Legalization of Roadblocks for Investigations. Photo: versageek Just after midnight on August 23, 1997, a 70-year old man riding his bike was struck and killed by a motorist on a highway in Lombard, Illinois. Exactly one week later at the same time and place, police set up a roadblock, stopping each passing motorist and handing out flyers…
One of the big problems with getting new vehicle propulsion technology to become accepted is that it just costs so much money—for example, battery electric vehicles have been steadily growing, but the cost of building the infrastructure needed to comfortably drive them everywhere means that they are still a niche product about two decades after…
The 2017 Ford Explorer is a popular family SUV capable of transporting seven passengers in total style and comfort. While today it is more akin to a three-row crossover than a traditional SUV, the Ford Explorer still offers everything that makes the segment so popular, combining sheer capability and sportiness with the latest technologies and…
2019 Dodge Grand Caravan Photo: FCA The editors at U.S. News & World Report have named the six best minivans for the money in 2019, and it’s no surprise that the well-equipped, spacious, and technologically-advanced 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan has snagged a spot on the pub’s list. “The Grand Caravan is priced considerably lower than…
Photo: Porsche Porsche is celebrating the Boxster’s 25th anniversary with a special-edition 718 featuring numerous throwbacks to the original prototype first unveiled at the 1993 Detroit Auto Show. Based on the modern 718 Boxster GTS 4.0, the celebratory car — officially dubbed the Boxster 25 Years — boasts the same silver metallic paint as the…
Photo: 20th Century Fox In the midst of over-hyped, big-budget superhero flicks releasing this year, James Mangold’s Logan is a breath of fresh air. Brutal, dramatic, and surprisingly realistic, it took an alternative approach to portraying the existence of mutants, from the cinematography and aesthetic to the set pieces and the props. If you’ve seen Logan,…
The result from the simulated crash “They don’t make them like they used to.” You’ll often hear this phrase uttered whenever conversations surrounding the difference between the cars of today and the cars of decades past come up. Many automotive enthusiasts enjoy comparing how much vehicles have changed over the years. Truth be told, there are…
Photo: Kia Motors Not one to be boxed in with the likes of bland or ordinary automotive designs, Kia revealed its dynamic all-electric concept at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this week. The electrifying “Imagine by Kia” concept is focused on the emotional aspect of driving an environmentally friendly vehicle. Rather than collecting data and…
Yandex self-driving vehicle, navigating through Moscow’s snowy streets Photo: Yandex.Taxi Russia-based tech company, Yandex, recently tested out its self-driving vehicle on Moscow’s snowy roads. The vehicle performed quite well, which is no major feat for an autonomous car to accomplish. While wintry weather is challenging enough for non-automated vehicles, it poses a unique threat to…
The fully-redesigned 2016 Honda Pilot is now in dealerships, carrying with it a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $29,995, not including the $880 destination charge. The newest model of the third-generation Pilot offers a lot of changes, including a new and improved powertrain and fresh safety and technology features. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New…
2017 is a significant year for Ford trucks; not only is the F-Series coming off of its 40th year as the best-selling truck in all of America (and 35th year as America’s best-selling vehicle overall), and not only will it see the first introduction of a Ford F-150 powered by a Power Stroke turbo diesel…
Meet “Project Gold,” Porsche’s latest contribution to its 70 year anniversary celebrations. It’s a 993-generation 911 Turbo, which is to say it’s the 911 Turbo that Porsche built in the nineties, except this one is brand new. No, not mint condition — brand new. It was built by Porsche Classic, the company arm devoted to…
Parents magazine collaborated with Edmunds.com to reveal “The 10 Best Family Cars of 2018,” and both the Chevrolet Traverse and Malibu made the cut. The contest judges surveyed more than 300 vehicles for family-friendly elements such as ease of car seat installation and safety ratings, as well as universal vehicle qualities such as affordability, comfort, mileage,…
Ford of Canada will build a new parts distribution center near Ottawa, a report says Photo: Ford Developers and union representatives familiar with the situation are reporting that Ford of Canada will build a new parts distribution center near Ottawa. The 500,000-square-foot, $95 million center is set to begin operations in 2023. Coming Soon from…
Photo: Hyundai As the most recent arrival in Hyundai’s SUV lineup, the subcompact Venue has already made its mark, winning numerous awards and achieving strong sales. For 2021, the Venue once again delivers a high-value mix of fun styling, city-friendly efficiency and agility, and advanced safety and infotainment technologies. The 2021 Hyundai Venue is available…
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