James Bond – the name synonymous with fast woman, fast cars and Martinis (shaken, not stirred). From his early days in a Sunbeam Alpine, Bentleys and the gorgeous Aston Martin DB5 – to the awesome Lotus Esprit (Special Limited Edition Submarine Version) and Aston Martin Vanquish, with BMW Z3’s, Z8’s and even a Toyota GT in between, this infographic from MotorTradesInsurance.com highlights the cars of the famous secret agent.
As a proud insurer of the sole tradesman, Autonet thought it would be a great idea to produce an informative yet fun infographic of the well know ‘White Van Man’. With 2.5 million white vans on the roads today, you may be pleasantly surprised by the results in the infographic and might also discover a few things you never knew.
Conscientious boat owners realize the importance of putting their watercraft to bed for winter. Failure to winterize your boat can result in a host of maintenance problems – and ultimately can shorten the life of your boat. One of the best ways to protect your boat during the winter is to invest in a boat cover. When properly fitted, a boat cover can increase the longevity of your craft by up to 30 percent. To help boat owners understand the benefits of using a boat cover, here is an infographic that provides 6 reasons you should use a boat cover.
Getting a ticket will raise your car insurance rate, but by how much? Insurance.com has found that reckless driving triggers the highest hike — an average increase of 22 percent — yet many drivers aren’t even sure what constitutes reckless driving. This infographic presents 14 common traffic violations, along with the average percent increase to car insurance premiums.
Alternative fuel use is evolving, but how does it affect auto costs, safety and the environment? These are things you should know! Whether you’re in the market for a new ride, studying sustainability or economics, work in the auto industry or just want to educate yourself, it’s crucial to understand what the future of energy looks like.
Sutliff & Stout has compiled the most recent traffic statistics to show how motorcycles stack up against automobiles in regards to road safety. Even though motorcyclists are involved in fewer accidents each year than car owners, the rates at which motorcyclists are gravely injured in an accident is surprisingly high. Bike owners are also involved in a higher percentage of accidents involving speeding, alcohol and driving with an invalid license. Find out what risks you may be taking before you purchase that new bike.
I’m a car collector myself. I have one in my fleet: a 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe. Hey, it’s a start. For some of the wealthiest folks in the world, collecting cars isn’t just a hobby: it’s an obsession. These top collectors pour millions into acquiring, maintaining, and showcasing their prized rides.
Do you know what the average price of car insurance is in the U.S? Want to know what determines your car insurance prices, and what factors go into the calculation of those premiums? Car-Insurance.com has put together this helpful infographic to help you better understand what exactly you’re paying for and how your car insurer views you.
Are European Car Delivery Programs worth the effort? European Delivery programs are a compelling offer: a discount car price and a vacation to Europe. But are these programs a good deal? This infographic from FindTheBestCarPrice.com shows a comparison of European Delivery prices compared to prices you can negotiate for pick-up at your local dealership.
It is incredibly easy to take automotive advancement for granted. After all, drivers today are enjoying amazingly luxurious vehicles without any knowledge of “how things used to be”. It’s an understandable dynamic, but for fun, and obviously perspective, it can be beneficial to take a look back on where our cars and trucks truly originated, and, even if for a moment, reflect on how far things have come in the last 100 years of automotive engineering.
