How Far Can You Drive Your Vehicle on Empty?

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Most drivers have, at least once, felt a slight panic when the low fuel warning light comes on their dashboard. It is generally a mystery how much fuel is left or how far you can drive before you completely run out of gasoline, but fortunately someone has investigated this issue.

The website YourMechanic has tracked several cars and published a …

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Hum by Verizon Keeps Teens Connected To Family

humHum by Verizon, a $15 per month, technology designed to make cars smarter and safer, today unveiled an enhanced version of the product. Beginning later this month, families and their loved ones can benefit from new location-based features derived from geofencing technology, keeping them connected wherever the road may take them.

Imagine the new teenage driver taking himself to

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Tips To Help Improve Your Car’s Fuel Economy

fueleconomyThe US Department of Energy has a website www.FuelEconomy.gov that offers some great tips to improve your fuel economy and save money on gasoline.

Drive More Efficiently

• Aggressive driving (speeding and rapid acceleration/braking) can lower your gas mileage by as much as 33% at highway speeds and 5% around town. Driver feedback devices can help you drive more efficiently, …

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LoJack Releases Annual Vehicle Theft Recovery Report

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LoJack Corporation announced today that law enforcement officials recovered more than $121 million in stolen vehicles equipped with the LoJack® Stolen Vehicle Recovery System in 2013. Released May 15, LoJack’s fifth annual Vehicle Theft Recovery Report and infographic reviews auto theft trends over the past year specific to vehicles equipped with the LoJack® Stolen Vehicle Recovery System.

For the fifth …

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Automatic Link Smart Phone Driving Assistant

Automatic_Package_Inside.616ef69a33afThe Automatic Link is a $99 auto accessory that talks to your car’s onboard computer and uses your smartphone’s GPS and data plan to upgrade your car’s capabilities.

The Link plugs into the OBD-II port of your car, connecting your phone to your car’s onboard computer while you drive. All cars since 1996 have an OBD-II port, and most cars …

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