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Do Kids Who Can't Carpool Face Higher COVID-19 Risk?
Photo: Pexels As schools open up for a new year, students are all making their way to the classroom in different ways because of COVID-19. Could this cause virus cases…
[Video] Awful Human Being Nearly Hits Three Children in Washington
Warning: the video below depicts a narrowly-avoided tragedy. While no one was hurt during the incident, it is nonetheless uncomfortable to watch, so we advise you to proceed with caution.…
Top 4 Weird Texas Driving Laws
Photo: Falkenpost From roadside attractions like the Cadillac Ranch to the state’s countless scenic vistas, a drive through the Lone Star State is an unforgettable experience. But on your next…
Winter Driving Tips
Subaru makes its 11th stop on the 2017 WinterFest Tour at Copper Mountain, CO As the winter season approaches, drivers will experience snow and ice related issues on the road…
Most 2021 Chevy Corvette Buyers Select Magnetic Ride Control
The 2021 Corvette models Photo: Chevrolet Just over 50 percent of buyers purchased the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette with Magnetic Ride Control. Buyers could choose to upgrade from a standard suspension…
Self-Driving Cars Could Spell Trouble for Organ Donation
Autonomous cars are becoming a priority around the world, because removing human error from driving will make roadways safer and cut down on fatalities in accidents. However, it has recently…
Who Are the Dogs in the Subaru Dog Commercials?
Who are the dogs in the Subaru dog commercials? Hands down, the most adorable commercials currently airing are the ones featuring a family of dogs driving Subarus. The commercials, which…
LeBron James Stars in New Kia K900 Commercial in Cleveland
Sad LeBron is sad For quite some time now, LeBron James has been a spokesman for Kia, appearing in multiple commercials throughout the years. The basketball superstar even went as…
Basketball Fans Tested Their Skills at the Kia NBA All-Star Arcade
2021 Kia Seltos Photo: Kia After the death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, the NBA and basketball fans worldwide felt an immeasurable amount of heartache. But nothing lifts…
Yep, the Ford Bronco Everglades Will Have a Snorkel: Report
Could the Bronco go snorkeling next year with an Everglades variant? Maybe! Photo: Ford As you might recall, prior to Ford revealing that there will indeed be a Bronco Raptor,…
4 Drive-Thru Holiday Light Displays in Minnesota
Minnesota’s climate makes it a likely candidate for a white Christmas. Even if snow doesn’t fall, however, you can still have a fun holiday with your family. Visit these four…
3 Tips for Safely Sharing the Road With a School Bus
Photo: S. Hermann & F. Richter via Pixabay Sharing the road with a school bus can be stressful, especially if you’re unsure about what safety protocols to follow. The next…
Tips on How to Change a Flat Tire
Do you know how to change a flat tire? Having a tire burst while you’re driving is a scary situation to consider. But what if you don’t have cell service…
Chevrolet Trailblazer is Coming Back to Life for 2020
Photo: Chevrolet We hinted at it months back, but now GM has confirmed this week at the Auto Shanghai 2019 event the return of the Chevy Trailblazer for the 2020…
A Brief History of Tires: Solid Rubber to Steel Bands
The history of tires is more interesting than you might think Tires have come a long way and they weren’t even credited to the correct inventor due to a lack…
Sweden Opens World's First Electrified Road
Photo: Sami Hussein Sweden has set the ambitious goal of having a 100% fossil fuel free fleet of autos by 2030. To this end, the Swedish Transport Administration has initiated…
SUVs Reach Record Highs, But Overall Sales Decline for Ford Canada in June
Ford Motor Company Canada posted a 4.8 percent year-over-year decline in sales last month, but it achieved its highest June total for SUV sales in company history. On the whole,…
SUVs Drive Second Quarter Sales Increase for GMC
Sales of the GMC Acadia were up more than 41 percent in the second quarter Photo: GMC General Motors’ second-quarter sales numbers were full of good news for GMC. The…
Survey Reveals Popular Driving Superstitions
After surveying over 1,000 drivers, NetQuote discovered superstitious habits dictate the driving behavior of both male and female drivers. Whether it’s a specific action or lucky charm, driving superstitions are…
Survey: Parents Tend to Be More Distracted Than Other Adult Drivers
Ford, known for its love of commissioning and conducting studies and surveys among other things, recently conducted a survey of drivers in Asia Pacific to learn more about the perils…
Survey: Actually, Your Adult Kids Are Doing All Kinds of Dumb Stuff When They Drive Your Car
Ford—lover of all things polls, statistics, and studies—recently commissioned a survey of more than 5,000 drivers between the ages of 17 and 24 from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the…
‘Super SUV’ Chevy Traverse Revealed in South Korea
2020 Chevrolet Traverse The 2020 Chevy Traverse has made its debut in the South Korean market as a “Super SUV.” This special designation reflects the unparalleled interior dimension of the…
Sunday's Spring Forward to Daylight Saving Time Brings Risks Behind Wheel
Photo: AAA It’ll be annoying to lose an hour of sleep when the nation’s clocks move forward an hour for the start of daylight saving time this Sunday. But according…
Suggestion: Electric Vehicle Charging Doors Could Be Better If They Changed One Thing
So, anyone who knows my writing (hi, mom!) knows that I just love electric cars – in fact, I even wrote a while back about my first time getting to…
4 Drive-Thru Holiday Light Displays in Indiana
Photo: Bill Rogers via CC Staying home for the holidays can be fun. But if you find yourself stir-crazy from staring at your home’s decorations or binging on Christmas movies…
Subaru’s Pet Crate Testing Results Announced
