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Uber has been all over the news the past couple years now and its initially reported driver earnings sparked many car owners to ditch their jobs or work part time for the company. While the ride-sharing service has undergone several changes, including pay cuts, many drivers are still curious about what it’s really like to work for Uber. If you’ve ever considered driving for Uber in the Phoenix area, here are a few need-to-know details shared by some of the company’s drivers.

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Open Saturdays and Sundays now through March 29, 2015, the 27th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival offers a taste of 16th century fun to visitors young and old. Take a step back in history and enter a time when royals ruled, Shakespeare was at his peak and knights jousted for glory.

With a 13-stage theater, excellent Pleasure Feast menu, and all sorts of arts and crafts, there's a little something for everyone to enjoy at AZ Ren Fest. In the village marketplace, you can watch artisans in their workshops sculpting, glass blowing, candle making and creating all types of medieval-era…

A commonly asked question of law enforcement, many drivers wonder if it is illegal to honk a car horn unnecessarily or in cases where it distracts other commuters. We've all heard drivers go a little crazy with their car horns: honking for long periods of time out of impatience, anger, because they're simply clowning around, or even when they're trying to get the attention of someone inside a house or apartment.

According to Arizona law 28-954, "If reasonably necessary to ensure the safe operation of a motor vehicle, the driver shall give an audible warning with the…

Give three cheers for the Ford Transit! Hip, hip, hooray! The all-new Transit has become America's best-selling commercial van, selling more units than any of its competitors in the months of November and December. Now the leader of the commercial segment, the new 2015 Ford Transit beats out the Chevy Express, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, GMC Savana, Nissan NV and other models.

The new-for-2015 van has taken the commercial segment by storm, offering affordable and versatile cargo and passenger vans with modern features and great fuel economy, attributes which made Transit an appealing van choice for the TV show "American Pickers…

The Arizona Fine Art Expo fills a 44,000 square-foot space with artists' studios, which you can stroll in and out of at your leisure, watching sculptors fire clay, jewelers weld necklaces and much more. The expo also features one of the county's largest sculpture gardens, which is set in a beautiful area with waterfalls, a Koi pond and butterfly colony.

For ten weeks, the AZ Fine Art Expo will turn the southwest corner of Jomax and Scottsdale Roads into an interactive art extravaganza. Along with viewing completed artwork and watching masterpieces come to life before your eyes, the…

Americans have never known the joy of Ford's beloved Focus RS, but Ford President and CEO, Mark Fields, very recently disclosed that the company has finally decided to bestow on us the lust-worthy German-built hatchback that's captured the hearts of European drivers.

It's been months now that we've been waiting to hear news about RS. After several spy shots were published by Car and Driver, Motor Authority and other websites, many believed the idea of introducing RS to the states was back on the table. Now, we're elated to find out that Fields has confirmed…

There's only one way to create holiday memories that you and your family will cherish forever: Go out and make them! There's lots going on in the Phoenix area, especially now that temperatures are down, and we've got a list of events for you to check out, where you're sure to make memories that'll last a lifetime! 

All of the following events take place this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, or longer!

CitySkate at CityScape in Phoenix
This weekend, head over to CityScape to glide, twirl and Salchow on the Phoenix area's one-and-only real ice…

When this part isn't working properly, it can lead to a significant 40 percent decrease in fuel economy. And we all know that less mpg means one has to spend more money at the gas station. Plus, when this part is faulty it may cause engine damage and bothersome performance problems. What part is it exactly?

The oxygen sensor.

If your check engine light is on and you notice that your car is having performance issues, like hesitation when you try to accelerate, rough idling or even stalling, a bad O2 sensor may be to blame. Along with this…

Timing belt replacement isn't a repair you want to put off.  Skipping this service can result in costly damage to your valves, or worse, your car's engine. If your mechanic has given you a heads up that your timing belt is in danger of breaking, or if you notice any of the following signs, it's time to get your Ford serviced.

Not sure how often to replace your timing belt in Phoenix? Check your owner's manual to see mileage recommendations; the timeframe usually falls between 60,000 to 100,000 miles depending on the vehicle. However…

The next-generation 2015 Ford F-150 is headed to Phoenix! You may already know about its new light-weight aluminum structure and elevated hauling and trailering abilities, but you may not have heard much about its patented new BoxLink cargo management system, segment-first cargo ramps and new remote tailgate! In this post, we're offering up details about these new features and how they'll help make it easier for you to organize and load cargo.

The truck's new BoxLink cargo management system offers incredible flexibility when it comes to how you arrange items in the bed. The system offers several…