Unfortunately, many abandon their aviation childhood dreams due to the high costs and time commitments associated with pursuing a pilot career. A recent study by Boeing found that the average cost of obtaining a private pilot license is $8,000 and that it typically takes around 200 hours of flight time to become certified. These costs …
Reaching for Your Pilot Dreams: The Many Ways to Start Read More
Gas-to-diesel swaps are becoming more common, thanks to the low-maintenance quality of diesel fuel. However, diesel continues to endure negative publicity due to its environmental impact. As such, fleet operators who use gas often enjoy more perks from the government. On the other hand, those who use diesel have to comply with emission reduction guidelines …
Pointers for Switching Your Fleet’s Gas Engine to Diesel Read More
The popular sci-fi movie “Back to the Future” predicted that by 2015, cars would not be driving down the road. They will be flying in the air. It has been years after 2015, and, so far, there are still no flying cars, and there will unlikely be one anytime soon. The next evolution of the …
Whether it is old or new, your vehicle deserves some love and care. You may have several tasks to attend to, but you should not ignore vehicular maintenance. If your entire family uses the vehicle, it needs to be maintained for cleanliness and proper functioning. That’s because children do not seem to mind dropping food …
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In September 2021, car sales fell by over 25 percent while prices skyrocketed. Interestingly, these are happening not because Americans prefer to commute using public transport, work from home, or move near their workplace. The market is there, but there are not enough vehicles to meet the demand. And the reason? Chip shortage. Why Is …
How Will the Chip Shortage Affect Your Automotive Business? Read More
The coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc and generated economic hardship all over the world. No country has been spared the virus’s effects and economic consequences, from Asia to Europe to North America. Similarly, the pandemic has impacted practically every industry, and the globally integrated automotive industry is no exception. Factory closures, supply chain disruptions, and decreased …
How is the Automotive Industry Recovering From COVID-19’s Impact? Read More
Planning trips was easy before the pandemic. Travelers could easily hail a rental vehicle upon their arrival at the airport. Well, those good old days are over. Car rentals weren’t a huge issue in 2020. The low demand has encouraged car rental companies to keep their supplies in moderate amounts. But as pandemic restrictions begin …
Rental Carpocalypse: Why Is There a Car Rental Shortage? Read More
If you’ve heard a lot about millennials lately, that’s for a good reason. This generation has officially overtaken the baby boomer group in many aspects. They are dominating the workforce, and most of all, they now have incredible consumer power. In 2020, the Y generation must have spent almost $1.5 trillion. As they grow older and …
A Car Dealer’s Guide to Selling Their Products to Millennials Read More
For many teens, driving is a symbol of independence. As such, man teens want to learn to drive as soon as possible to satisfy their craving for freedom. They can go anywhere they want without having to ask their parents or older siblings to drive for them. But before they can even step in a …
Driving Simulators: Why They Should Be Included in Drivers’ Ed for Teens Read More
Formula One, also known as F1, has a rich and interesting history filled with the triumphs of passion and technology and the tragedy of lives that were cut short. Sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and owned by Liberty Media, its inauguration season took place in 1950 and is an annual event highly-anticipated by …