The really fast Shinkansen took me from Kyoto to Hiroshima at 300 km/h. wow! Hiro=Width. Shima=Island. Hiroshima = Wide Island. It is not actually an island, but rather a group of islands created by the many rivers that flow down the mountain and through the city. Once I got here, I went straight to the ferry station to cross over […]

I had made up my mind to buy a particular car (make/model) with no bells and whistles. I checked the Edmunds website and they have what is called a “Price Promise” from dealers who agree to sell the car (make/model) you are interested in at the price listed on the “Price Promise”. So, I contacted two new car dealers and […]

Getting from A to B has been a primary concern for societies since the first roads were built. Whether by horse, carriage, train, automobile, or plane, transportation is what allows societies to grow, prosper, and trade. In today’s world, our transportation systems are very complex due to the large number of people trying to get somewhere, often at similar times, […]

How many of us have had a few drinks at the bar, a friend’s house, or a work event and thought I’d only had a few, so I’m okay to drive home? For some, this ends up being an expensive decision and they find themselves charged with operating under the influence (OUI). What you should know about OUI charges is […]

The words “limousine” and “chauffeur” have been used since before the early stages of the 20th century, when horse-drawn carriages and trains required uniformed professional drivers to handle the horses and steam engines. The word “limousine” originated in the Limousine region of France, where shepherds wear an oversized hooded garment to protect themselves from cold weather. Car drivers subsequently used […]

Today’s cars are becoming a requirement for most of us. In years past, there were no online car sales to help you shop for a vehicle. At this point, you have the advantage of technology to help you buy Bridgewater car sales. Yes, now you can go online and buy the car of your choice without the need to measure […]

One of the most important things when it comes to a side-by-side refrigerator is to change the water filter cartridge regularly. After changing the refrigerator water filter, you should reset the filter indicator light on the refrigerator display to monitor when it is time to change the refrigerator filter again. Unfortunately, you have probably already lost your manual. Don’t worry, […]

So every parent considering a new vehicle usually has one important question before all others, and it’s this… How safe is the VW Tiguan for 2017? There are 7 stability enhancement technologies designed to increase the safety rating on the new 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan. – Electronic Brake Pressure Distribution (EBD) which aids proper braking power needed in a hard braking […]

The 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400 is a gorgeous car. Car experts see it as an even more heavily loaded version of the previous V8 Vantage that Aston Martin launched. The car has even more power and is available as a coupe and a roadster. Aston Martins are very popular and appreciated both for their engines and their elegant […]

The world is facing a severe shortage of semiconductors right now, and it shows no signs of abating anytime soon. In addition to the combined efforts of major semiconductor manufacturing facilities and government initiatives, the microchip shortage continues as demand has soared amid the disrupted supply chain. From smart devices to dryers, from cars to electric toothbrushes, from machinery to […]