150

    Recently, Ford debuted the 2012 Harley-Davidson F-150. A full-size pickup that offers a full-size dose of performance, style and power. As is always the case when these two brands get together, the new H-D F-150 offers a bold and aggressive look, in this case highlighted by exterior details like a six-bar billet-style bright chrome grille with “Harley-Davidson” badging, 22-inch machined-aluminum wheels, deployable running boards, and a choice of two premium paint schemes: The traditional Tuxedo Black and, for the first time, White Platinum Tri-Coat. Especially eye-catching will be unique bodyside graphics that feature a...

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Is texting while driving really worse than drunk driving?

Is texting while driving really worse than drunk driving? That’s the question that  Christopher Neiger from “How Stuff Works” asked. Read more to find out his conclusion.  Texting, or short message service(SMS), is a quick form of communication that allows users to send 160 characters or less to and from their cell phones and smartphones. A study by the Pew Research group in 2009 and 2010 reported that out of the number of Americans who have cell phones, 58 percent of adults and 66 percent of teens use them to text [source:Motavalli]. With these high percentages of Americans using text messaging every year, many are bringing...

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