2020 Nissan Maxima Earns “Superior” Rating for Pedestrian Detection

Source: Nissan When it comes to pedestrian detection capabilities, not all vehicles are created equal. Nissan vehicles, however, rank among the best on the market. Nissan’s pedestrian detection technology earned a “Superior” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. That’s the highest rating it can earn, putting Nissan squarely alongside luxury automakers like BMW…

What to Know About the 2019 F1 Aero Changes

Photo: Kate Nesheim For the 2019 season, Formula One is yet again adopting significantly new aerodynamic changes designed to promote overtaking. If you’re interested in the important non-aero regulation changes for 2019, we’ve already got you covered in another article. One of the major flaws of the current F1 car designs is that they are…

Tips for Transporting your Thanksgiving Dishes

Photo: Gerry Ah, Thanksgiving — that glorious day when we can eat all the carbs, try every kind of dessert possible, and fall asleep in front of the TV with no judgment. Oh, and be thankful for everything we have, of course. Thanksgiving is one of America’s favorite holidays, and dinners range from the basic…

The Most Useful Tip For Avoiding Black Friday Traffic Revealed

It’s that time once again, mortals.  The stars are in insidious alignment high overhead, the candles have been lit in their ceremonial formations around their altars, the red crushed velvet robes have been picked up from the dry cleaners, and the whispers from the ether speak loudly of doorbuster deals at Macys, Best Buy, and Kohls.  The…

2022 Buick Encore GX Overview

Photo: Buick The Buick Encore GX is more than a bigger version of the Encore — it also boasts a more powerful engine and additional amenities. Here’s a look at what you’ll find on the latest model of the Encore GX. The 2022 Buick Encore GX is available across three trim levels: Preferred, Select, and…

Toyota Supra Manual Will Start at $53,595

Photo: Toyota The most highly anticipated new feature of the 2023 Toyota Supra is its manual transmission, which up until this point wasn’t available on the A91-generation car. The Toyota Supra manual was finally revealed in April, earlier this year, after months of speculation — but Toyota elected not to reveal the price. Now we…

2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD Overview

Photo: Chevrolet For a more powerful option than the standard Silverado, many turn to the Silverado HD (Heavy Duty) lineup of trucks. The 2500HD and 3500HD offer better towing capability, increased payload, more torque, and a variety of helpful features and systems. The 2022 Chevy Silverado HD arrives with a few updates, inside and out….

2023 Chevrolet Tahoe Overview

Photo: Chevrolet The 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe is a spacious three-row SUV that gained some new tech tools for the latest model year. On top of that, it received new exterior colors and styling options. Here’s a look at the highlights of this family-friendly vehicle. You can pick from six trim levels available for the 2023…

2023 Cadillac XT5 Overview

2023 Cadillac XT5 Photo: Cadillac Now in its sixth model year, the 2023 Cadillac XT5 arrives with a few new exterior colors, updated infotainment tech, and a standard compact spare tire on all trims. While still in its first generation, the new XT5 is being marketed as a “remarkably driven compact luxury SUV” by Cadillac….

What to Know Before Buying a Power Wheels Toy

Photo: DaMongMan via CC When thinking about a birthday gift for my almost-2-year-old son who is obsessed with all things that go “vroom-vroom,” the most obvious choice was some sort of battery-powered ride-on toy car. The most recognizable brand of these toys is Power Wheels, which makes pretty much any vehicle you can think of…

Ford Recycles 1.2 Billion Plastic Bottles Every Year for Parts

Photo: Ford Motor Company You’re a reasonable person who tries to avoid overusing single-use plastics but always recycles whenever you do. Because that’s a reasonable thing for reasonable people to do when they understand that the planet is slowly dying because of the things we do. But let’s digress. Assuming you’re that person, you may…