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New AAA Survey Shows that Americans Are Still Wary of Self-Driving Vehicles
Public apprehension of autonomous vehicles remains rather high Photo: PR Newswire Back in late 2017, a survey conducted by AAA found that 63 percent of American drivers were afraid to…
Nissan and Renault Join the Waymo Party for a Driverless Future
When it comes to the race for driverless cars, the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has always been ahead of the pack. To take its program one step further, the collaboration recently signed…
Bus Explosion for Jackie Chan Movie in London Causes Fear in Locals
An explosion on Lambeth Bridge in London was only a stunt for a movie, but it scared locals anyways Earlier this week, people in London received a bit of a…
Did Mister Rogers’ Car Get Stolen and Returned?
Dear Car Thief, won’t you be my neighbor? Not my nemesis. Photo: Artotem While his 91st birthday yesterday marks more than 16 years since his death, Fred Rogers still gives…
Go Country With Ford Toby Keith Contest Still Open
Enter the Ford Toby Keith contest and win a 2014 Ford F-150! Last year, we introduced you to a contest in which you could win a 2014 Ford F-150. That…
Behind the Badge: Mercedes-Benz's Star Emblem Holds a Big Secret
Some automakers’ logos change every decade as they struggle to establish a credible brand identity, while others have remained consistent for a century. One emblem that has come to represent…
Why Isn’t My Car’s Push-Button Start Working?
The key fob and the start engine button Photo: The News Wheel Push-button start, also known as keyless entry and other similar names, makes it so you can start your…
Meet the Internet Game Cars Database
Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay If you’re someone who loves cars, you probably notice them in entertainment products more than the average viewer. This is the whole idea behind the…
2018 Chrysler 300 Overview
With the Chrysler 200 officially removed from the Chrysler vehicle lineup, the 2018 Chrysler 300 remains the only passenger car left for the Chrysler family. Simply put, the 300 has a…
2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Overview
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is a fleet of adaptable and affordable performance vehicles. Whether drivers prefer an exposed cabin or a sense of solitude, the Mercedes SLK can meet their…
Daimler Abandons Plans for 2017 Mercedes-Benz Diesel Models in America
Mercedes diesel models are starting to die off For months, speculation has gone back and forth about whether or not Mercedes-Benz will sell diesel models of its 2017 vehicles in…
Next FCA CEO Reportedly Won't Be Announced Until 2019
FCA isn’t quite ready to reveal Sergio Marchionne’s successor just yet With Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne set to retire from his role after this year, speculation about who will…
Cartoon Car Spotlight: The Bizarre Animated World of 'Pole Position'
Photo: LBS Communications/DIC Entertainment What if you turned a classic racing video game into an animated show and stuffed it with everything popular from today’s kid flicks–transforming vehicles (Inspector Gadget) that talked (Knight…
Urban Legends about Cars: The 200 MPG Carburetor
According to an urban legend, Charles Nelson Pogue invented a 200 mpg carburetor Photo: Rich Niewiroski Jr. Urban legends are always fascinating because they teach you something about the way…
Which Monopoly Board Game Editions Are Car or Racing-Themed?
Monopoly might not be the perfect board game, but its design and layout make it perfectly customizable. In fact, hundreds upon hundreds of unique editions of the classic board game…
