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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What Your Car’s Low Gas Light Really Means

What's leading to the decline of the gas station?

Three things have accelerated the decline in the number of gas stations across the country

15 Things You Shouldn't Be Buying at Gas Stations

Americans spend billions of dollars at gas stations each year—but not on gas. Make the most of your pit stop (and get the biggest bang for your buck!) by avoiding these items when you refuel.

This Is Why My Dad Always Had a Full Tank Of Gas In 1973

How do you treat your suppliers in a supply chain crisis?

How Much Does an Oil Change Cost?

How much does an oil change cost? Read on to learn about factors that may influence oil change cost and frequency.

What Happens When You Add the Wrong Fuel to Your Gas Tank?

Knowing which fuel your vehicle needs and paying close attention to the pump you're about to use can help ensure that you fill your car's tank properly.

How to Clean Up a Fuel Spill at a Gas Station

As dangerous as they may be, spills are impossible to avoid at a gas station. Given the inevitability of spills, most gas stations are prepared with a spill kit. It important to first make sure that there are no objects nearby that are capable of causing a spark that may ignite the gasoline. If there are, immediately ...

Fuel Economy Has Become Great Equalizer

New propulsion systems have improved so dramatically in the areas of power delivery, response and refinement that we find ourselves looking increasingly at observed fuel economy to break ties and seal our picks.

5 (Really) Easy Tricks to Improve Your Car’s Fuel Economy

We all want more miles per gallon. These tips will ensure your car is returning the best fuel economy possible.

Fuel Economy Standards Are Stupid. Let's Find A Better Way

Fuel economy standards are a silly way to address the harm that burning fossil fuels causes. Instead, let's take away the free taxpayer supported advantage oil companies have enjoyed for the past 100 years.

Fuel Economy: How Are We Doing?

Fuel Economy: How Are We Doing? More and more people are opting for electric or hybrid vehicles even if they have to pay a little more. It is a good sign that the mindset is beginning to change. He…

Are In-Dash Fuel Economy Displays Accurate?

Drivers should not rely too heavily on fuel economy systems that display the number of miles a vehicle gets per gallon and range value (how many “miles to empty”), as estimates can vary significantly.

Do You Care About Fuel Economy?

Fuel shortages and higher fuel prices have some people worrying about the fuel economy of their vehicles. Do you care about fuel economy?

8 Things You Can Do To Get Better Fuel Economy

Though fuel prices aren't quite what they were a decade ago, these 8 tips can still help motorists reduce their fuel emissions and costs.