Most of us think of Henry Ford and the Model T when we think of the earliest automobile. But Henry Ford didn’t invent the first car. When was the first car made and who made it? The first car has European roots…Germany is, in fact, where the first car was born. The year was 1886 …
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A Look at Average Gas Prices through the Years
Ok, Boomer! The rallying cry of the younger generations is a cynical side-eye to the opinions of the Baby Boomers. Compared to Millennials and Generation Z, the Boomers may have a very different worldview; of course, the Boomers grew up in a very different time. Young Boomers watched the first man walk on the moon, …
What is the Average Retirement Savings You Really Need?
Saving for the future is important to ensure that you accrue enough money to sustain your later years. How much you save, though, and the average retirement savings may be affected by many factors including your lifestyle, age, job, and even where you live (cost of living!). When you’re planning for the future, here’s what …
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Who is Saving Money During the Pandemic?
An article in The Atlantic talked about the rise of ‘super-savers’ during the pandemic. This group remained employed during shutdowns and, in fact, also experienced a windfall of savings as their daily habits changed while sheltering-in-place and abiding by local mandates. While many felt a blunt hit to their financial bottom line during Covid because …
How Automotive Logos Evolved
The brand is often a key factor behind car purchases. While the style of the car is important, buyers develop a level of loyalty and trust with the brands themselves. Nothing represents a brand more than the logo, which is literally the image of the brand. However, a good logo often doesn’t get set in …
The Future of Auto Trends
Technology drives the future, and AI is slowly taking the wheel and navigating roads as new advances merge into automotive features. Automotive manufacturers are consistently embracing ways to simplify navigation, improve driver safety, and implement many new features powered by technology. Are the machines taking over? The self-driving car isn’t so far out of reach …