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Latest Car Technologies You Didn’t Know You Needed

Today's cars are more than just transportation; they're sophisticated machines packed with cutting-edge technology designed to enhance safety, convenience, and driving pleasure. While some tech features, such as Bluetooth connectivity and backup cameras, have become standard, there's a wave of new automotive technologies transforming the driving experience—some you might not even know existed, but will quickly realize you can't live without.
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The History of Cruise Control

If you’ve ever wondered about the history of cruise control, the Folsom Auto Mall is here to educate you.

The very first version of a speed control device was found in a Wilson-Pilcher car back in 1901. This English car company built a single gear vehicle with a speed governor in the middle of the camshaft. A “foot throttle”, or pedal, overrode the governor to increase or decrease speed. Essentially, this speed governor was a very early form of cruise control.
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Tips To Lower Your Car Insurance

Interested in lowering your car insurance? The Folsom Auto Mall has tips on how you can do just that! From shopping around to taking a course, there are several options to consider when looking to lower your premium.
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What is a Dealer Demo & Should You Buy One?

Well, as you may have guessed, “demo” is short for “demonstrator” and that’s just what they typically are. A dealer demo is usually a model at a higher end trim level used for demonstration purposes on the showroom floor or as a test drive vehicle so customers can get a feel for what their vehicle might be like. It’s also occasionally used as a service loaner and, sometimes, as a company car used by management and driven around town.
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The Best Navigation Apps

The days of paper maps folded haphazardly in the glove box are over! Technology has made them obsolete. Now, we get turn-by-turn directions in the palm of our hands, at the touch of a finger. Over the years, navigation devices and applications have grown by leaps and bounds. From a separate GPS device to a built-in touch screen in our vehicles - and, now, on every mobile device - navigation applications and maps have become practically omnipresent. Now the question is: which navigation app is best?
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