NHTSA Might Soon Give GM the Green Light for Steering Wheel-Less AVs
Forging strong partnerships is a key component of any automaker’s success. To this end, GM will collaborate with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to take the steering wheels out…
Vauxhall Runs Their Own “Cash For Clunkers” Program
Do you remember the popular Car Allowance Rebate System from 2009? You might remember it better as the “Cash for Clunkers” program. Old, yet drivable, cars that were inefficient were…
Vauxhall Celebrates 4 Million Astras Built at Ellesmere Port
Vauxhall may have changed hands from General Motors to PSA Group officially at the beginning of August, but its decades-long history remains intact and ongoing. Production of the Vauxhall Astra…
Update: Mystery Machine Driver Who Eluded Police By Abandoning Van Turns Self In to Get Van Back
And she would have gotten away with it, too, if it weren’t for that pesky impound lot. So, remember two weeks ago, when a woman wanted for violating her probation…
Unwritten Ways Drivers Communicate With Each Other
On the road, it’s not always reckless drivers and road rage. More often than not, you’ll find courteous drivers that will help you out when you need it. There are…
What Does It Involve to Bring a Car to the US?
Photo: The News Wheel Most people drive vehicles that were specifically made and sold for use in the United States. But there are some cases in which importing a car…
University of Michigan Opens Miniature City For Driverless Vehicle Testing
M City was designed to accelerate the growth of autonomous technology Photo: UM News Service via YouTube The University of Michigan’s Mobility Transformation Center estimates that driverless vehicles could save…
Unique Ideas for a Car-Themed Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Looking for wedding ideas? We have some high-octane suggestions… Photo: Selbe Lynn via CC Marriages are about the lifelong union of two souls…weddings are about celebrating the beginning of that…
5 Motivational Podcasts to Accompany Your 2020 Drives
For auto owners, 2020 means 366 more days of driving adventures. Stay focused and committed to achieving your New Year’s goals when you incorporate one or more of these inspiring…
UK Testing of Driverless Cars Coming in January
UK testing of driverless cars will come before US testing of the Google self-driving vehicle Driverless cars have been in the news a lot lately, and for good reason. The…
Uber Sues Transport for London Over New Required Written English Test
Uber drivers in London now have to pass a two-hour English exam If you want to be a professional driver in London, the requirements are extremely strict. In fact, London’s…
Uber May Turn To Bitterest Rival To Fix Its Self-Driving Car Program
In the wake of the tragic crash where a self-driving Uber vehicle killed a pedestrian in Arizona, the company was firmly shown the door by the governor’s office, leading to…
Uber Manages to Do Something Not Awful, Launches EV Adoption Initiative in Oregon
Photo: byronv2 If you haven’t been paying attention to Uber, lately, the company has been having some major PR problems. Whether it’s a former female employee writing about rampant sexism…
Uber, Lyft, or Both: What Experienced Drivers Have to Say
Can you make more money as an Uber or Lyft driver? Photo: Forbes Twitter Being a rideshare driver can be a lucrative side gig. As you may already know, there…
Uber in China Uses Profits from Other Markets to Offset Losses
Uber isn’t doing too hot in the Chinese market Photo: Julien GONG Min It’s no news that Uber isn’t doing well in China. In fact, the transportation company is losing…
Uber Drivers Can Now Unionize in Seattle
Uber and Lyft drivers can now unionize in Seattle Photo: Julien GONG Min Since its founding, Uber has claimed that its drivers are independent contractors and, therefore, aren’t capable of federal…
Uber Driver Blames GPS for Impromptu Stairs Incident
Photo: CBS Philly This past Monday in San Francisco, an Uber driver had an exhilarating adventure that made headlines. The GPS on his Uber map instructed him to steer down…
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Resigns.. Kind Of
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Resigns Photo: Dan Taylor Late Tuesday evening, Uber CEO and founder Travis Kalanick resigned. Kalanick’s resignation was at the request, or demand, of the company’s investors.…
Uber and Lyft Granted Permits to Offer Rides in Las Vegas
This is Uber’s second attempt at making its mark in Las Vegas After being banned in Las Vegas this past November for not obtaining the necessary permits to operate in Sin City,…
Uber Adds Tipping Feature to Its Service
Photo: Melles The Bunny Amidst present controversy, Uber has announced a new addition to its services; beginning Tuesday, a tipping service will be available in Seattle, Minneapolis, and Houston. This…
Two Common Qualities of Vehicles That Exceed 200,000 Miles
Photo: ©General Motors Vehicles that tend to pass the 200,000-mile marker must have some special quality. Like magic… Well, not quite, but it turns out that they do have a…
Turns Out We Put a Parking Lot on Top of a Lost Ancient Greek Fort
It seems that we find the coolest things when we dig up old parking lots. And we don’t mean that half-dollar you found once in a pothole In 1996, the…
Turning Recycled Car Parts Into Home Decor
Your car can have a new life as home decor or furniture! Photo: Debs (ò‿ó)♪ via CC You don’t need to be an interior decorating wizard to turn some recognizable…
Turn Trucks Into Movie Theaters With This Kickstarter
Photo: Hitch Theaters Movie nights are a great way to hang out with friends, but if the weather’s great outside, it would be nice to have an easy way to…
HowStuffWorks and Toyota Tundra Interactive Backyard Makes Remodeling Fun
HowStuffWorks/Toyota Tundra Interactive Backyard What does the Toyota Tundra have to do with designing your perfect backyard? Turns out, plenty! HowStuffWorks has created an Interactive Backyard website designed to show…
