Motor Oil straight talk about car care myths from Royal Purple Motor Oil. Find out about car care truth…what you need to know to maintain your vehicle.

(NAPSI)-When it comes to caring for your car, knowing the difference between myths and facts may help you save money and keep your car running longer. Here are some examples:

Myth: Using a higher-octane fuel means better performance.

Fact: Usually, only vehicles with high-performance engines require a higher-octane fuel. Using fuel with an octane rating higher than that of the manufacturer’s recommendation will not increase your car’s performance, lower exhaust emissions or increase your engine/fuel system life. Continue reading Motor Oil Straight Talk About Car Care Myths

The Honda P-Nut, a Honda concept vehicle. P-Nut is short for Personal-Neo Urban Transport and you can find out all about this ultra compact concept vehicle.

You gotta hand it to the Japanese. They may have some weird and wacky ideas when it comes to cars, but at least they have the conviction to follow through and create something. Japanese car manufacturer Honda continues this trend with their new concept car, the P-NUT. The car’s name is an acronym for Personal-Neo Urban Transport. Clever, no?Honda designed the car, something they call an ultra compact, to show that small cars could still provide the comfort you get with a mid-size vehicle. The car has a small footprint, measuring 3.4 m long, 1.75 m wide and 1.4 meters tall (11.2 x 5.7 x 4.6 feet), making ideal, according to Honda’s marketing people, for those living in densely populated urban areas. Continue reading The Honda P-Nut Concept Vehicle

Cold weather driving tips to keep your vehicle and it’s passengers safe this winter from AARP.

(NAPSI)-Brushing up on a few cold-weather driving tips could help keep motorists safe behind the wheel. That may be particularly true for many older drivers, a number of whom sometimes have difficulty dealing with snow, rain, ice and fog.

Staying Safe

Experts advise motorists to avoid driving in bad weather whenever possible. If you must drive, check local information for weather, construction or accidents that might affect your trip–before you head out. Also, have phone numbers handy for getting information about road conditions. Departments of transportation can be excellent resources. Additionally, many states offer a free 511 traveler-information service. Continue reading Cold-Weather Driving Tips