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Pennsylvania Passes New Law to Increase Pet Safety in Cars
Winter brings chilly temperatures to many states in the U.S., and Pennsylvania is definitely one of them. Now, pets living in the Keystone State will benefit from a recently-passed law. Formerly…
Why Do Bridges and Overpasses Freeze Before Roads?
BRIDGE FREEZES BEFORE ROAD. BRIDGE MAY BE ICY. WATCH FOR ICE ON BRIDGE. You’ve probably seen these signs before. And you might even be familiar with what happens when you…
4 Breathtaking Scenic Drives in Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA Photo: Pixabay The Keystone State provides a rewarding backdrop for joy rides. Here are four routes worth taking the next time you’re craving a scenic drive in Pennsylvania.…
3 Cool Covered Bridges to Explore in Pennsylvania
If you have a passion for historic architecture, you might also have a thing for covered bridges. This type of structure was covered to protect the wood from rotting due…
4 Weird Roadside Attractions in Pennsylvania
Photo: Paul Hamilton The Keystone State is a great choice for a spring or summer road trip with your family. While acclaimed locations like Gettysburg National Military Park and Philadelphia Museum…
'Ultraman Ginga S' to Feature Nissan LEAF, e-NV200
This is my internal monologue pretty much all the time. Let’s just get one thing out of the way right here and now: Ultraman is a beautiful and wonderful thing…
Harrods Delivery Fleet Goes Electric Thanks to Nissan
Harrods department store in London has adopted the fully-electric Nissan e-NV200 for its delivery fleet Photo: Nissan Nissan and the celebrated Harrods department store have joined forces to bring electric…
e-NV200 VIP Concept: Fancy Van or Fanciest Van?
e-NV200 VIP Concept It’s hard work making a van seem like anything more than…well, you know, a van…but Nissan seems up to that unenviable task. With the its e-NV200 VIP…
UK Engineers Design New Whiplash-Reducing Car Seat
Pictured: definitely not whiplash reduction When you are involved in a car accident, it isn’t always the other car hitting you that causes injury—the force transferred through the car by…
You Can Buy a LEAF in Rotterdam for Less Than $10K USD
You can buy a brand-new LEAF in Rotterdam for less than $10,000 USD Are you among those who would like to make the switch to an electric vehicle but just…
Toyota Commits to Post-Brexit Britain
In the days leading up to Brexit and in its aftermath, a lot of doubt was expressed about auto manufacturers’ ability to continue operating in Britain. Toyota, however, has just…
BMW Ready For Anything With New Emergency Vehicles
Luxury vehicles have slowly started inching into police fleets around the world, most notably in the Middle East. Usually these vehicles are seen as a novelty, but it seems as…
Nissan Builds an Office on Wheels
When it’s a beautiful day outside, it can be hard to sit inside a carefully climate controlled office and get work done. Or, perhaps your job requires you to be…
Reminder: Dyson is Still Developing an Electric Car
Yes, this Dyson Photo: JY Zhang The world is full of wonders. These days, entertainment streams wirelessly into a hundred different devices, CEOs are free to aimlessly and publicly swap…
Angry Chinese Man Steals Forklift, Forklifts Police
Have you ever gotten so mad that the police demolished your illegal sidewalk-house that you just went and stole a forklift so you could flip some cop cars? No? Just…
Nissan Announces It Has Been Testing Autonomous Cars in Europe
Nissan is seriously committed to autonomous driving technology. The automaker has been conducting tests of its systems in its home country of Japan, as well as in the United States,…
First Chevy Tahoe PPVs Go to County of Ventura
First Chevy Tahoe PPVs Go to County of Ventura ©GM The very first Chevy Tahoe PPVs have been delivered to the county sheriff’s department in Ventura County in California. The…
Building Remains Found Under Parking Lot May Relate to Knights Templar
It seems that we have just paved over most everything cool in our collective history so people will have a place to leave their Prii. Pictured: Probably the Colossus of…
You Still Can’t Read Nissan’s Brexit Letter
Oh 2016, you were a pretty bad year. We’ll see how 2017 ends up measuring against you, but considering that you took David Bowie, Carrie Fisher, and Harper Lee, you’re pretty…
Abarth 124 Rally to Make Appearance at Autosport International 2017
The Abarth 124 Rally features more power than the Abarth 124 Spider sold stateside When it comes to the world of automobiles, much of the spotlight right now is focused…
This Automotive Resort Will be a Gearhead’s Paradise
Photo: Bicester Heritage British petrolheads are in for a treat. Bicester Heritage has revealed its plans to develop a 444-acre automotive resort boasting a hotel, a convention center, and a…
Mazda MX-5 RF Makes European Debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Mazda’s newest version of its MX-5 Miata is headed overseas this June to hit the roads at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in Chichester, England. The Mazda MX-5 RF made…
Hyundai Says No to Turbo-Diesel Option for 2019 Santa Fe
Earlier this year, Hyundai was planning to offer a turbo-diesel engine option for the new 2019 Santa Fe. But those plans have now been called off. Hyundai confirmed earlier this…
Nissan Reveals Winners of Children’s Literature Competition
The 34th Nissan Children’s Storybook and Picture Book Grand Prix Competition, which is spearheaded by the International Institute for Children’s Literature, Osaka, has officially come to a close as the…
5 Anticipated Audiobooks of January 2019
Photo: Tony Webster Self-driving cars are supposedly on the way, which means that blogs and news sites around the world are speculating what we’ll do with all that new free…
Chevy Lets Kids Play “Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2”
Chevrolet has been hard at work with its “Real People, Not Actors” marketing campaign, as well as its subgenre, “Real Kids, Not Actors” (even though some of the kids actually are…
De Nysschen Confirms Cadillac's Support of Diesel Development
Will the Cadillac CT6 be offered with a diesel engine? Despite the Volkswagen scandal, Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen says that the brand will not back down from its plans…
'Go Like Hell' Only $1.99 This Month for Kindle
Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans (© Albert Baime, 2009) If you’re a fan of racing, reading, and reading about racing…
Trucks and SUVs Continue to Be Top Sellers for Chevrolet During the First Quarter of the Year
The Chevrolet Equinox continued to eclipse competitors in its segment Photo: Chevrolet During the first few months of 2019, SUVs and trucks continued to dominate the new vehicle market. The…
First 2017 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Off-Road Pickup Trucks Ship to Customers
Driver Chad Hall’s 2017 Chevy Colorado ZR2 poses in front of the Wentzville Assembly Plant Chevrolet has begun initial deliveries of the 2017 Chevy Colorado ZR2, its long-anticipated, off-roading monster…
What are the differences between the 2020 Cadillac Escalade and 2020 Cadillac XT6?
