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Horsepower vs. Torque: What’s the Difference? https://t.co/rO47BdGEJl pic.twitter.com/kfYZ6Q8gIC

— Car and Driver (@CARandDRIVER) April 15, 2016

We just read over the article Car and Driver posted on torque and horsepower, and we think we can explain the difference... using ponies.

Imagine you have two little ponies -- one is a stout Shetland pony, and the other is a fine-featured miniature horse.

The sturdy Shetland pony is able to pull heavier carts than the miniature horse. If you needed to pull out a wheel that was stuck in the mud, you'd call on the Shetland…

Would you give up control? Per AAA survey, 75% would be afraid to ride in self-driving car. https://t.co/MkyNwzrYBJ pic.twitter.com/DPar0OE2Qn

— Marshall Doney (@AAACEODoney) March 7, 2016

AAA uncovered the shocking truth about self-driving cars: people are terrified of them. Just over 80 percent of women surveyed, and 67 percent of men said they would be afraid of riding in a self-driving car (and let's face it, the number for men is only lower because they're too proud to admit when they're scared).

This means automakers are going to have a hard sell…

.@Ford & @Colgate among top #WaterAList firms for #water security. Read more on @business https://t.co/DDmeH6UBGW pic.twitter.com/bsIwaaZYUI

— CDP (@CDP) October 23, 2015

Water conservation may not be something you think about much in East Petersburg, PA. Here in the northeast, we get ample rain. Sometimes it feels like too much.

However, the recent severe droughts in California have struck home for many that water security is a thing we must all concern ourselves with.

In fact, many areas across the globe are suffering from a shortage of clean drinking water. This is not only a

When you slide behind the wheel of your car and merely drive to work, well ... you're doing it wrong. At least by American standards, cars are used for much more than driving these days. A well-appointed infotainment system allows passengers to stay connected to the latest news, music, traffic, weather, social media updates and more, so you're always mildly multi-tasking.

Sound more like a smartphone to you than a vehicle? That's because…

It's been an interesting year for the automotive industry, with tons of incredible reveals and debuts happening at motor shows so far, but there's something else coming that nobody could have predicted: German automaker Borgward, out of the industry for over 50 years, is coming back with a big announcement at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show! The show starts next month and Borgward, having gone bankrupt back in 1961, has said they'll…

If you watch television, surf the internet or otherwise do not live under a rock, you've been bombarded with car ads all year long. Maybe you even considered purchasing one of those shiny, new vehicles but conceded you didn't have the funds to invest in something so, well, new. That's where we come in.

With the 2015 model year upon us, 2014 vehicles are making their way onto our used car lot…

When you know you are going to party hard it's important to have a back-up plan. We want everyone to do their best to be safe on New Year's Eve and not get behind the wheel while intoxicated.

Here are five tips to help you avoid drunk driving.

1. Stay in.
2. Call a friend or family member to pick you up.
3. Know your limits.
4. Have a designated driver.
5. Walk to your destination.

At Lancaster…

At LCM Used Car Center, we're lucky enough to have a variety of award-winning car brands and models in our used inventory, including Chevrolet, the top car company of 2014.

The Corvette Stingray and the Chevy Silverado were the most awarded car and truck of the year, respectively, earning the coveted 2014 North American Car and Truck of the Year awards, in addition to many more.

The Chevrolet Malibu was one of Chevy's. . .

Heading to grandma's for Thanksgiving this year? A little snow never scared us in East Petersburg, PA, but that's because we know how to prepare! Last year, AAA estimated that just over 43 million Americans traveled by car on Thanksgiving Day. This year, we want to make sure our customers are prepared for busy travel season ahead. Though we may not have as much snow as our friends in New York, it's…

With all the high-tech features on the market right now, it can be difficult to navigate through the options to find the ones that are best suited for your unique needs. And if you're on a budget, you may assume that all fancy features are out of your price range -- or at least that they aren't worth the extra pennies you're already pinching.

But with the money you save on purchasing a…