University of Minnesota researchers think they have found a way to make the production of tires and other rubber-based products more environmentally sustainable. “This research could have a major impact on the multi-billion dollar automobile tires industry” – Paul Dauenhauer, U of M Associate Professor and lead researcher Tire companies have been making biomass-derived isoprene…

Some car cleaning and maintenance tips for spring: Carpeting and Upholstery: Focus first on the interior carpeting and upholstery. Using a damp towel, wash down the seats. Get rid of any rock salt debris, mud or dry dirt on the carpeting using a carpet-cleaning machine, if possible. The Console: Wash the consoles carefully. Avoid getting…

Winter can be a very tough time for your car’s exterior.  We’ve assembled some simple tips here to help you to protect your car in the winter driving conditions. Apply polymer wax Adding a polymer wax to your car’s paint creates a shield against road salt and grime, as well as snow, sleet and rain. This…

The holiday season can be a very dangerous time to be on the road for many reasons, the colder driving conditions, increase in vehicular traffic, and the increase in alcohol consumption due to the holiday cheer.  According to a post by BacTrack.com: The U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) reports that 40%…