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6 Smart Reasons Why You Should Buy a Used Car - https://t.co/vhcA4TI7wa pic.twitter.com/hBm9vVa5Wb

— Daily News Autos (@NYDNAutos) February 25, 2016

Did you know that the most steeply-depreciating vehicles lose almost 40 percent of their retail value after only one year of being purchased new? While other brands, like Toyota, hold on to their worth with more tenacity, there is no escaping the fact that vehicles lose value fastest the moment they are purchased -- because as soon as they are purchased, they become "used."

This fact is what makes shopping for used cars, trucks, and SUVs…

Takata to double US airbag recall https://t.co/QQ6RSR9Ylq

— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) May 5, 2016

You don't ever want to be in a fender-bender, not even a small one. When do end up in that situation, though, you would hope your airbag would inflate and keep you from serious injury like it's supposed to -- not explode shrapnel in your face like you're reenacting Hurt Locker.

Takata's infamous exploding airbags are responsible for 13 deaths -- two in Malaysia within the past month -- and over 100 injuries. If you already figured nobody is ever going to…

An exciting new Toyota autonomous vehicle research centre is set to open in the US: https://t.co/iqVBs5vdwA pic.twitter.com/EOlw7GCup6

— ToyotaGB (@ToyotaGB) April 8, 2016

This past January, Toyota opened for business two new U.S.-based research and development facilities under the umbrella of a new company called the Toyota Research Institute (TRI). Toyota put forth a $1 billion investment for TRI's initial projects, which would involve making safer and more accessible cars using robotics and A.I.

Now, the CEO of TRI, Dr. Gill Pratt, has announced the opening of a third facility

You want what's best for your family, and that means finding a pre-owned car that is safe. You know the difference between a car that performs well on a crash test, and one that does not, can be the difference between walking away from an accident safe and sound, and serious injury or death.

What you don't know is the difference between North America's two leading crash safety rating organizations, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The NHTSA:

• Is a U.S. federal agency
• Rates vehicles on a…

When you imagine a modern car, it's impossible to imagine it without inflatable rubber tires. In fact, making sure the tires are properly inflated and not leaking can become a bit of a headache for some of us.

Yet, until 1888, the tires used for bicycles, carriages, and early "horseless carriages" were either solid rubber, or metal.

These solutions were durable, and never deflated, but they created a harsh ride quality. So harsh, that a child riding a bicycle over cobblestone would regularly experience headaches afterward. Fortunately, one particular child in this situation had Dr. John

In the summertime, driving a black car can be a liability. You park out in the hot sun, and by the time you get back in, you're scorching your hands on the steering wheel.

Then again, in the winter, you worry that a white car might be too cold.

Are you being paranoid? How much difference does your vehicle's color make, anyway?

Autotrader ran a little experiment with some neat results.

Eric Lanford took two identical Toyota vehicles, except that one was painted black and one was white. He placed them in direct sunlight on a 95 degree…

Don't let financial concerns prevent you from your dream of upgrading your vehicle to a pre-owned car, truck or SUV. The automotive finance professionals here at Charlie's Pre-Owned have been helping first-time buyers, experienced drivers, families and new professionals with all their automotive finance and loan needs for years.

Higher fuel economy, savings at the pump, better public health and more in our vehicle report: http://t.co/iMUFcVfnOE pic.twitter.com/mfNKzGK8l9

— U.S. EPA (@EPA) March 26, 2015

There's good news: cars are getting greener. No matter what brand or style of vehicle you're buying, the later the model year, the better the fuel economy.

There's more good news.

Even if you are driving an older model year, or a performance-over-economy vehicle like a pre-owned truck, you can squeeze more gas mileage out of it using these EPA-recommended tips.

1. Don't accelerate or brake…

You know how to prepare your car for winter, but do you know how to restore it after the season is over?

Here's some advice from a professional detailer on getting rid of those pesky white salt streaks from your carpet.

First, vacuum the excess salt and dirt from the stain, then spray a 50% mix of white vinegar and water over the carpet.

Let the vinegar solution sit for a few minutes, and blot it up with a towel -- the stain should lift right off.

Finish up by giving the carpet a second pass with fabric cleaner to…

Did you know that some of the worst driving of the year occurs around the winter holiday season?

There are many reasons for that, and some you may already be guessing.

For one thing, there's the shopping rush. Everyone is rushing to get that perfect present for their loved one, and the sensation of urgency (not to mention the implicit stress of draining your bank account) can lead to many agitated and hurried drivers on the road.

According to a survey, 64 percent of drivers are subjected to aggressive driving incidents six or more times during the holiday months…