No, I am not talking about the ever popular 80’s hair style the mullet. I am talking about front wheel drive vs. rear wheel drive vehicles.

Front wheel drive vehicles are known to be less expensive, more compact, better on gas, and better in snow, mud and wet roads. They also have the advantage of predictable handling which helps you to Play It Safe!A disadvantage to front wheel drive is that it has poor acceleration and less torque, so if you are a thrill seeker you probably want to look into rear wheel drive. Rear wheel drive vehicles have better weight transfer during acceleration and better braking, giving you that nice little “butterflies in the stomach” feeling when taking sharp turns.

Check out the carsdirect.com article that spells out all of the advantages and disadvantages of front wheel and rear wheel drive vehicles. And just in case you take the turns a little too sharp, go to SafeAuto.com and check out their free car insurance quote.

[Source: Carsdirect.com]

Have you ever wondered what kind of tires work best in the snow? Do you wish you could test your skills in a safe environment? Or even see how many donuts you can make in one try? Bridgestone tires now offers a course were you can practice safe driving as well as test out your remarkable driving skills.

Whether you are new to the driving world, or a seasoned professional, this school will help you learn the tricks of surviving the harsh winter roads. The Bridgestone Winter Driving School offers three uniquely designed ice covered courses in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The Bridgestone coaches are well-versed in all types of intense driving conditions.

No one wants to have their car insurance rates go up by having an accident this winter. Take a look at the tips Bridgestone provides in order to help improve your automobile safety. For a free car insurance quote, visit www.safeauto.com. For more information on safe winter driving, check out Bridgestone’s winter driving brochure.

[Sources: Bridgestone/winterdrive.com, modernracer.com, safeauto.com]

As 2009 draws to a close, Jalopnik reviews the 30 most expensive car crashes of 2009.  This is not for the faint of heart, as you will see images of burned, crashed, and torn-apart exotic beauties like a Ferrari F50 and Lamborghini Murcielagos. 

I guess it wouldn’t be a total bad thing if one of these cars belonged to you, since you’d be in a position to drop six or seven digits on transportation, but still.  Anyway, here’s hoping all 30 of the owners are safe and have good car insurance to help them go shopping for a new midlife crisis toy way to get to work.

[Source: Jalopnik]