Cars & Other Vehicles

The Life and Death (and Life) of the US Auto Industry [Infographic]

The Life and Death (and Life) of the US Auto Industry [Infographic]

The United States has been a leader in automobile production since the 1890s. It’s been a long and winding road, and challenges from the Asian-Pacific market, coupled with the 2008 recession, hit the United States hard. But with the 2008 bailout, the U.S. auto industry is slowly on its way back to the top.

America’s Addiction to Oil

America’s Addiction to Oil

America is severely addicted to fuel, and we’re not helping with our low gas prices and federal funding for highways instead of public transit. Think your gas prices are high? Residents of Turkey shell out $10 per gallon at the pump. We’re paying little in comparison – falling $2.72 below the international average gas price […]

An Appetite for Success: The Tasty Business of Food Trucks

An Appetite for Success: The Tasty Business of Food Trucks

There are millions of food trucks across the US, and their popularity seems to keep on growing. From tacos to burgers to surprisingly gourmet options, there’s a wide array of options available from the diverse food truck scene. But if it seems as simple as throwing a grill in the back of a truck and […]

How dangerous are motorcycles, really?

How dangerous are motorcycles, really?

Motorcycles are considered extremely dangerous. There isn’t a mom or wife that won’t stomp her foot in the negative upon hearing a male loved one is thinking about buying one. There’s some truth in the concerns. It’s unlikely you’ll encounter a veteran rider that won’t reveal regardless of how careful a rider, at some point, […]

Car Sizes Through The Years

Car Sizes Through The Years

As the design of vehicles has evolved over the years, so has their sizes. Modern cars have inevitably grown longer, taller and wider over the years, thanks to the introduction of new technology and safety requirements. For most cars this growth is significant; for others it’s borderline astounding. We’d be quick to say that today’s […]