In most cases, little proves quite as frustrating to the average motorist as the sudden illumination of a check engine light, upon their vehicle’s instrument cluster. One is often left to ponder the issue at hand, clueless as to the … Read more
Today’s vehicles come loaded with a significant amount of sophisticated components, many of which are engineered to reduce a vehicle’s carbon footprint. This, of course, was necessitated by the implementation of new, highly-stringent emissions standards during the 1970s and 80s. … Read more
Most people spend a fair amount of time in their vehicles, as they take vacations, commute to/from work, and run errands. Therefore, it’s only natural for one to wish for this time to be as pleasant as possible. However, few … Read more
During the 1970s, a revolution of sorts took place within the automotive industry. Newly implemented emissions standards of the day placed increasing pressure upon US automakers to reduce their carbon footprint. However, accomplishing this proved quite difficult, and ultimately necessitated … Read more
Over the past several decades, great strides have been made in the area of vehicle smog reduction. The bulk of these improvements came in direct response to various EPA mandates that were passed down during the 1970s and 80s. Automakers … Read more
If you spend enough years behind the wheel, you will inevitably run into more than one situation that will cause you to scratch your head. These situations tend to be most memorable, for their ability to bewilder the average motorist, … Read more
If one were to compare vehicles of yesteryear, to more modern releases that have hit the market over the past decade, they would likely notice a number of discrepancies between the two. Perhaps the most noteworthy of which includes the … Read more
Today’s vehicles are extremely efficient, using a series of sensors and modules to regulate almost every facet of engine operation. This, in turn, increases performance while minimizing noxious emissions output. A vehicle’s onboard diagnostic system also records any performance faults … Read more
The emissions systems found in today’s vehicles tend to be quite complicated in their design. This is due to the fact that this system utilizes a host of individual components, each of which plays a pivotal role in reducing the … Read more
In stark contrast to vehicles of old, today’s cars, trucks, and SUVs meter noxious chemical output through a series of self-monitoring tests. This not only reduces the global fleet’s carbon footprint but ensures the more efficient operation of all vehicles … Read more