Did You Know Infographic on Texting and Driving

Texting and driving have become a very serious issue over the years. The amount of fatalities and injuries continue to rise. This infographic presents some interesting facts we bet you didn't know about texting and driving.

For parents, always talk to your kids about driving safety and how every text can wait to be responded to if they're driving. Share this infographic with your friends and family to help get the message across to them and most importantly, be a good role model and don't text and drive while you're driving either.

How To Save Gas Money In Eight Very Easy Tips

 We all try our best to save on gas each month and we all have certain things we do to get the most out of each tank when we fill up. But, did you know there also other not as well known tips to help maximize each tank for a long period of time. Check out these eight steps below:

Step 1. It's ok, enjoy your air conditioner on the highway. Consumer Reports says that AC's gas-guzzling reputation is undeserved. And, at higher speeds, opening the windows or sunroof can hurt on gas miles by increasing drag.

Step 2. Don't fill up your tank until you're practically on empty; the less fuel you're toting, the lighter your car, and the more you will save on gas.

Step 3. After filling up your car, turn the nozzle upside down before you remove it from your tank. You'll get another half a cup of gas that's stuck in the hose that will save on gas.

Step 4. Tighten your gas cap after filling up so you don't let any precious fuel evaporate. Try to park in the shade. This will also help save on gas by preventing evaporation.

Step 5. Put your car in overdrive for highway driving. It lowers your RPM, or revolutions per minute, which saves you gas money. Check your owner's manual for the recommended speed at which you may use overdrive. If you're due for new tires, get radials; they improve gas miles by two or three percent saving you gas money.

Step 6. Stay in one lane as much as possible; weaving uses up more gas miles.

Step 7. Use cruise control when you're on a flat highway, where it can increase gas miles by 7%. But don't use it on uneven roads, where it's not efficient.

Step 8. Turn off all electronics and climate controls before you cut the engine. With the extras off, your engine won't have to strain so hard to restart, leading to better gas miles.

10 Gifts Every Car Enthusiast Should Get This Christmas

Do you have that special someone in your life that’s a real car enthusiast? There’s no better time than now to find amazing gifts for those important gearheads in our lives. There’s always the option to purchase service giftcards or new tires but Askmen.com has a great article showcasing 10 gifts every gearhead will love.

Check out the 10 and let us know what you think of them in the comments section below! Visit: http://bit.ly/1i7yeMu and our website: http://bit.ly/IoTy14

 

 

Mistakes Drivers Tend To Make In The Snow

 

 

Do you know what to do in order to drive safer in snowy road conditions? You'd be surprised to know so many drivers do the opposite of what they should do when driving in snowy conditions. Here are some of the biggest mistakes drivers on the road make when snowy weather conditions begin.

1. Thinking Your Four-wheel Drive Makes You Invincible
The biggest mistake a driver can make is to think four-wheel drive allows them to race down the road at top speeds. Remember, while it can help you get through difficult conditions it won't give you the traction you need to brake when it matters most.

2. Not Being Prepared
Many drivers find themselves caught off guard during the winter's first snow. In fact, the most dangerous day to be on the roads is the day after the first snowstorm. Drivers haven't prepared their cars for the weather, and they've probably forgotten their snow driving techniques from last year.

 To ready your car for the winter, check that each of your tires has at least a 6/32-inch (4.8-millimeter) deep tread. All-weather tires can handle most driving conditions, but if you live in an area that gets a lot of snow, you should consider purchasing snow tires.

3. Following Too Closely

Many people inexperienced with driving in the snow make a bad habit out of tailing the vehicle in front of them too closely. Like driving too fast, this lessens your reaction time if there's a problem with the vehicle ahead of you and you need to slow down suddenly.
It's recommended that you double your normal distance between cars, giving yourself a minimum braking distance of six seconds. Put another way, for every 10 mph you're traveling, you should give yourself four car lengths of space.

4.  Slamming On The Brakes

When you feel your tires start to slip, it's easy to panic and slam on the brakes. Don't do that as it removes traction from your tires, taking away your ability to control your vehicle.
Once you've lost traction and your wheels are locked up, slamming your brakes won't change the situation. What you should do when you feel yourself begin to skid is ease off the accelerator and let the car slow down on its own. A moving tire means that there is still some traction, which is what you need to steer yourself out of a collision.
 

5. Driving Too Fast

Driving too fast is the biggest snow driving error. Drivers have a bad habit of thinking that once they've reached the highway they're fine to drive at their usual high speed. They couldn't be more wrong. When your car starts to slip and you're heading for a crash, every second counts. Driving too fast reduces the amount of time you have to react and increases the severity of any collision. It also takes four to 10 times longer to brake on icy or snowy pavement than it does on dry asphalt.

Vehicle Spotlight: The Honda FCEV Concept

Are you ready for something different and unique from Honda? Feast your eyes on the Honda FCEV Concept! With an anticipated release sometime in 2015, this fuel-cell electric vehicle will be a huge industry game changer. A range of more than 300 miles will be possible from a 100kW hydrogen fuel cell stack that has a power density of 3kW/L, which is 60-percent higher than it was before while being 33-percent smaller than the stack in the gorgeous FCX Clarity.

To learn more about this innovative and exciting vehicle, visit: http://aol.it/IL1GbX

Honda at Sema!

Honda is always coming up with something new and exciting. The Sema show in Las Vegas is the perfect place to show off. We decided to create a gallery of Honda's displayed at the showing this past week. Don't forget to visit Honda of New Rochelle for the best Honda inventory.

 Check out the new 2014 Honda Racing/HPD Civic Street Performance Concept.

 Check out the new 2014 Honda Racing/HPD Civic Street Performance Concept.

 Check out this 2013 Honda Accord by MAD Industries. Its red matte wrap showcases the Accord’s aggressive design as it catches the eye from every angle.

Who knew that 0 to 60 in 4 seconds would come in handy for lawn maintenance. Check out the Mean Mower Honda UK's latest creation.

Source: Honda

Driving Green.

The hybrid vehicle has many benefits. It's great on gas and helps the environment at the same time.
Visit Honda of New Rochelle for a test drive.