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 protections. Now, it looks like Uber drivers are getting their rights after all—at least in Seattle. Want to Start a Carpool? Follow these tips for…
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 automotive parts into your newest home decor. With a little bit of soldering, electrical wiring, and imagination, you can practically recycle your entire car into…
Tommi Makinen, team principal for Toyota’s World Rally Championship (WRC) team, has said he is more than willing to make a test seat available for Formula One world champion Kimi Räikkönen. “He hasn’t tested anything now, but why not?” Makinen asked. “If he wants to drive the car I can let him, no question.” Räikkönen…
Photo: Kaique Rocha As empowering as it can be to hop in a vehicle and cruise around town, sometimes you just want to take in the sights a bit more slowly and in a more earth-friendly way, by walking or biking. Or maybe you prefer to take the bus or a rideshare car when commuting…
You might want to invest in aftermarket products or accessory upgrades to enhance your car’s aesthetics or style. But, did you know that there are modifications that you can do to improve your car’s performance that won’t necessitate you driving only on a racetrack? Learn How: Mitsubishi and Google are teaming up to provide next-generation…
Photo: Joshua Rothhaas In the Lee-Miles neighborhood of Cleveland, an unfortunate aunt not only had her car stolen, but also her 5-year-old nephew. The incident happened at a Shell gas station around 2:15 pm on Wednesday. What the woman intended as likely an errand inside the gas station and back to her car turned into an…
Even before Lara Croft appeared in live action films as portrayed by Angelina Jolie, she was a celebrity. Having starred in multiple successful Playstation titles — beginning with Tomb Raider in 1996 — the fearless, adventurous video game heroine was a famous face (and body) in the late 1990s. Having become known for her globe-trotting, tomb-raiding escapades,…
Get ready to party! There’s a new season of Floribama Shore comin’. Photo: MTV Chi-chis up! It’s about to get real… Southern. While watching the season one finale of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation (don’t judge me), I thought about Pauly D’s intense love of Cadillac as he drove an Escalade to club Eleven before DJing…
Though Thanksgiving isn’t over yet, it’s not too early to start brainstorming ideas for your Christmas wish list. Here are just some of the auto-related accessories we’d like to ask Santa for this year. Front-Wheel or Four-Wheel Drive? Learn the differences between drivetrains to determine which one you should go with Rebecca Bernard I would…
It’s easy to understand why “Friends” gained so much traction in the 90s and had 10 seasons’ worth of episodes. Anyone who’s watched a few episodes of of the show can testify to its addictive nature. Since colder weather is the perfect time to binge-watch screen productions, we think it’s the perfect time to take a…
Next year marks the 65th anniversary of the Corvette, and though the traditional 65th anniversary gemstone is blue sapphire, Chevy has chosen instead to commemorate the milestone with carbon. Today the bowtie brand announced that a new Corvette Carbon 65 Edition will be offered on 2018 Grand Sport 3LT and Z06 3LZ models. Available this…
Say hello to 42-cubic feet of available storage space! Photo: © General Motors The Cruze is already Chevrolet’s best-selling vehicle around the world with more than 3.8 million cars sold since it first became available in 2008, and sales might grow even higher as Chevy has just announced the 2017 Cruze will be available as…
What sounds better than a supercar so exclusive that the manufacturer required potential buyers to fill out an application for the chance to own one of around 400 units produced? How’s a somehow even more limited version of that same supercar sound? That’s what you’ve got with the Ford GT Competition Series, an even more…
Pascal Wehrlein was fortunate to find a seat in Formula 1 for the 2017 season after his former team declared bankruptcy, but it may be a while before he actually comes back to sit in it. While representing Germany alongside fellow F1 driver Sebastian Vettel, Wehrlein flipped his car and suffered a back injury, which—though…
We doubt North Carolina will have an 80 mph speed limit anytime soon I’m not going to lie—I don’t think going one mile per hour over the speed limit is considered speeding. Yes, I know that it technically is, but I also know that the likelihood of getting pulled over only being one over isn’t…
2019 Chevrolet Silverado High Country Per CNBC, former owners of luxury vehicles are now turning to upper trim level truck models for their next ride. While the average pickup on the market today costs around $50K, upscale buyers are shelling out $70-90K or more to procure the most decked-out versions of their favorite truck. Chevrolet…
Kids in hot cars unattended can spell disaster. Think before you get out of the car. This summer is only just halfway over, but already there have been a staggering number of reports of parents leaving their children unattended in hot cars in the last few months alone. With plenty of information available about the…
