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Apparently Failing Your Driver’s Test is a Sign of Intelligence
Students who do well on tests and get good grades are generally labeled as “smart” and “intelligent,” but a new study by Privilege DriveXpert , an insurance company in the…
Connecticut Carjacker Steals Mercedes SUV and Police Cruiser During Chase
This guy’s badder than old King Kong. He’s probably mean than a junkyard dog too. Photo: LiveLeak Channel Sereymanta Kong, a 22-year-old Connecticut man, led New Jersey police on not…
Woman Sets Man’s Car on Fire at McDonald's
Woman Sets Man’s Car on Fire at McDonald’s Things got a little rowdy at a Jacksonville, Florida McDonald’s the day before St. Patty’s Day, and I can’t say I’m surprised:…
Add Shopping to List of Dangerous Habits of Drivers in 2019
Distractions behind the wheel come in many forms — there’s adjusting the radio, yelling at the kids in the backseat, eating, messing with the temperature controls, and of course, the…
Uber to Require Its Drivers Go Electric or Hybrid in UK
Uber has, to put it mildly, been having a terrible time lately. However, as the company struggles to improve its image amid repeated scandals, it has announced that it will…
All About Jaywalking
Photo: Vivian Chen When someone says “jaywalking,” you might picture someone crossing a street where there isn’t a designated crosswalk. It turns out that this term has a more nuanced…
Actor Who Played Batman Dies in Car Crash
Robinson was considered a real life Batman for his charitable work with sick children Photo: Kevin Dooley During one of his recent campaign stops in Des Moines, Iowa, presidential hopeful…
Toyota and Subaru Strengthen Partnership
This comes about a month after Toyota announced the purchase of a five percent stake in Suzuki, yet another tie-up that illustrates how car companies are scrambling to improve economic…
Add These 4 Car-Related Gifts to Your Christmas Wish List
If your loved ones are already asking what you want for Christmas or you’re looking to splurge on a gift for yourself or you need ideas for those on your…
A Beginners Guide to Car Tracking (Plus WIN a FREE Car Tracker!)
by Luca Samson, Car Trackers Club Car trackers aren’t a new topic, but they’ve only recently become available to the wider public. And in the last few years, the technology…
Adult Swim Drive-In Theater to Tour America
Adult Swim relies heavily on the kind of people who enjoy watching cartoons alone at 2:00 am because they’re too tired/intoxicated/socially awkward to be out doing things with other humans.…
Toyota Passes 6 Million Global Hybrid Sales in 2013
Toyota announced last week that it has eclipsed 6 million global hybrid sales as of the end of 2013. The automaker states that as of New Year’s Eve, it has…
Tips on How to Hand Wash Your Car
As the weather starts heating up and the effects of salt become more and more apparent, you might be looking to make your car look like brand spanking new. If…
Chrysler Group Named Minority Supplier Company of the Year for 2014
The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) recently named Chrysler Group the minority supplier Company of the Year for 2014. This award signifies Chrysler Group’s continued effort to reach out…
Chevy Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Malibu in Fitting Style
Chevrolet is marking the 50th anniversary of the Malibu and the release of the new-for-2014 model with a retrospective that studies all eight generations and compares the latest Malibu to…
Drive-Thru Funeral Window Convenient for Those in a Hurry
Paradise Funeral Home in Michigan is trying something new with its same-old-same-old ceremonies: a drive-thru viewing. Photo: ABC News Hardly anything in life is more difficult, overwhelming, and tragic than…
You Mean Aliens Didn’t Drive Huge ATVs Across Turkey?
If experts are to be believed (and not, say, brainwashed by the government), then the groove-like markings in the stone of Turkey’s Phrygia Valley were not, as Russian geologist Dr.…
2014 Volkswagen Touareg Overview
2014 Volkswagen Touareg Exterior The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg is the product of a joint venture between Audi and Porsche, so its elegant styling is like nothing before seen with a…
2014 Volkswagen CC Overview
The 2014 Volkswagen offers the styling, elegance and features of a premium luxury sedan without the large price tag. An aggressively-styled front grille is accented by LED running lights to…
New York Moves to Ban Sales of Used Cars with Open Recalls
You will no longer be able to buy deathtraps like the 2010 Cobalt in New York without open recall issues being repaired first In a timely turn of events, the…
Dodge Tests New Lease Program for Charger and Challenger
2014 Charger and Challenger 100th Anniversary Editions It’s no secret that automakers have a hard time selling current vehicle models once the upcoming year’s model is revealed. Cars are huge…
2015 Subaru Impreza Overview
The 2015 Subaru Impreza Subaru has provided its long-running Impreza with a pretty decent amount of mid-cycle styling and tech updates this time around. All 2015 four-door and five-door compact models…
8 Production Cars with the Fastest Braking Distances
This article is sponsored by Auto News Center. Photo: Unsplash When you’re checking out a car, you may be looking at the beautiful frame of the car or the lush…
NHTSA Reveals Technology That Could Stop Drunk Drivers' Cars
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has unveiled a new technology system that could help keep drunk drivers off the streets, which has been in development since 2008. More Cutting-Edge…
Preserving Nature: Toyota Afforestation Project Plants 100,000th Tree
Children celebrate the 100,000th tree planted as part of the Toyota Afforestation Project. As the pioneer of the hybrid, Toyota prides itself in being responsible when it comes to our…