Subaru and the Center for Pet Safety have announced the results of the 2015 Crate and Carrier Crashworthiness Study Last month, we announced that Subaru was continuing research with the…
Subaru Sells One Million Vehicles with EyeSight Tech
Driver assistance technology is now so ubiquitous that even a relatively low-volume automaker like Subaru is now celebrating the sale of its one-millionth vehicle equipped with its patented EyeSight suite…
Subaru Donates Nearly 600,000 Meals to Feeding America
Last year was another record breaker for Subaru in the United States. In fact, 2015 marked the seventh consecutive year of sales wins. To mark the occasion, Subaru has vowed…
Subaru Continues Pet Safety Product Research by Funding Center for Pet Safety
After successful harness research in 2013 with the Center for Pet Safety, Subaru is funding another round of testing for pet crates and vehicle crashes In 2013, Subaru worked with…
Nissan NV Makes US News’ Best 10-Passenger Vehicles List
2021 Nissan NV Passenger Van Photo: Nissan If you need to carry more than nine people, you need a reliable, well-equipped passenger van. Passenger vans offer plenty of seats for…
Style, Value, and Features Earn 2019 Kia Forte Southwest Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year Title
2019 Kia Forte Photo: Kia The 2019 Kia Forte’s combination of eye-catching style, impressive value, and Kia Stinger-inspired performance has earned the compact sedan a notable distinction — the first-ever…
Study: Truck Drivers in Short Supply as Demand Keeps Increasing
Semi truck driving is a sadly unappreciated job. While it may not have the glamorous reputation as other professions and keeps its employees on the road for days and weeks…
Study Shows Saturday is the Most Dangerous Day to Be on the Road
Photo: Sporti Thanks to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), we have a lot of information about people’s driving habits. This includes the number of cars on the road,…
Study Finds Cellphones and Driving in Dangerous Committed Relationship
Driving habits of humans have changed over time. It wasn’t that long ago that seatbelts weren’t an automatic accessory for a lot of drivers, and now, most (hopefully all) drivers…
Questionable Study Claims Sunbathing Causes More Deaths than Car Accidents
Are automobiles really as dangerous as many people think they are–or is the sun a far more sinister threat than any man-made vehicle? According to a new study, sunbathing apparently…
Study: Big Oil to Lose Auto Market Dominance in Less Than 25 Years
Image: Paul Lowry We have heard reports from various sources intoning the impending end of the dominance of oil thanks to electric and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. For a while, I…
Steve Pearce Wins World Series MVP — and a New Chevy Silverado
Boston Red Sox first baseman Steve Pearce poses with his 2018 World Series MVP trophy and his new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss Photo: MLB Photos for Chevrolet…
Stellantis Builds First Black Supplier Development Program
Photo: FCA Stellantis and the National Business League are partnering together to create the first Black supplier development program in the U.S. This program will prepare Black suppliers for different…
Star Wars Fans Greeted by Drunk Driving PSAs
This time of year is especially dangerous on our nation’s roadways, as it combines holiday celebrations with potentially dangerous weather conditions. Instead of waiting for Christmas next week to start the fight…
Spray Liners vs. Roll-On Bedliner Paint
Nowadays, one of the most common questions on automotive forums has to do with whether it’s better to use spray liners or roll on bedliner paint on your truck. While…
5 Spooky Podcasts to Spice up Your Fall Drives
Halloween is right around the corner. Get in the mood for the holiday when you listen to these goosebump-inducing podcasts on your fall commutes and road trips. Tire TLC: Get…
Ford’s Spin Scooter Service Launches in Canada
Spin, the Ford-owned scooter company, officially launches in Canada Photo: Ford Spin, the Ford Motor Company-owned mobility business, made its entry into the Canadian market in April. Four hundred and…
Special Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition Arrives in Early 2014
The Porsche Cayenne Luxury vehicles deliver features, styling, and performance that is not attainable to everyone. Their prestige sets certain drivers apart from the rest of us, but how can…
Special-edition Models Mark 80th Anniversary of Jeep Brand
2021 Jeep Cherokee 80th Anniversary Edition Photo: FCA It’s been 80 years since the Jeep brand set the standard for 4×4 capability, and the brand is marking the occasion with…
“Sparks Fly” as the Taylor Swift IndyCar Wipes Out in Detroit [VIDEO]
T. Swift is not impressed Today was decidedly not a fairytale for IndyCar racer Tony Kanaan, who crashed his No. 10 Taylor Swift racecar at the Belle Isle Grand Prix…
South Carolina Street Makes Most Beautiful Streets List
Photo: Famartin South Carolina is a vacationer’s dream thanks to its natural beauty, lush beaches, laidback attitude, eclectic cities, hot summers, and mild winters. If a fall road trip is…
Sounds Like 6,000 Ford GT Applicants Will Be Super Salty This Year
Frozen White was revealed to be the most commonly chosen color in the Ford GT configurator In April, Ford began accepting applications for its 2017 GT supercar. A multi-step process…
‘Songland’ Songwriter to Have Song in Jeep Commercial
Jeep, “Songland,” and Old Dominion team up Photo: FCA Jeep has incorporated music from a variety of talented artists in its campaigns, including X Ambassadors, Halsey, OneRepublic, and Jeremy Renner.…
Someone Stole the Wheels From a 2020 C8 Corvette
It looks like this one, but black and with no wheels Photo: Chevrolet As we’ve talked about on The News Wheel — multiple times — the new mid-engine Corvette is…
Smile At the Nice Driver With CarMoji Decals
Road rage is a common occurrence these days, so when a faceless driver car is kind enough to let you merge into their lane, you want to thank them. If…
