Wait! Before you sign that dotted line, let's talk about down payments. For years, you've probably heard about the magical 20% as the optimal amount of cash to put down on your new car. However, for most…
The Challenging Ethics of Driverless Cars
Driverless cars used to be the ambitious dreams of science fiction. Now, it's a reality. And while there have been great advances in the technology, some say we've still got a long way to go before…
What Credit Score Do You Need to Get a Good Deal When Buying a Car?
The right credit score needed to get a good deal on your next car purchase isn’t a mythical number. In fact, you can almost always find a deal regardless of your FICO score. That said, there…
Five Questions to Ask your Credit Specialist
Unless you're buying a car in cash, you'll probably work with a credit specialist to finance your new vehicle. This can be an intimidating and daunting experience for many. But it shouldn't be. Buying a car…
5 factors that affect your FICO credit score
Sixty years ago, a mathematician named Earl Isaac and an engineer named Bill Fair created a credit scoring system. They called it Fair, Isaac and Company. Later it was renamed Fair Isaac Corporation and in 2009,…
Virtual Reality and the Future of Car Design
Recently, we revisited an article from last year on how Ford uses virtual reality to design better cars. And with this year’s rise of consumer-based virtual reality devices, we’re excited about the future of automobile innovation. Here’s an…
Distracted Driving — What It Is and What It Risks
One of the biggest challenges with travel safety today is the rise of “distracted driving” on the road. Distract driving is any activity that could cause a driver to redirect their attention from driving. This includes…
The Best Cars for Long Commutes
The average commute time in the U.S. is about 25.5 minutes. About 8 percent of commuters have a commute of an hour or longer. And one in four of these commuters travels outside of their county…
Can buying a car improve your credit?
While it’s not recommended to buy a car or home JUST to improve your credit, these types of installment loans can help you build your credit. As we’ve discussed credit score before, the types of credit (revolving…
Respect the Rain: Safe Driving for Wet Conditions
Rainy conditions are some of the most dangerous and “April showers” means drivers will spend a lot of time behind the wheel when conditions are wet. Unlike snow or wintery conditions where drivers stay home or…