The Future In Braking

Could Mazda's future in braking technology save you money at the gas pump? The answer is yes! Exciting news has been released for future Mazda models with the introduction of i-ELOOP. This is an energy recycling program triggered from braking that can save drivers approx. 10% on fuel economy! We'll let Automobile Mag give the details: Unlike other regenerative braking systems, like those used in hybrid cars that use a dedicated electric motor and battery, Mazda’s new system uses a capacitor that can be charged and discharged rapidly and can last many more cycles without deterioration compared to a battery. Mazda’s system works toward the...

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Tips For A Long Trip

Long road trips in your car can be cumbersome... They take not only a toll on your car (As it's doing most of the work) but also you as a driver... So here are a few tips and facts to stay safe! 1) Take a break every two hours! Did you know this? The mind tends to wander, "Highway fever" can start to take over, you easily lose attention span, and that's how accidents can occur. To reduce this risk it's recommended you take an out of car break to stretch your legs and get fresh air once every two hours. It sounds like a waste of time, but it saves time compared to what you'd spend if an accident were to occur! 2) Sleep during the day If...

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When To Refuel

How long do you wait to fill up your gas tank? Do you consistently keep it full, half empty, riding close to the 'E' mark? One blogger writes about what she thinks the advantages and disadvantages are of different fuel levels. Kristy Welsh writes: There has recently been a lot of talk on how you can get better gas mileage by driving when your tank is half full to empty or making sure you fill up when your tank is half full. Which is correct – or does either method hold any water? The fill ‘er up when it’s half full foks proclaim that if you leave the gas tank empty, the gas will be evaporating in the empty space of the tank. Gas tanks...

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The 2013 Kia Optima SX Limited Priced

Kia has come out with its pricing for the new fully loaded optima, starting at $34k. This comes with everything you love about Kia, with an additional suite of tech and creature comforts to keep you happy for years to come. Kia has released the pricing details on the new Kia Optima SX with a Limited Package and if you’re interested get ready to fork out a starting price of $34,500.  Of course, there aren’t many options since the Optima SXL comes totally fully-loaded with all the bells and whistles – but when you do add the $775 destination fee, you’re looking at a total of $35,275.  “With the arrival of the Optima SXL, the...

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