Mifold Car Seat is the Answer to Your Space Needs
When you’re young and childless, that sporty coupe or miniscule hatchback seems like a great investment—cheap to buy, cheap to run, and cool to look at. But once you have kids, that tiny car just won’t do anymore. You soon replace it with a more practical wagon or hatchback, and possibly even a minivan after […]
Jeep Renegade Earns Car of the Year Title in Brazil
Jeep has officially gone global. The rugged American automaker has made a lasting impression on the automotive market in Brazil, earning the title of the 2016 Car of the Year from Autosporte magazine. This award is one of the most prestigious in Brazil and has been hosted by the magazine every year since 1966. Keep […]
2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Overview
While crossover SUVs are quickly becoming the new car of soccer moms everywhere, the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan is still holding its own in the competitive family-friendly vehicle segment. This popular minivan offers plenty of third-row space, an abundance of cargo room, and a variety of technologies that are sure to keep both driver and […]
NASCAR Recap: Gordon Picks Up Win at Martinsville Speedway
It looked like Joey Logano was going to win his fourth consecutive race, until driver Matt Kenseth crashed Logano’s racecar into the wall, which allowed Jeff Gordon and his No. 24 Chevrolet SS to win Sunday’s race at Martinsville Speedway. Gordon’s win was the 93rd of his legendary career and it also guaranteed him a spot […]
8 Celebrities Who Died in Car Related Incidents Since 2010
Car accidents rank as the 9th leading cause of death in the world, according to the Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT). Every year, approximately 1.3 million people die as a result of car collisions globally, which averages out to 3,287 automotive-related deaths per day. The losses of life are felt by the victim’s […]
NASCAR Recap: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Eliminated From NASCAR Playoffs
When the final restart of the race was called off before driver Joey Logano made it to the starting line because cars were wrecking, the driver cried foul, implying that NASCAR only made that call to give fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr. another shot to win the race. “You gotta be kidding me,” Logano said over the […]
Wicked Cool BTR-Edition Hyundai Veloster to Crash the SEMA Party
We're terrified—and a bit excited—by this malevolent Veloster Turbo
Hyundai has been busy building its roster for the 2015 SEMA Show, the famed convention bringing automobile tuners from across the globe to Las Vegas. Already it’s announced a special Tucson from Bisimoto Engineering and a Genesis Coupe from ARK Performance. Blood Type Racing, Inc wanted in on that action and has something sinister up […]
Controversial Study Claims Poor, Uneducated People More Likely to Get in Car Accidents
You would think with the increase of safety technology, and the overall decrease of traffic-related fatalities, that accident rates across the board have improved. However, this progress has not reached every demographic. According to a new study in the American Journal of Epidemiology based on over two decades of research, only the wealthy (middle and […]
Prosecutors Decline to Charge Caitlyn Jenner in Connection with Fatal Car Collision
Reality TV star and former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner has avoided charges relating to a February car collision that took the life of 69-year-old Kim Howe. Prosecutors cited a lack of evidence when justifying why no charges were made against Caitlyn Jenner, who formerly went by the name of Bruce Jenner and was the gold medal […]
Slightly Questionable Government Report Claims Marijuana Is Causing Increased Fatal Crashes
According to a report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association, the number of people fatally crashing while under the influence of alcohol and the number of people fatally crashing under the influence of various kinds of drugs now rival each other. According to the study, 39.9% of drivers fatally injured in accidents who were […]
Google Opens Up First Journalist Ride of Koala Cars, Hopes for Delivery in Next Four Years
On September 29th, Google finally reached a milestone in its automated car program: letting journalists ride around in the adorable “Koala Cars.” According to USA Today, the demo included a five-minute loop that included real-world obstacles like a car, a pedestrian, and a veering bicyclist. As a part of the demonstration, Google announced that it […]
Not-So-Good Samaritan Steals from Crash Victim
Wow, here’s something to really make you shake your head and cluck your tongue: an Irving, Texas woman said that a man posing as a good Samaritan after her horrific car crash actually stole her wallet and drove off, leaving her stranded by the side of the highway. It all started on Sunday, September 27th, […]
Toyota Mirai Involved in First Ever US Crash
The Toyota Mirai is an exceptional vehicle. Next month, a handful of lucky drivers in California will finally get their hands on their own Mirai fuel cell vehicles, and hopefully the rest of the country won’t be too far behind. In preparation for the Mirai’s release, Toyota brought three prototypes to an event in Huntington […]
Jeff Gordon One Start Away From Breaking NASCAR’s ‘Iron Man’ Record
Lost in the hoopla of Denny Hamlin’s victory at Chicagoland Speedway, and also overshadowed by the post-race altercation between Kevin Harvick and Jimmie Johnson, a certain career milestone happened for one of NASCAR’s most legendary drivers this past Sunday. Jeff Gordon tied former NASCAR driver Rick Rudd’s “Iron Man” record for the most consecutive starts in […]
Woman Sees Spider, Jumps From Moving Car
Spiders always seem to have a way of surprising us when we least expect it. Even if you’re not particularly afraid of them, having one scurry or drop into your field of vision can give a shock. Angela Kipp of Syracuse, Indiana was pulling out of her driveway with her nine-year-old son in the car […]
Young Dolph Pays Tribute to Texas Car Culture in Video for ‘Down South Hustlers’
Even if you’re not a fan of Young Dolph’s music, his videos are still worth watching just to check out the extravagant and fully customized automobiles. Dolph’s video for his song “Down South Hustlers” has earned more than 1 million views on YouTube since being uploaded on July 17th. Those views could be the result of the […]
Department of Transportation Testing Connected Car Tech in NYC
Around the world, automakers and transportation departments alike have been testing connected vehicle technology. Also known as vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication, this technology is the industry’s next big step towards preventing crashes and deaths. Testing for this technology has been mostly small-scale, ranging from Volvo taking to Scandinavian cities with 1,000 cars to the US Department […]
Man Crashed Milk Truck into Dealership Because of Dr. Pepper Sip
Thomas Young, 58, of Royal Center, Indiana, crashed his milk tanker truck into an Hermitage Buick–GMC–Cadillac dealership on Sunday, damaging 23 new cars in the process. The reason for the accident? Young says he was choking on a sip of Dr. Pepper. Video: Aftermath of Soda Choking Caught on Tape Police say that Young was […]