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road trip games Archives
Before smartphones kept passengers occupied during car rides, families had other ways… Road trip entertainment is not just a priority for kids. Adults, too,… Photo: Tony Alter A great way…
Screen-free Games to Entertain Kids on a Road Trip
Tablets, smartphones, and laptops will help your kids whittle away the driving time on a road trip. But, what if you’re trying to reduce screen time? It is possible to…
General Motors Going All-Electric: Two New EVs By 2019, 20 New EVs by 2023
With Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Hackett set to announce the company’s strategy to investors on Tuesday, General Motors seized on the opportunity on Monday to make arguably a bigger…
Next-Generation Dodge Charger Will Have Big Design, Body Weight Changes
The next-generation Dodge Charger is supposed to look similar to this 1999 Dodge Charger concept Photo: Carscoops Twitter Last August in Las Vegas, Fiat Chrysler gave dealers a look at…
limousine Archives
Ever since the opening of Disneyland in 1955, Disney has been no… If you live in the northeast, you’ve probably heard about the tragic… In the midst of over-hyped, big-budget…
Cadillac Announces LYRIQ Reveal Date
Photo: Cadillac The automotive world held its breath earlier this year as we geared up for a full reveal of Cadillac’s first all-electric vehicle, the LYRIQ. However, the planned April…
Dancing & Driving: The Cars of 'La La Land'
Cars are a recurring element of ‘La La Land’ Photo: Lionsgate I had the pleasure of seeing writer/director Damien Chazelle’s spectacle La La Land for the first time yesterday. Amid the…
Fingerprint Technology Could Soon Supplement Traditional Key Fobs
Photo: CNET Fingerprinting technology is common for unlocking smartphones and accessing your bank account at certain institutions. Now, according to cybersecurity experts, automakers might soon require fingerprint technology for vehicles. Per Synaptics…
How to Restore Headlights
Foggy headlights aren’t just an eyesore, they also dim the brightness of your headlamps and minimize visibility while driving in dark conditions. You don’t have to replace your headlights to…
8 Games to Play in the Car on Your Family's Holiday Road Trip
Unless you consider “Are we there yet?” a beloved pastime and essential component of any extended car ride, chances are you want to keep your children occupied so they behave…
Clever Ways to Avoid Losing Your Car Keys
Photo: The News Wheel Murphy’s law dictates that you will misplace your car keys at the time you’re in the biggest hurry. You’ll be scrambling around your house for a…
keyless entry Archives
Some day, you’re going to be in a situation where your car… Today’s cars have so much technology packed into every inch of them… Push-button start, also known as keyless…
British Study: Cars Equipped with Keyless Entry More Susceptible to Theft
As convenient as keyless entry is, the system is evidently not without its drawbacks Photo: MikesCarInfo Keyless entry makes it easier for drivers to enter and start their car. Unfortunately,…
Man Crashes Car, Runs Naked Through Toys-R-Us
We’re always hearing about weird people doing weird things, but today’s story is one of the strangest (and most entertaining) we’ve heard in a while. This story comes to us…
headlamps Archives
Before smartphones kept passengers occupied during car rides, families had other ways… Traditionally, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is slow to make changes… The Buick Avenir Concept grabbed a…