Competition-beating space and tech in the 2018 Kia Cadenza landed the sophisticated sedan a repeat victory from the editors of U.S. News & World Report as the “Best Large Car for Families.” After evaluating 126 new minivans, SUVs, and cars, in the categories of reliability, cargo volume, seating space, safety, and suite of family friendly…
As we pass from July into August, one thought is sweeping across the nation: “Holy crap, school is starting soon.” Then, for some of those people, the next thought is “Man, it would really be good to have a car to get there.” Kelley Blue Book has those people’s backs, compiling its list of the…
Porsche India said it is very happy to work with the Jubilant Bhartia Group Jubilant Performance Cars has recently been appointed as head of operations for Porsche Centre Mumbai, effective immediately. Jubilant Performance Cars is a subsidiary of Jubilant MotorWorks, which it is part of the Jubilant Bhartia Group. The Jubilant Bhartia Group is a very large Indian…
Suspended Jets defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson is facing traffic tickets and one charge of resisting arrest for an incident outside of St. Louis, Missouri, where he was seen driving at speeds up to 143 mph with a 12-year-old in the car before running from police and attempting to hide in a driveway. Sheldon Richardson According…
Kids between the ages 4-8 are 45% less likely to be injured in a car accident when using a booster The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently tested the effectiveness of 53 booster seats; 48 of them earned the highest overall safety rating of Best Bet. Booster seats are meant for kids who’ve outgrown…
The feeling of sand beneath feet is only a good feeling when said feet are on the beach. When the sand is crunching on car floors and migrating into every crevice of a vehicle’s interior, the feeling morphs into ickyness, frustration, and ugh. Sand is like glitter; it gets everywhere and never really seems to…
The 2018 Honda Odyssey and CR-V are continuing to pile on the awards. This time they were named the “Best Minivan” and the “Best Compact SUV,” respectively, in the U.S. News & World Report “Best Cars for Families” of 2018 awards. Even more impressive is that this is the eighth consecutive year that the Odyssey…
Officials at the 1965 Indy 500 prepared to test ride a fleet of Honda motorcycles As the most successful carmaker ever in number of Indy 500 wins, starts, and laps completed, Honda is more excited than most for the upcoming 100th running of the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” which will be held on Sunday, May…
The left side? The right side? How do you know? Photo: Jerald Jackson How many times have you pulled into the gas station – in a rental, a friend or family member’s car, or even your own, and weren’t sure which side the gas cap is on? It’s beyond annoying, because more than likely, you…
Baking in the sun is not only harmful to humans; it can also wreak havoc on a car. According to YourMechanic.com writer Elan McAfee, cars left to sunbathe for long stretches of time can possess an interior temperature as high as 145 degrees Fahrenheit, and the exterior temperature sizzles even more with a temperature of…
The 2017 Honda Pilot Elite Awards season continues to be kind to Honda. The Japanese automaker managed four spots on the Kelley Blue Book list of “Best Family Cars of 2017.” The experts at KBB.com found spots on their annual list for the 2017 Honda CR-V, HR-V, Pilot, and Odyssey. In making the selections of…
Ford announced on Tuesday that it has become the first automaker to develop biomaterials using captured carbon dioxide. According to the company, it is able to use CO2 to create foams and plastics that will be used in production vehicles within the next five years. The foams Ford has been able to generate use up…
If you were to take a glance at some of the content I’ve written for this site, you would quickly learn that two things I love are Formula One and simulation racing. You might imagine, then, that I would be ecstatic at the announcement that the Ferrari SF15-T—the car used by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi…
LOOK AT ALL THAT SPACE, Y’ALL! Photo: 2019 Ford Focus Vignale If there’s any one true fact that parents understand, it’s that those darn kids sure do grow up fast. Accord to a scientific study out of Australia, quickly growing kids only grow more quickly in the summer because of a reduced amount of stress,…
Marcus Ericsson, who currently races for Sauber in Formula One, will compete in IndyCar with SMP Racing in 2019. He’ll drive the #7 Schmidt Peterson Motorsports-Honda as the full-time teammate to James Hinchcliffe. Ericsson, 28 years old and hailing from Sweden, won three races in GP2 before making his Formula One debut in 2014 with…
There is, I believe, a special place in hell reserved for someone who would willingly subject themselves to a live Jeff Foxworthy performance and then boast about it after the fact. I have this revelation over breakfast—specifically, and with great pleasure, six eggs over easy, a small mountain of bacon, white toast with jam, a…
Photo: Willtron Though it was all but confirmed earlier this week, it has finally been made official that Carlos Sainz Jr will join the Renault Sport F1 team for the 2018 Formula One season. Sainz currently races for Toro Rosso, Red Bull Racing’s sister team, alongside Daniil Kvyat, who he has been firmly trouncing since…
