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'No Vegetarian Tendencies': West Virginia Town Hosts Roadkill Cooking Festival

As alternative fuel sources and environmental regulations rise, the formerly coal-mining areas of West Virginia have been emptying, with some areas living in poverty. One such area is the town…

No Boys Allowed: Female Drivers Rule New Milwaukee Ride Service

As the popularity of Uber and Lyft grows, more ride sharing apps and car services are popping up to serve customers who no longer want to own and maintain their…

NHTSA To Devote More Resources to Curbing Drowsy Driving

A sign in Utah discouraging drowsy driving National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator Mark Rosekind, speaking Monday at a safety conference in Chicago, says that the agency intends to…

NHTSA May Try to Justify Lowered MPG Rules By Saying Heavier Cars Are Safer

When the Trump administration, under the shared lead of the President and new EPA head Scott Pruitt, announced that it would be heeding the automaker call to roll back the…

NHTSA Gives 2015 Chevy Traverse a Five-Star Safety Rating

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently awarded the 2015 Chevy Traverse a five-star safety rating, the highest rating a vehicle can receive from the government administration. NHTSA Gives…

NFL QB Cam Newton Adds Gold-Plating to 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Cutlass

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was understandably disappointed after losing Super Bowl 50 to the Denver Broncos, so he spent this off-season customizing some of his unique cars to get…

NFL Defensive Back AJ Francis Drives an Uber in the Off-Season

Miami Dolphins defensive back A.J. Francis is an Uber driver in the off-season Being an Uber driver can be quite lucrative, if you happen to live in a country that…

New Zealand Dad Constructs a Racetrack Around His House

Soon after buying his first home, 37-year-old mechanic Takeshi Teruya also invested $10K in a car-inspired luxury feature to enhance the exterior of his residence: a 130-meter drifting track. Was…

New McConaughey Commercials Compare 2017 MKZ to Shaving, Diving into Pools Fully-Clothed

It was an inevitability that could be surmised the moment the new face of the MKZ broke cover last year at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Monday marked the roll-out…

New Land Cruiser Buyers Are Looking at a 4-Year Wait

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 GR Sport Photo: Toyota Bad news for Americans: Toyota will not sell the next-generation Land Cruiser in the United States. Good news for vindictive Americans: nobody…

New GM President Reuss Will Lead Electric/Driverless Vehicle Efforts

GM President Mark Reuss A seasoned product-development veteran will oversee General Motors as it pushes forward with plans to build more electric and autonomous vehicles. Mark Reuss, who was named…

New Chevy Ad Highlights Brand’s Safety Features

2020 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier Plus Photo: Chevrolet This year, GM’s ads have spanned from special financial assistance offers like the Chevy Cares program to spotlighting altruistic initiatives from Detroit-based businesses…

New Campaign by NHTSA Aims to Stop Drugged Driving

Driving while under the influence of drugs (DUID), an illegal act across the United States, is the focus of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) new initiative. Because DUIDs…

New Batmobile Teased in Tweet from Terrible Director

Zack Snyder, whose success inexplicably continues to exceed his talent, teased the new Batmobile in a tweet today I’m going to go ahead and get this out of the way:…

New Auto Industry Study Reveals Vehicle Leasing on the Rise

If it seems like more and more car commercials are encouraging you to lease a new vehicle and more of your friends are, in fact, leasing instead of buying their…

New Ad Touts 2014 Chevy Malibu Awards, Efficiency, and Tech

One of the latest ads from Chevy features the all-new Malibu. Particularly, the 30-second spot features a number of 2014 Chevy Malibu awards, but it also hits on the Malibu’s…

Netflix and DreamWorks Animation Are Developing a “Fast & Furious” Animated Series

Ride or whatever the TV-Y7 equivalent of “die” is Photo:Netflix No matter how you feel about them, it’s hard to deny that the Fast & Furious movies often have engaging…

Navigating the US: Getting Around in Washington, DC

One of the best-known cities in the US, Washington, DC is popular with tourists from across the globe. From its myriad of memorials to various presidents and wars, to the…

Navigating the US: Getting Around in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina, is bursting with historic Southern charm. The city almost feels suspended in a different time, with its antebellum architecture and surrounding plantation landscapes. A stroll through Waterfront…

What to Know for National Work Zone Awareness Week

Ah, springtime — birds singing, flowers in bloom, and orange barrels dotting the highway. While road work zones may not be the most idyllic facet of spring, a little awareness…

Multiple Magazines Name 2014 Silverado 1500 Fleet Truck of the Year

2014 Silverado 1500 Fleet Truck of the Year There’s nothing like a good consensus, right? When multiple parties agree on something, it likely points to a realized truth about the…

Moving to a New State? Don’t Leave Without Looking Over This Checklist

Photo: Wesley Fryer Moving to a new state is exciting, but it’s also one big stress fest. Even after you’ve hunted down your new home and routed out your itinerary…

More Tips for Keeping Your Car Cool on Hot Days

Summer is just around the corner. For most regions in the U.S., that means warmer commutes and road trips. Air conditioning systems are an effective way to keep cool on…

More Than 60 Percent of C8 Corvette Drivers Buy Z51 Package

The 2021 Corvette Photo: Chevrolet The Z51 Performance Package adds several features to the C8 Corvette Stingray, improving its braking, handling, and overall performance. Recently, Tony Johnson, Chevrolet’s director of…

More Fun Road Trip Games

Photo: Raw Pixel Spring is a great time for road trips with family and friends. As important as it is to map out your route ahead of time, it’s also…