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Archive for May, 2017
Feeling the heat? Grab in ice cream treat in Austin
Thursday, May 25th, 2017
Summer is almost upon us, and all the blistering heat that that entails. While some families may want to head to a water park or an air conditioned mall to beat the heat, there is another time honored tradition: ice cream! Whether you want your delicious cold confection traditional, dairy-free, or produced with SCIENCE, this blog has a list of some of the best ice cream shops in Austin TX. Keep reading to find your match. (more…)
What is the difference between gasoline and diesel engines?
Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017
Gasoline engines are some of the most common on the road in the United States, but diesel engines are beginning to be in the news more and more. Granted, a lot of the time that is because diesel engines from specific companies have been blasted for their lack of compliance with U.S. emissions regulations. By what is the difference between gasoline and diesel engines? Learn a few gas vs diesel advantages, and why emissions matter, below. (more…)
How does depreciation change the value of a car?
Thursday, May 11th, 2017
We’ve all heard of the term depreciation. It applies to property, assets, and of course cars, but how does depreciation change the value of a car? Does it work differently than with a house? Is a car a sound financial investment? We will answer all these questions and more right here. (more…)
How do you figure out what are the best used vehicles?
Monday, May 8th, 2017
Opinions on what is the best used car vary wildly. Is it long-term dependability of a brand that make a used car a good bet, or is it the general aesthetics (like what kind of grille it has) that really seal the deal? Every car shopper will have his or her own opinion, but sometimes the experts also weight in. In a recent inaugural “Best Used Cars Awards”, the CarGurus website named the top vehicles in seven categories. Keep reading to see which vehicles earned the top spots. (more…)
Enjoy Memorial Day Weekend With These Unique Ideas in Austin
Thursday, May 4th, 2017
Looking for something fun to do at the end of May? While we should all take the time to honor the men and women who have served our nations military on Memorial Day itself, there are also tons of other Memorial Day Weekend events 2017 around Austin TX that can be fun for couples, singles, or the whole family. Checkout our top picks below. (more…)
What’s the difference between rear-wheel drive and front-wheel drive?
Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017
While there are clear advantages to all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive (especially if you enjoy off-roading adventures or live with challenging weather conditions), but it’s harder to figure out what’s the difference between rear-wheel drive and front-wheel drive. Is rear-wheel or front-wheel drive better? Why is front-wheel drive more common? Keep reading to find out! (more…)