Photo: Cadillac If you’re looking for a luxurious three-row SUV, you’ve probably noticed that Cadillac offers two models that fit the bill. Here, we’ll highlight the difference between the 2020…
Breaking: Johan de Nysschen Spends Sunday Mornings Reading Cadillac FanFic
2002 Cadillac Cien Concept Cadillac president Johan de Nysschen sat down for an interview with Motor Trend’s Mark Rechtin this week to discuss everything from the future of the Escala…
Colorado Introduces Road “Infostructure” on Its Highways
Colorado introduces road Infostructure Colorado is introducing a new road “infostructure” that uses connectivity between your car and the road to as a new safety measure. Off Road Ready: The…
Forget Dogs – New Book Takes Cat on a Road Trip
One of the most American experiences is the road trip, and media from around the country reflects that. We have pop ballads all about the open road, and some of…
Check Out This Dune-Busting Chevrolet Colorado ZR2
The Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 is competing in its third Best in the Desert Vegas to Reno race. Photo: Chevrolet Sand and engines don’t mix, but that hasn’t stopped a certain…
Labor Day Road Trip Destinations
Fountain in Savannah Photo: J. Stephen Conn Labor Day weekend is the first time to take a quick road trip with friends or family. Whether you’re wanting to explore the…
GMC Revises Trim Levels for the 2021 Canyon
Photo: GMC Some significant changes are coming to the 2021 GMC Canyon trim level lineup. Much like its cousin, the Chevy Colorado, the GMC Canyon will lose its base trim…
Just Drive Already: TSA Screenings Get More Intense for Books
The TSA wants to see what you’re reading If you have been paying attention this year you know that TSA screenings have gotten a little bit more intense recently, which…
6 Simple Ways to Prevent Your Car from Getting Hacked
Today’s tech-heavy vehicles are essentially computers on wheels, fundamentally dependent on the circuitry and digital systems that flow through their veins. While such innovation unlocks new potential for vehicles, it…
Colorado To Boost Electric Vehicle Sales With More Chargers
2017 Chevy Bolt Photo: © General Motors It seems that 2018 is the year for states to decide to get serious about getting on the electric vehicle bandwagon, after all.…
UAW Ratifies GM Agreement
Last month, we reported that the United Auto Workers and General Motors reached a new agreement just 16 minutes shy of their deadline. While an agreement had been reached between…
Possible UAW Strike At GM Narrowly Averted
General Motors CEO Mary Barra opens negotiations with the UAW Yesterday, October 25th, at 11:59pm was the deadline for the United Auto Workers and General Motors to reach a new…
How to Become a Pro at Using Automotive Technology
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport interior Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The new cars on today’s market are loaded with innovative technologies that add convenience, entertainment, and protection on drives. However, many drivers…
Chevrolet Ready For Little Caesars Arena
General Motors has always called Detroit home, through the good times and the bad. The automaker often does many good work around the community and works hard to support the…
This Man is Planting Flowers in Potholes to Protest the Bad Roads in Brussels
Peaceful protests can take form in many different ways. From joining marches and boycotts to donating to your favorite charities, there are plenty of ways to stand up and speak up for…
Chevy is Ready for Pothole Season
Chevrolet is all about making vehicles that can handle the diverse road conditions found in the United States. Each of its vehicles go through rigorous tests to ensure that they…
Rough Roads Cost Alabamans $5.3 Billion per Year
Photo: kewl According to a study by TRIP, a nonprofit transportation research organization, deteriorating Alabama roads collectively cost residents $5.3 billion dollars per year in extra vehicle operating costs. In…
Navigating the US: Getting Around in Boston
Boston Skyline What’s the best part about Boston? Is it Fenway Park? Freedom Trail? The North End? Tom Brady’s gorgeous hair? Nope. Trick question: it’s all of those things and…
Technology Aids Cities in Fight Against Potholes
Potholes are like weeds. They spring up everywhere often without warning. They are an eyesore and hard to remove. Plus, potholes, unlike weeds (unless the weeds have grown over your…
Quick Refresher: This Is The Difference Between Potholes and Sinkholes
Photo: Associated Press I had a bit of a chuckle today when I read a headline from The Buffalo News: “Pothole filling vehicle engulfed by sinkhole in Niagara Falls.” The…
