Pinterest is chock-full of fun home decor DIYs, from building your own coffee table to make-it-yourself headboards. But what about your car? It’s practically your second home. Don’t worry, Pinterest has ideas for that too. Here are three fun mini projects to make your next trip in the car that much more convenient. DIY Trash Can…
A report this month gives hope that the 2022 Ford Ranger Raptor will find its way to America Photo: Ford Word on the street is that the 2022 Ford Ranger Raptor is indeed coming to America. Just have a grain or two of salt ready before you get down to the whole rejoicing thing. Actual…
Idris Elba, objectively a very sexy man, seems to think the Mustang Mach-E name is fine, but whatever, dude Photo: Ford Motor Company With the world being in such great sorts these days, folks have to really dig down to find things to be concerned and angry about. When inequality no longer exists and the…
The Ram Trucker Cover: Almost like the real thing but not really Photo: Ram/YouTube As April Fools’ Day goes, brands come out of the woodwork with sometimes clever and sometimes not-so-clever comedy content. Ram, to its credit, dropped a good bit this year with a joke ad for the Ram Trucker Cover. Good enough that…
Mitsubishi is starting the new year with a lot of positive news. Its sales in 2014 were vastly improved from 2013, and the brand has just been named in an annual owner loyalty study. When it comes to sub-compact cars, it turns out that Mitsubishi Mirage owners are the most likely to buy another Mitsubishi,…
Photo: All vehicle images above are attributed to their respective OEMs Are you looking for a new car, truck, or SUV in a unique color? Green exterior paint is a great way to stand apart from the abundance of vehicles on the road in gray, silver, black, or white. A few years ago, I predicted…
Ochiai’s innovative traffic light design promises to make life easier for colorblind drivers Photo: JDP Some people are all about analyzing—and sometimes complaining about—traffic lights: how slow they are, how many there are, whether the traffic light sensor is really working (or if it even exists at all). Other people are trying to improve them….
Earlier this week, GM’s Mary Barra joined the industry in lobbying the… It seems that we have just paved over most everything cool in… Sometimes you are the pigeon, and sometimes you are the statue. One… Yes, Christmas may be over, but the holiday season doesn’t have to…
Photo: Pixabay When considering leather seat trim, you might have encountered the terms “aniline” and “semi-aniline.” Here’s a brief overview of these types of leather to enhance your automotive knowledge. New and Improved: Meet the 2020 Chevy Corvette Aniline leather Aniline leather is the most natural-looking leather that still displays unique surface characteristics of the…
Finding a quality used car can be a cinch, but finding an affordable one in some cities can be a challenge Photo:Thomas Altfather Good via CC We’ve all been raised with the notion that buying used cars, while a gamble, is typically the only option for those of us on a budget. Many financial gurus…
The Pacifica was named the best vehicle for families on the road The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has been receiving a lot of love from the automotive industry recently. Chrysler’s flagship minivan earned the “Best of 2017” award from Cars.com earlier this year. The Pacifica even received the prestigious title of “North American Utility Vehicle of…
When you introduce the first-ever hybrid minivan, it’s definitely reason to celebrate—which is why Fiat Chrysler has decided to put a building wrap on the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, harkening the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan’s arrival. This wrap goes for a classic, yet whimsical look with a storybook-themed illustration…
First, if you would indulge me, some mood music. In the world of plug-in vehicles, the Cadillac ELR cuts a sad and tragic figure. Introduced back in the 2014 model year, the ELR came as the luxury upgrade from the Chevrolet Volt, the carefully-prepared sushi to Chevrolet’s meat and potatoes. Careful Attention: Following these tips…
It’s no secret that America depends on semi trucks to get a lot of goods where they belong fairly quickly. When they get into accidents, however, the roads can become covered with some truly bewildering things, from bees, to milk, to pigs, to cheese (which no one should ever eat). Last week, comic books joined…
Last July, Nissan revealed its “self-cleaning” Nissan LEAF to the world, which uses a special type of paint to repel water and dirt from the surface of the vehicle. This eternally clean LEAF will be making an appearance at the Chicago Auto Show later this week. If you’re trying to test how dirty you can…
Photo: Frédéric Bisson On The News Wheel, we talk a lot about the big investment cars are, so we totally understand wanting to protect your ride from damage. However, there is a line where protecting your car goes from cautious to ludicrous. If you would like an example of where that line is, look to…
Photo: Honda Takuma Sato should probably thank Fernando Alonso. So far, every time the Spaniard starts in the Indianapolis 500, Sato ends up winning the race. But while Alonso’s first outing at the Brickyard was marred by numerous Honda engine failures, the Japanese manufacturer came back in force for this year’s event. Sold Out: Honda…
This one is a big no-no. In the 1940s, America’s fastest food option was the drive-in. Like you see in various nostalgic movies, these restaurants had customers drive up and park, and then brought the food to them on a platter that clipped onto car windows. However, by the late ’40s, this system had been in…
Father’s Day is less than a week away. Perhaps you’re planning on spending some quality time with your dad, or maybe you live far away and will have to settle for a check-in via Skype. Perhaps you’re a new father and plan on celebrating with your brand new baby, or maybe you’re a father of…
Billy McFarland, founder and CEO of Fyre Festival, cruises around NYC in a Ferrari Photo: Magnises Hulu just released its documentary, Fyre Fraud yesterday, detailing the events surrounding a disastrous “music festival” that both horrified and entertained the world in early 2017. Fyre Festival was advertised as a “transformative experience” endorsed by well-known celebrities and…
The name of COPO Camaro is legendary on the dragstrip for its high power and exclusivity. This year, Chevrolet is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the model with a special-edition COPO Camaro and an all-electric concept COPO Camaro. However, behind the glamour, the COPO Camaro has an interesting origin story that involves a little trickery to…
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then a lot of games are trying to flatter Mario Kart Photo: Anuman Interactive The Mario Kart series of racing games is considered to be one of the most iconic and popular video game franchises of all time. The first Mario Kart game, Super Mario Kart, made…
Wondering what to take to a tailgate this season? We’ve got you covered. There is nothing that says autumn like football, and there is nothing that says football like tailgating. If you’re a dedicated sports fan, it’s likely you’ll be heading to the stadium for a game this fall (or maybe already have). If you…
One of LA’s most dangerous streets nearly killed history’s most prolific voice actor Photo: Needpix via CC On the night of Jan. 24, 1961, a 52-year-old man was driving his sports car home through the dark streets of Los Angeles. As he turned down the stretch of Sunset Boulevard known as “Dead Man’s Curve,” the…
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