Kathmandu Clogged by Cows
Following the Earthquakes in April and May, Kathmandu is in bad shape. The government is scrambling to build shelters and knock down damaged buildings before they topple over on their own. On top of this, Kathmandu has a new, unforeseen, four-stomached problem: Cows. Lots and lots of cows. Hundreds of them, wandering around or snoozing […]
First Pigs, Then Sharks, Now Cows: Truck Carrying 120 Cows Crashes on Highway
A bizarre string of car accidents involving vehicles carrying animals has ripped across the nation this week. First it was the truck full of piglets in Xenia, Ohio. Then it was the truck carrying sharks from Marathon, Florida. And now, a truck carrying 120 head of cattle has overturned in McLoud, Oklahoma. According to reports, […]
Michigan Resident Records Video of a Calf in the Back of a Jeep
Few images are more iconic to pet-owners than that of a dog eagerly jumping into a car. Many drivers love to bring their four-legged friends along for the ride. However, dogs aren’t the only animals that you might see out on the road. Evidently, that list of creatures ranges from the canines to the bovines. Recently, […]
Running Out of Road Salt? Try Skittles!
We’ve covered many unique roadway spills in our time, but this latest one in Wisconsin is a rare bird. This spill on County Highway S near Blackbird Road in Dodge County, Wisconsin, is both hilarious and kind of gross. What could cause both reactions? Red Skittles, of course. Earlier this week, the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office […]
Seat is Murder: Morrissey Lobbies Chevy to Use Vegan Leather in Volt and Bolt EVs
English singer, songwriter, and activist Morrissey is best known for his influential indie rock music, and for his hardcore pro-animal rights stances. The latter sometimes overshadows the former, like when he caused controversy by calling Chinese people a “sub-species” for their treatment of animals, or when he spoiled the otherwise excellent 1985 Smiths album Meat […]
Top 5 Weird Car Laws in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is known for its delicious cheese and easy access to Lakes Michigan and Superior. But the Badger State is also home to numerous weird laws—many involving cheese—that were put into place many years ago. Read on to discover our top 5 weird car laws in the state of Wisconsin. [wptab name=”Trains”] 5. Trains Okay, […]
Top 5 Weird Car Laws in Pennsylvania
As one of the oldest states in the nation, Pennsylvania has a rich history dating back to 1691. As well as housing Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and US Constitution were drafted, the Keystone State is home to a number of bizarre laws regarding roads and vehicles. Below are just five examples. [wptab […]
How to Plan a Road Trip Scavenger Hunt
Labor Day is here again. This September holiday is a great time to take the whole family for a trip. Whether its down to the beach to finish off summer with a bang, or to a relative’s house for a cookout, Labor Day activities are some of the most fun during the entire year! However, […]
Three Little Pigs Houses Appear Where Pig-Carrying Semi Crashed in Xenia
Last week was a weird one for animals on the highway. A semi full of cows crashed and freed the bovine all over the interstate on the very same day that a truck transporting sharks to a New York aquarium did the same exact thing. And just a couple days before, a semi-truck in Xenia, […]
Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage Unit to Compete Against Tesla Powerwall
Tesla Motors recently unveiled the Tesla Powerwall, a rechargeable home battery that can be used for solar energy consumption and storage, backup power, and load-shifting. Not to be outdone, Mercedes-Benz and parent company Daimler have just announced their answer to Tesla’s Powerwall: Mercedes-Benz energy storage. According to a press release from Daimler, the new Mercedes-Benz […]
Portland Driver Gets Camaro Stuck on Steps
You may have heard that cows can walk up stairs, but not down them. It turns out that that’s an urban legend—there’s even video evidence which proves that bovine beasts can capably, if not gracefully, walk down stairs. Camaros, though, are a whole other story… A driver in Portland, Oregon, learned that fact the hard […]
Toyota Says Mirai is “Fueled by Bullsh*t.” Seriously
It’s generally not a good thing if someone suggests that you are full of cow excrement. As part of its “Fueled by Everything” video series, Toyota and filmmaker Morgan Spurlock are more than happy to make the insinuation that the hydrogen fuel cell electric Mirai is “Fueled by Bullsh*t.” More from Toyota: Toyota USA Foundation […]
7 Best Road Trip Games for Adults
Next week, a few friends and I are heading off on a road trip to DC. One of the friends has a sister there who flies helicopters for the government, so we figured we’d abuse the fact that she has an apartment half a mile from the National Mall to plan a pretty cheap vacation because […]
Nissan Discontinues X-Trail and 370Z in India
Last year, Nissan pulled the plug on the X-Trail SUV and 370Z Coupe in India in favor of pushing their locally manufactured models. The Nissan Micra, Sunny, Evalia, and Terrano are all manufactured in Oragadam, Chennai in India, and thus are tailored towards the unique needs of Indian drivers. Car ownership in India presents unique […]
Ram Introduces New 2015 Ram Laramie Limited at Chicago Auto Show
Just minutes ago, Ram Truck unveiled the all-new 2015 Ram Laramie Limited trim at the Chicago Auto Show, for pickup drivers looking for something a little more premium. In fact, Ram goes so far as to call it a “benchmark in truck opulence.” The trim will be available on 1500, 2500, and 3500 models. 2015 […]