Fuel for Thought

Posts involving thoughtful themes and studies, everything from customer behavior studies to interesting human interest stories

Driven by Luck: 9 Common Practices & Superstitions About Cars

Driven by Luck: 9 Common Practices & Superstitions About Cars

There’s much more to driving a car than what you learn in…

Why Are There Rubber Ducks on Jeep Dashboards?

Why Are There Rubber Ducks on Jeep Dashboards?

Have you noticed a Jeep in traffic or in a parking lot…

History of McDonald’s Hot Wheels Happy Meal Toy Cars

History of McDonald’s Hot Wheels Happy Meal Toy Cars

Countless children first became interested in automotive culture and mechanical engineering through…

Premium Fuel Recommended for Most New Cars

Premium Fuel Recommended for Most New Cars

In 2023, about 27% of new light-duty models required the use of premium gas, and another 26% recommended it…

How to Keep Groceries and Food Cold in a Hot Car

How to Keep Groceries and Food Cold in a Hot Car

As temperatures heat up during the summer, it can be harder to…

Ways to Safeguard Your Vehicle From Theft

Ways to Safeguard Your Vehicle From Theft

Fancy, expensive, or rare vehicles aren’t the only types that will draw…

Everything You Need to Know About the Walt Disney World Car Care Center

Everything You Need to Know About the Walt Disney World Car Care Center

While many people decide to fly into the Orlando airport to visit…

Do Black Cars Get Hotter? And Tricks to Cool Your Car Interior

Do Black Cars Get Hotter? And Tricks to Cool Your Car Interior

Yes. But you might be surprised to discover by just how much.…

Why Aren’t Station Wagons Around Anymore? What Replaced Them?

Why Aren’t Station Wagons Around Anymore? What Replaced Them?

I grew up riding in the backseat of a Ford Taurus station…

How Is Autopia Different at Each Disney Park?

How Is Autopia Different at Each Disney Park?

Autopia is a well-loved attraction at various Disney parks across the world.…

Ways to Prepare Your Child to Drive Before They Have a Learner’s Permit

Ways to Prepare Your Child to Drive Before They Have a Learner’s Permit

Learning to drive can be an exciting yet scary occasion for teenagers…

The Absurdity of the Monaco Grand Prix

The Absurdity of the Monaco Grand Prix

The race ... somehow manages to retain its elevated status, like it has cast a spell on the whole of the F1 community…

What Does My Car’s Eco Mode Actually Do? When Should I Use It?

What Does My Car’s Eco Mode Actually Do? When Should I Use It?

Chances are that if your car has an Eco button, you activate…

How to Save on Gas in Any Car

How to Save on Gas in Any Car

The most effective way to save fuel is to limit the amount of time you spend driving in the first place…

Why Are Used Cars So Expensive?

Why Are Used Cars So Expensive?

Good luck following your dad’s advice to always buy low-mileage, good-condition used…

The Best Advice for Becoming a One-Vehicle Family

The Best Advice for Becoming a One-Vehicle Family

Are you considering selling your extra vehicles and downsizing to becoming a…

Who Owns Which Car Brands?

Who Owns Which Car Brands?

Automakers often sell their premium cars under a different brand, even if they’re made in the same factories and share a tremendous number of parts…

How Max Verstappen Had the F1 Season That Will Never Be Beaten

How Max Verstappen Had the F1 Season That Will Never Be Beaten

Largely, there’s been one thing to blame for the Max Verstappen domination: Max Verstappen.…

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