During its 1918 session in Richmond, the General Assembly approved establishment of the first state highway system, a network of 4,002 miles for which construction and...
Roundabouts are becoming increasingly common on our roads, and most drivers would benefit from knowing more about them. Here’s a brief introduction. Benefits of roundabouts The...
In memory or imagination, covered bridges conjure up sights and sounds of days gone by. In Virginia, they began to dot the countryside nearly two centuries...
The 2019 Bricklin International Eastern Meet was in Front Royal this week. They started to arrive in Front Royal on July 24th, at the Holiday Inn...
By 1908, the need for better roads had reached the point that the legislature made its first appropriation for construction purposes under the new state program—$25,000...
If you’re planning to hit the open road this summer, renting or buying a trailer is a good way to ensure you’ll have enough space for...
Nighttime driving is considered more challenging than daytime driving. This is because darkness reduces your field of vision, attenuates contrasts, alters depth perception and makes movements...
Two governors in this period gave strong support to the mushrooming good roads movement. They were Andrew Jackson Montague, the state’s chief executive from 1902 to...
Even if you take good care of your car, eventually its components will wear out. Thankfully, the check engine light will let you know if there’s...
Summer is the perfect time to jump in your car and hit the open road. But even for the most spontaneous of road trips, it’s essential...
In Springfield, Mass., in September 1893, what generally is accepted as the first American gasoline-powered automobile was given a short road test by its builders, brothers...
When was the last time you had your brakes inspected? Here’s what you need to know about brake maintenance and how to tell if you should...
Are you planning to go on a road trip this summer? If so, it’s important to ensure that your car is in peak condition before you...
While most roads remained dirt and in miserable condition, the turnpikes, relying on income from travelers for their existence, were provided in most instances with gravel,...
Road building in the latter stages of the 18th century and much of the 19th century was marked by the development of many turnpikes or toll...
The need for improving roads to better serve the social and economic life of the colony was among the matters facing members of the House of...
The Virginia settlers, who arrived at Jamestown Island aboard three small ships on May 13, 1607, had little need for a road system. Barely more than...
Tony’s Tires is a locally owned tire installation and repair shop located in Front Royal, Virginia. Services offered include New Tire Sales and Installation, Tire repairs...
This 2004 Toyota Sienna XLE Limited, loaded leather, sunroof, heated seats, news tires, warranty. In-house financing available with approved income and $1500 down payment. Contact Jamie...
This 2010 Toyota RAV4 4×4 Limited model has leather, sunroof, backup camera and our warranty. Superb power and fuel economy from V6 Huge cargo space with...
Are your windshield wipers streaking, squeaking, skipping or splitting? If so, it’s not surprising. Wiper deterioration is a common consequence of winter driving and nothing is...
We can easily foresee a future where roads are abuzz with electric vehicles: after all, new EV models are popping up every year featuring increasingly powerful...
Every day, the technology propelling the development of autonomous cars becomes increasingly fine tuned. Most experts agree that it won’t be long before driverless cars are...
Like many other automakers, Mazda is shifting towards producing greener vehicles. However, being a smaller company, it can’t do it alone and has enlisted the help...
The last time Jeep was selling trucks was in the early nineties, when it had the Comanche. Now the automaker is once again throwing its trucker’s...
Many new cars have a feature known as eco mode that allows drivers to increase their vehicle’s fuel efficiency. Eco mode is engaged by pressing the...
While new projects were fewer in the early 2000s, some major road projects continued. The reconstruction of the Springfield interchange for I-95, I-395 and I-495 in...
Need to repair a dent on your car? Then it’s important to find a good auto body shop. Here are five things you should do before...
Are you looking to purchase a sports utility vehicle (SUV) but are having trouble narrowing your options? To find out which class of SUV best suits...
Truck owners typically use their pickup for one of four things: hunting, hauling, small jobs or transporting family members. Here are the key elements to consider...