Want to know a bit more about the rules of the road? If you’re looking for tips on driving in inclement weather or simply curious about proper etiquette at stop signs, you’ll find the info you need right here.
It’s been nearly a decade since the US Environmental Protection Agency adopted more stringent criteria for diesel fuels. The goal was to reduce diesel emissions and diminish the production of black carbon particulate matter. Since 2014, ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel has been required for all diesel uses including on-road vehicles, off-road agricultural, construction and...
Diesel cars have been steadily gaining traction in America. In 2015, there were 7.4 million diesel-powered passenger vehicles on the roads, representing roughly 3% of the 250 million passenger vehicles in the country. On the other side of the Atlantic, the story is quite different. By some estimates, diesel cars account for 55% of passenger vehicles,...
In the wake of the 2015 controversy regarding specific diesel cars and misleading data regarding emissions, many a pundit predicted diesel was well and truly dead. Think again. These prognosticators sound much like their predecessors who were certain PCs would disappear from the computing world once people discovered the advantages of Apple. Today, both technologies...
While less than 5% of US passenger cars are diesel-powered, diesel engines are the workhorses of agriculture, construction, drilling, forestry, industry, mining, transportation and shipping. They power everything from buses and combines to bulldozers, excavators, semi-trailer trucks, ships and trains. Diesel and gas-powered engines are classified as internal combustion engines. In both instances, chemical energy...
Not only do diesel engines last longer and require fewer maintenance trips than their gas-powered counterparts, they’re more fuel efficient as well. Actual performance varies, but in general diesel vehicles are 20% to 40% more efficient fuel efficient than gasoline engines. You can boost mileage and further reduce fuel expenses by doing eight simple things:...
For decades, European auto aficionados, manufacturers and owners have touted the environmental and economic benefits of fuel-efficient diesel cars. This passionate commitment helps explain why up to 50% of the cars sold in Europe feature diesel engines. Diesel cars can be a sound investment. The engines are strong, durable and long lasting, and many log...
The city of Orlando’s towing practices are governed by the laws of Orange County. Towing from private property that you didn’t request is referred to as a trespass tow and has very specific rules and regulations. Read on for the important information you need to know if your car is towed in Orlando. The Scene...
Getting towed is never fun, but keeping a cool head and focusing on the steps you need to take to get your car back is your best (and cheapest) option. The procedure is slightly different depending on whether your car was towed by the Omaha Police Department/Douglas County Sheriff’s Department or from private property by...
In the city of Portland, the police have the legal right to have your car towed if it violates traffic/parking laws or is otherwise a threat to public safety. This is called a municipal tow. Private property owners also have the right to have vehicles towed from their property by the private towing company of...
There are many legal reasons to tow a vehicle in St. Louis, including vehicle abandonment, the driver getting arrested, and the more common illegal parking. When you experience that dreaded moment of coming outside to find that your car isn’t where you left it, you need to follow the right steps to get it back...