In fact, the 600-page report, released Thursday, found that hitting those fuel targets of a corporate average of 54.5 miles per gallon could most likely be done without as much difficulty as the industry had feared. For years, the industry has warned that the goals will be all but impossible to meet without widespread adoption of zero-emission technologies like electric cars. While the study focused primarily on midsize vehicles, it concluded that existing technology like 8-speed transmissions, advanced turbochargers and lighter materials were most likely enough, on their own, to allow automakers to meet the 2025 standards. Electric or fuel-cell vehicles might still be bonuses for automakers, but they were unlikely to be necessary to reach the goal.

Buying a used car makes sense for many reasons — the improving reliability of many manufacturers to lower insurance premiums. But finding the best price and location to buy a previously owned vehicle takes research and patience. Consumers seeking to purchase a car should initially determine if they’ve made the right decision to buy a used vehicle instead of new car or truck. The major factor is to determine the proper balance between risks and value of a new car versus the same qualities of a used car.

Wait. Wait. Wait. We seem to be waiting a lot these days. Whether it’s in line at the cashier in a store, at a gas station or to get into the movies, waiting is part of our lives. Waiting in traffic is also part of our lives; an everyday occurrence. As mundane as it seems, there are proper ways to wait to help you avoid injury… or worse. The traditional way many drivers wait to make a left turn is to angle their wheels slightly to the left. They tend to feel this will help them get out of the intersection quicker. Others feel they can see around the driver turning left opposite them better this way. Unfortunately, they’re wrong on both counts. Let me explain.