The Chevrolet FNR-CarryAll Concept SUV Add a third row to the new 2019 Chevrolet Blazer and you’ll end up with something a lot like the FNR-CarryAll Concept SUV. Chevrolet introduced the FNR-CarryAll this past weekend at the 2018 Guangzhou Auto Show in China. The CarryAll name is a throwback to Chevy’s original SUV from 1935,…
Fernando Alonso (left) and Carlos Sainz Jr (right) Carlos Sainz Jr just can’t seem to stay in place. He was driving for Toro Rosso in 2017, moved to Renault at the end of that season, and will now head to McLaren for 2019 following the retirement announcement of fellow countryman Fernando Alonso. Sainz is currently…
Four presumably drunk men looking for a unique joyride just brought a whole new meaning to the words “car pool.” These daring and innovative lawbreakers turned an unregistered BMW convertible into a literal BMW car pool (you know, one with water and not just an extra passenger crammed into the back seat) just last weekend. The adventurous voyagers…
2014 Buick Verano U.S. News & World Report is known for being all-knowing when it comes to consumer products. So when not one, but two of your brand’s vehicles are honored with ‘Best Family Car’ awards like Buick has, you know you’ve got some prime-grade products. Both the Buick Enclave and the Buick Verano have…
Summer is here, which means you’ll probably be logging more miles on the road with your kids arguing, whining or on the rare, blissful occasion, quietly amusing themselves in the backseat. Whether it’s for a family road trip, an escape to a local amusement park, or a day of errands, focusing on car safety for…
Christina Aguilera is jumping back into music with the upcoming release of her new album, “Liberation.” To celebrate, she made an appearance on James Corden’s ever-popular segment, Carpool Karaoke. The two started off with a classic, empowering song, “Fighter.” Within a few lines, James interrupted Christina and asked her to teach him how to get the growl…
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Spring cleaning your car can be more than just getting the winter gunk (salt) off the exterior and getting the trash (and clutter) out of the interior. (Although those are worthy (and necessary) endeavors for keeping your car running well and looking good). Spring cleaning your car can be the excuse…
Photo: Holly Chaffin As a parent, you send your child off to school each morning on the big yellow bus that stops in front of your house. Have you ever considered the fact that this behemoth with which you entrust your child’s safety doesn’t have seatbelts on it? Why is it that school buses, which…
If you’re ready to go off-road on your summer road trip, then grab the wheel of the 2018 Jeep Renegade. According to U.S. News & World Report, the 2018 Renegade delivers a smooth ride with its exceptional off-road capability as well as requires a smaller investment than its sibling the Wrangler with better fuel economy…
Photo: Nicole Vaughan Are you trying to determine whether you should purchase velour seat covers or DuraPlus options? While both of these seat covers are great to use as a way of protecting your car’s seats from damage, you may still be interested in learning more about the pros and cons of each seat cover…
A new list of the world’s top green companies called Carbon Clean200… There are only three rounds left in the Rally America National Championship… Toyota has retained its top spot among automakers in BrandZ’s Top 100… The fourth-generation Toyota Supra is known as perhaps one of the most… Everybody loves watching a good automotive race….
Photo: ziyatong on Twitter As a child, I had a neon pink Barbie limousine, complete with a hot tub in the back; it sort of looked like a hybrid luxury sedan-pickup truck. I wished and hoped that someone would make a car this cool so I could buy one when I was a grown-up. Unfortunately, something…
2018 Dodge Durango R/T The 5.7-liter HEMI V8-powered 2018 Dodge Durango R/T proves that a wallet-friendly midsize SUV has substantial get-up-and-go. Learn More: 2018 Dodge Durango name Consumer Guide Best Buy Named to U.S. News & World Report’s List of Fastest Cars for the Money in 2018, the Dodge Durango R/T was lauded for its…
Pauly D Snooki Mike Sammi Ronnie JWOWW Vinny Deena DJ Pauly D Pauly D has done well for himself over the years, touring the world as a DJ in addition to his time on Jersey Shore. With his success, Pauly picked up three vehicles: a Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG and a 2008 Cadillac DTS. The Cadillac functions as his…
Sing it with us: O-H-I-O! In news that will surely make the Ohio Tourism Board very happy, the Buckeye State turns out to be a Mecca for good deals on used cars. According to a new list by The Street, which ranks the five best and worst places in America to buy a car, Ohio…
One of the most important aspects of a vehicle that so many of us take for granted is visibility. Think about it: if your vehicle has blind spots that you could fit a tank in and you find it difficult to monitor all of the goings-on on the road ahead without sticking your neck out…
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