New Uber Security Feature Makes Drivers Take Selfies
Selfies will soon become more than a cry for attention posted to social media. These self-taken pictures are going to be a big part in Uber’s newest security measures as the transportation company unveils its Real-Time ID Check feature for its drivers. The feature uses Microsoft Cognitive Services to keep both drivers and riders safe. […]
[VIDEO] Quaker State Advertises Hi-Tech Dipstick 6S with Selfie Stick
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Everything in our high-tech world is evolving: our phones, our cars, our entertainment, and even our baby toys. It takes a lot to impress people in today’s culture. So, it’s no surprise that old-fashioned companies will go to extra lengths to make its products stand out on the market. For example, Quaker State has announced its […]
Selfie Stick Florida Man Gets Canoe Through Windshield
If you are a human being with a brain, you’re probably aware of the fact that it’s not a great idea to mess around with your phone while driving. You can probably also make the connection that filming yourself with a GoPro camera mounted to a selfie stick while driving is an equally dumb idea. […]
Man Wrecks Car Full of People Trying to Get in a Selfie
Logically, taking selfies has to be, in some way, connected to the continued existence of the human race. Otherwise, there is no excuse for the following. Four people were injured in a crash where an SUV ran off the road and collided with a tree because the driver was trying to get in on a […]
Woman Dies After Posting Selfie While Driving
Is your social media presence worth your life?
If you are a person with a brain, chances are you know that texting while driving is a bad idea. So why, then, do so many drivers continue to do just that? Statistics show that the average time your eyes are off the road while texting is five seconds—long enough to travel the length of […]
Toyota Seat Selfie App Helps Promote Seat Belt Wearing
There’s a reason why seat belts exist. They help reduce serious crash-related injuries and deaths by about half. But many drivers—particularly young ones—are neglecting to wear seat belts. In an attempt to increase seat belt usage, Toyota has developed an app called “Seat Selfie,” which is designed to encourage road safety habits in Asia as […]
Chevrolet Hired BuzzFeed Writers to Take Selfies
Meanwhile, you’re making an honest living, like a chump
In Chevrolet’s attempts to endear the new Trax small crossover to Millennials, the automaker launched a “Hidden Gems” marketing campaign earlier this year, which involved hiring “social media influencers” to highlight the “hidden gems” of urban centers like LA, New York, and Chicago. Well, as it turns out, “Hidden Gems” are actually the best spots […]
Introducing the 2016 Honda HR-V “Selfie” Edition
Automakers are terrified that Millennials are going to stop buying cars and just start Ubering everywhere (although they should really chill out), and it’s made them increasingly desperate to reach the younger generation. GM is probably the most egregious offender, with its hipsterish “Hidden Gems” marketing campaign for the Chevy Trax, which hired “social media influencers” […]
Guy Takes Video Selfie while being Cut from Car by Jaws of Life
“But first, let me take a selfie” isn’t just a line from an obnoxious song you’d totally forgotten about until this very moment—it’s also a call to action. At least, it was for YouTube user Andrew Mac, who powered through multiple broken bones to take a video selfie that shows him being removed from his […]
Man Drives Car into Store, Takes Selfie, Leaves
Many of us love to show off our cars. Some of us love showing them off so much that we take photos of them (and of ourselves with them) and post them to our Instagram accounts. But most people don’t love showing off their cars enough to drive through the front doors of a store, […]
Ford Driver Distraction Study: 1-in-3 Brits Selfie While Driving
Smartphones can be a beautiful thing. They put a world of limitless information and the ability to learn, create, and share all at the tips of your fingers. Despite all of the great things, smartphones are also responsible for one of the worst things to emerge from the 21st century: the selfie. “Everything I do […]
Stealing the Spotlight: Selfie-Taking Corolla Mingles with the Beautiful People
The Toyota Corolla recently received a makeover that put it at the top of the compact sedan totem pole as far as looks go. The handsome features of the car were made even more apparent earlier this month when the Corolla made a cameo at People En Español’s 50 Mas Bellos (50 Most Beautiful) gala. […]
Classic Car Cruise-In Checklist: What to Bring to a Show
Few pastimes are more rewarding for auto enthusiasts than driving through the neighborhood in a classic car and showing it off at a local cruise-in. Festivals, restaurants, dealerships, and community groups across the United States sponsor cruise-ins throughout the year — and you probably have one going on this month in your community! If you’re still […]
Toyota’s Home Robots Are Getting Smarter
TRI released a video of the robot performing various tasks, such as wiping a table clean while carefully removing objects in the way
Best Road Trip Drives: Route 66
If you’re looking for a captivating drive through the heart of America (and to get some kicks while doing it), Route 66 might be right up your alley. This legendary diagonal drive between Santa Monica, California, and Chicago, Illinois, takes in some of the country’s most cliché roadside scenes. From neon signs to middle-of-nowhere truck […]
5 Best Car-Related Roadside Attractions in the US
One of the many reasons that road trips are so appealing is because they give you an opportunity to see some of the greatest roadside attractions in the United States. Alongside your giant baskets and humungous dinosaurs, there are also several car-related attractions worth checking out. Here are five to consider the next time you hit […]
3 Fall Foliage Road Trips in Ontario
Canada is teeming with gorgeous landscapes — which become even more stunning during the fall. Here’s a guide to a few breathtaking road-trip destinations around Ontario. Built in Canada: History of INFINITI Agawa Canyon Although traditionally traversed via railway tour, you can bask in the beauty of Agawa Canyon from the comfort and safety of […]
Canada’s Landmarks Make for an Unforgettable Fall Road Trip
The beauty of Canada’s landscape and natural wonders are world-famous. Not necessarily as famous, but definitely worth noting, are its smattering of giant landmarks. The array of some of the world’s largest statues show off Canada’s sense of humor, whimsy, and make for an unforgettable fall road trip. Check Out: 2020 Jeep Cherokee family-friendly features […]