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National Car Care Month: Car Fact of the Day

Happy National Car Care Month! “With so many vehicles in need of service, National Car Care Month in April serves as an important reminder to take action today so you can depend on your vehicle down the road,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “It’s easy to postpone vehicle maintenance when things get […]

April 28, 2016 More
 

Do As I Say, Not As I’ve Done: Ezra Dyer’s Driving Rules

Ezra Dyer in BigFoot, “which I drove at the dirt track/monster truck course in Charlotte. Highlight of my life.” Ezra Dyer is one of the industry’s top automotive writers – he started his career as something of a legend, as hilariously detailed by Automobile magazine, when, at only 23-years old, he got a foot in the door […]

April 21, 2016 More
 

This Auto Editor’s Two Car-Care Lessons He Learned the Hard Way

Happy National Car Care Month! To celebrate, here are two car-care lessons, courtesy of an automotive pro. Michael Harley has had a great ride – as an automotive editor for outlets ranging from AutoWeb and Autoblog to JD Power, his career is one many would envy. When Mike’s not driving “this week’s sled,” a.k.a. a […]

April 13, 2016 More
 

Ever Tried Oculus Rift VR? Here’s a Virtual Tour of Chrysler’s Factory

In addition to all the new cars at the New York Auto Show, something we loved checking out was the all new Chrysler 200 factory. You got it – a factory within the auto show floor. How did they make it happen? Using Google Maps’ business view, alongside Oculus Rift’s virtual reality. Once known for […]

May 7, 2015 More
 

The Best-Ever Car Scenes in Movies

Everywhere you look, it’s Oscar this and Oscar that, and Team Openbay had to join in… sort of. While we wish we had time to have watched all the nominated flicks, we haven’t even seen half of them. But we’ve got a noble excuse – we’re too busy getting Americas’ cars repaired! Of the Oscar-nominated […]

February 20, 2015 More
 

11 Crazy Car Facts

11 Did-You-Know Car Facts about the US: There are about 250 million cars on the road. Of those cars, 80% are out of warranty. The average age of a car on the road is 11.4-years old. 62% of millenials don’t have sufficient savings to cover an unexpected $500 car repair. The average cost of a […]

February 17, 2015 More
 

Last-Minute, Car-Themed Valentine's Day Gift Guide

If you’ve been out to lunch, and have only just realized tomorrow is Valentine’s Day – yes, February 14th! You might need a quick little something to celebrate the big day with your main squeeze.  As always, we have car-focused ideas in mind. We know your need for speed may not stop at your car, […]

February 13, 2015 More
 

(Breakdown on) The Night Before Christmas

  ‘Twas the night before Christmas And all through the house Was grunting and frustration from Mrs. Clause’s spouse Nervous and worried, Santa would sweat and toil Fixing his sleigh, replacing the oil For while people sing of Rudolph leading his sleigh Reindeer no longer hack it in this modern day Santa, who’s known as […]

December 25, 2014 More
 

Car Lover Gifts: Unique Ideas For Any Car-Enthusiast In Your Life

Car Lover Gifts: Ideas for the Everyone This Holiday Season Looking for holiday gift ideas? Whether you’re shopping for your die-hard car enthusiast or a teen who’s got keys to her first clunker, we’ve gathered our favorite car-focused presents. For Irreverent Springsteen Lovers  Pink Cadillac Menorah $70 We can’t look at this bit of Hanukkah fabulousness […]

December 10, 2014 More
 

Crowdfunding for Car Repair

This morning, we came across a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for a broken-down car. At some point or another, we’ve all been there, right? Even if your bills are paid, an emergency car repair or two can quickly put you in a financial hole. Just remember – when it’s time to fix your ride, […]

September 3, 2014 More