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 Timothy Moore

You Wouldn’t Text While Driving a Beluga Whale, Would You?

You Wouldn’t Text While Driving a Beluga Whale, Would You?

Toyota announces winner of its TeenDrive365 Video Challenge

For the fifth year, Toyota has launched its own Toyota TeenDrive365 Video Challenge, which encourages teens to consider the importance of driving safety by putting together public service announcements (PSAs). As you might guess, the content of the winning videos all focused on distracted driving—as texting while driving is very prevalent among younger generations. This […]

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The History of the Grave Digger Monster Truck

The History of the Grave Digger Monster Truck

It could be argued that Grave Digger is the most famous monster truck in history, but did you know the first Grave Digger truck was originally used for mud bog racing? Created in 1979 by North Carolina native Dennis Anderson, the first Grave Digger, made use of a 1952 Ford pickup truck body, which was lifted and […]

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Shelby GT350R Mustang Compared to Cthulhu, Named 2016 Road & Track Performance Car of the Year

Shelby GT350R Mustang Compared to Cthulhu, Named 2016 Road & Track Performance Car of the Year

"That is not dead which can eternal lie, And with strange aeons even death may drive."

If you’re a Ford enthusiast who subscribes to Road & Track magazine, then you’ll want to mark your calendars for next Tuesday. November 17th sees the release of the December/January issue, wherein the Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang is named the 2016 Road & Track Performance Car of the Year. One of Ford’s Most Popular SUVs: […]

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Kia Posts Best-Ever October Sales Numbers

Kia Posts Best-Ever October Sales Numbers

Halloween certainly didn’t trick Kia this year. The Korean carmaker recently posted its October sales, and they were definitely a treat. Kia posted a 12% sales increase compared to October of last year, selling a total of 50,044 compared to October 2014’s 44,694.This is Kia’s sixth straight month of setting a new sales record. “Kia […]

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American Honda Sets New October Sales Record

American Honda Sets New October Sales Record

American Honda Motor Co. has no reason to be spooked during the Halloween month of October. The automaker posted a new October record in 2015 based on the strength of Honda’s car and light truck sales, and record sales of the Acura TLX. Last month, the Honda and Acura brands both demonstrated strength but in […]

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Ohio Farm Creates Amazing Seven-Acre F-150 Corn Maze

Ohio Farm Creates Amazing Seven-Acre F-150 Corn Maze

Though Halloween may be over, the fine autumn weather will still facilitate spending weekends at your local farm picking pumpkins and navigating through corn mazes. Leaders Farms near Napoleon, Ohio took the concept of the corn maze and took it a half-ton further, creating a seven-acre corn maze that pays tribute to America’s most beloved […]

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Minnesota Man Makes Coffin Car that Is to Die for

Minnesota Man Makes Coffin Car that Is to Die for

With only three days until Halloween, Scott Manis of Richfield, Minnesota has revealed his creation, which he dubbed the “Undead Sled”: a real, drivable coffin car. Did You Hear Something? Best camping locations in Allentown, Pennsylvania, just in time for Halloween Yes, it is a real coffin, which the creator got off of Craigslist (heaven […]

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Ford Prices Ranger for UK, Announces ARENACROSS Collaboration

Ford Prices Ranger for UK, Announces ARENACROSS Collaboration

Ford of Britain has announced pricing for the new Ford Ranger, and it has also announced its participation at ARENACROSS events set to take place across the UK this month. How to Decrease Blind Spots: With proper mirror adjustment tips Per Ford, prices for the new Ranger will start at £18,571 (excluding Value Added Tax) […]

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Subaru to Take Impreza and VIZIV Concepts to Tokyo Motor Show

Subaru to Take Impreza and VIZIV Concepts to Tokyo Motor Show

The 44th annual Tokyo Motor Show will run from October 30th through November 8th, with press days on October 28th and 29th. So much for taking Halloween off from covering cars, amirite? In all seriousness, the show in Tokyo will be a big one for Subaru, which is preparing to introduce a new global architecture […]

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Chevrolet and Rainbow PUSH Coalition Team for Financial Security Workshops