OnStar 4G LTE Ad Campaign Launches This Weekend
Chevrolet launched an OnStar 4G LTE ad campaign over the holiday weekend, playing with the theme of independence. (You know, our forefathers fought to earn our freedom from tyranny, and…
Subaru’s April 2014 Sales Up 22 Percent
The 2014 Forester led the pack for Subaru’s April 2014 sales Subaru sold 40,083 vehicles in North America this past April, marking a 22 percent year-over-year gain and the company’s…
Nissan Entices Women to Seek STEM Careers with DigiGirlz 2014
Though the car industry is still considered a male-driven society, recently more and more women are entering positions of power. In order to encourage the increase of women in the…
Tesla Business Leasing Program Announced
This morning, the Tesla Motor Company announced the launch of the Tesla Business Leasing program, which it claims will be “straightforward and transparent.” I can’t help but wonder if this…
4 Weird Roadside Attractions in Maine
When you think of Maine, you might envision popular tourist hotspots like Acadia, Bar Harbor, and Portland. While these destinations are definitely deserving of attention, there are a plethora of…
4 Christmas Attractions to Drive to in Mississippi
Tim Mossholder There’s nothing quite like Christmastime in Mississippi. Here’s a look at a few road-trip-worthy events to check out during the holiday season. Is Your Vehicle Ready for a…
2014 Cadillac Escalade ESV Overview
If you’re looking to make a statement and drive one of the best SUVs in the industry at the same time, you drive an Escalade. The 2014 Cadillac Escalade ESV…
Polish City Hosts Motorsport Event for Deaf and Blind Drivers
Individuals with sight and hearing impairments got the opportunity to race earlier this month in Poland Photo: AFP News If you thought a hearing or sight impairment would stop someone…
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid History
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid History The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is one of the most distinctive hybrids in its class. The MKZ Hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine combined with…
Chevy Pickup Trucks Power Bowtie Brand’s May Sales Gains
The 2015 Chevy Colorado, which had its best month ever in May Last month was good to Chevrolet, with the bowtie brand enjoying a total of 207,970 units sold in…
2014 Honda Odyssey Recall Due to Side Airbag Issue
2014 Honda Odyssey Recall stems from side airbag issue A 2014 Honda Odyssey recall was recently issued by Honda and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall comes…
GM Foundation Donation to the Karmanos Cancer Institute Totals $400,000
Over the last 17 years, General Motors and the GM Foundation have been committed to the Karmanos Cancer Institute in the fight against cancer and other deadly diseases. The most…
4 Hyundai Vehicles Honored by Automotive Science Group
Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Photo: Hyundai The Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In, Ioniq Hybrid, Kona, and Santa Fe recently won awards in an annual study that rates vehicles on their eco-friendliness and cost…
Mitsubishi August 2014 Sales Led by Outlander Sport
2015 Outlander Sport SE Mitsubishi posted another month of positive growth in the United States with August sales totaling 6,786 units and marking a 28.5 percent year-over-year sales increase. To…
61% Sales Increase for Ram Helps FCA Canada Achieve Its Best Sales Month Ever in May
The “Canucks” are going crazy over trucks Last month, Canadian car sales for Jeep, Chrysler, and Dodge were down by 31%, 25%, and 9%, respectively. Nevertheless, FCA experienced its best…
Will the Next-Gen Chevy Volt Design Copy the Corvette Stingray?
When we first heard this suggestion, our initial though was “hahahahahaha.” After all, the Chevy Volt is about as far removed from the Corvette design-wise (and everything else-wise) as Scrooge…
Toyota CEO Osamu Nagata Receives Industry Leadership Award
Osamu Nagata races his entry for the students during the Toyota sponsored AWIM program at the 186th Street Elementary School in Gardena, California. Every year, the SAE Foundation recognizes leaders…
2014 BMW 2 Series Overview
2014 BMW 2 Series Exterior The 2014 BMW 2 Series is an all-new model from the German automaker, and the compact sports coupe does not disappoint. The iconic kidney-bean front…
FIAT GIF Endless Fun Commercial Is, Um, Confusing
A shot from the FIAT GIF Endless Fun commercial Have you guys seen the new FIAT GIF Endless Fun commercial yet? I just stumbled upon it a couple minutes ago…
4 Ways to Volunteer Using Your Car
Paying attention to and helping great causes is important, but you may not know where to start. Luckily, if you have a car, a driver’s license, and a little bit…
4 Breathtaking Scenic Drives in Tennessee
Photo: Michael Hicks via CC Between the Great Smoky Mountains and the state’s lush forests, nearly every highway in Tennessee boasts spectacular views. But if you’re looking for a little…
Ford Extends Sales Lead in UK Through June
2015 Ford Fiesta Ford just experienced a really good month in the UK this past June. How good? So good that it was Ford’s best June in the United Kingdom…
Mazda Shows Off Miata 25th Anniversary Edition at NYIAS
The Mazda Miata 25th Anniversary Edition was unveiled this morning at the New York International Auto Show. It’s hard not to feel a little bit disappointed by the fact that…
Lexus ES History
Lexus ES History When the Lexus ES was first introduced in 1989, it was one of two vehicles in Lexus’ United States debut lineup. Six generations later, the sedan has…
Buick Announces 2016 Sport Touring Sedans
2016 Buick LaCrosse Sport Touring Buick revealed a new Sport Touring trim for the 2016 Encore last month, making its best-selling crossover even more palatable for a new model year.…
