Car Ownership

News and tips related to being an automobile driver and owner

Some of the best places, times to find fall foliage in U.S.
October 4, 2017

Some of the best places, times to find fall foliage in U.S.

John Coltrane may have sung it best in “Autumn Serenade.” “Through the trees comes autumn with her serenade/melodies the sweetest music ever played.” Those who reside in (or regularly visit) the parts of the country where the changing of leaves…

Why millions of vehicle owners don’t respond to recall notices
May 1, 2017

Why millions of vehicle owners don’t respond to recall notices

Americans have a vehicle-recall problem. And it’s not necessarily the number of recalls – although that has been rising in recent years. A big problem is that millions of vehicle owners don’t get their vehicles repaired for reasons ranging from…

How to overcome fear of driving at night – without technology
April 10, 2017

How to overcome fear of driving at night – without technology

We’ve given fear of night driving a name. Nyctovehophobia. Now the question is, what do you do if you suffer from this condition? Ford wants you to buy a vehicle with the latest in pre-collision assist with pedestrian-detection technology, starting…