Chevrolet and Rainbow PUSH Coalition Team for Financial Security Workshops

Chevrolet is partnering with Rainbow PUSH Coalition to put on workshops in Detroit, Atlanta, and Chicago with the express purpose of helping African-American consumers better understand financial literacy and achieve financial independence. New Vehicle Research: 2015 Chevrolet Camaro photos and information The first of three “Rainbow PUSH Money Matters sponsored by Chevrolet” workshops will be […]

 Caitlin Moran

The 5 Best Trunk or Treat Decoration Ideas from Instagram

The 5 Best Trunk or Treat Decoration Ideas from Instagram

Some of you may have heard of the “cool” new thing to do this Halloween—and no, it doesn’t involve throwing eggs at people’s houses. It’s trunk or treat, and it’s a whole bundle of festive fun. Trunk or treat is quickly becoming the most popular alternative (or addition) to trick or treating during the Halloween […]

 Patrick Grieve

NASCAR’s Carl Edwards Won’t Talk Turkey About Subway Spokesman Jared Fogle

NASCAR’s Carl Edwards Won’t Talk Turkey About Subway Spokesman Jared Fogle

It’s been a tough week for America’s most beloved professional eaters. On July 4th, eight-time hot dog-eating champion Joey Chestnut was upset by young up-and-comer Matt Stonie, who downed 60 dogs at the annual sporting event. Then just three days later, Subway spokesman Jared Fogle—famous for losing 245 pounds by eating the fast food chain’s […]

 Zachary Berry

The 5 Creepiest Haunted Cars

The 5 Creepiest Haunted Cars

These 5 cursed vehicles drive straight out of Hell and into your nightmares

Earlier this week, the world was introduced to the new Ecto-1, the vehicle of choice for the Ghostbusters. Whether in the classic 1959 Cadillac or the new vehicle straight out of the 1980s, the ghostbusting crew use the car to track down poltergeists and ghouls. What would be really interesting to see is the Ecto-1 […]

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The West Wing Wheels: Lyndon B. Johnson

The West Wing Wheels: Lyndon B. Johnson

Drive down Pennsylvania Avenue with the United States Presidents in this 10-part series

From Lincoln to Ford, the United States automotive industry has been greatly affected by the Presidents of the United States. Pardon the pun. However, cars have also had a profound impact on the presidents themselves. As the most powerful person in the country, the President of the United States needs a powerful set of wheels […]

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Chevy Celebrates National Doughnut Day with NASCAR Donut Compilation

Chevy Celebrates National Doughnut Day with NASCAR Donut Compilation

It’s the first Friday of June, and you know what that means: it’s National Doughnut Day! Homer Simpson’s favorite holiday (or, at the very least, a close second to Whacking Day) was created by The Salvation Army in 1938, to honor the volunteers who brought doughnuts to soldiers fighting in World War I. Since then, […]

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Study: Americans Still Prefer AM/FM Radio

Study: Americans Still Prefer AM/FM Radio

Despite the onslaught of available in-car streaming services like Pandora and iHeartRadio and the ready availability of auxiliary input ports, Bluetooth compatibility, and CD players, a study finds that most Americans still prefer the creature comforts of AM/FM radio while driving or riding in the car. The results of a survey from Ipsos—a global market […]

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That’s Crazy: Mental Health Activists Overreact to BMW ConnectedDrive Ad

That’s Crazy: Mental Health Activists Overreact to BMW ConnectedDrive Ad

Is this simple commercial really as controversial as people claim?

A certain BMW commercial caused a stir during the NCAA tournament these past weeks. Specifically, the 30-second television spot for the brand’s connected communication technology received sharp backlash from a mental health organization. While most people who’ve watched the “Cute Cottage” commercial brush it off as a simple horror trope spoof to promote the 2015 BMW X3 […]

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Jay Leno Drives a Corvette-Powered 1948 Buick Super Convertible

Jay Leno Drives a Corvette-Powered 1948 Buick Super Convertible

Is there anything that can’t be improved by the addition of a Corvette engine? We’ve seen one put into a DeLorean, we’ve seen one put into a bathroom, and in the latest episode of Jay Leno’s Garage, we see one get put into a 1948 Buick Super Convertible. Related info: 2015 Corvette Stingray Model Overview The […]