What to Know for National Work Zone Awareness Week

Ah, springtime — birds singing, flowers in bloom, and orange barrels dotting the highway. While road work zones may not be the most idyllic facet of spring, a little awareness and some safe driving can save lives. That’s why the American Traffic Safety Services Association created National Work Zone Awareness Week, which is typically observed…

Mom, Dad, Keep Your Eyes on the Road

A confined space with a whiny, crying child is the stuff of nightmares. A confined space on wheels, moving at top speeds with a whiny, crying child is the stuff of reality for many drivers. When kids are in the car, a parent’s focus on the road is often hindered by the goings-on in the…

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Delayed Again

As En Vogue once famously sang: “No, you’re never gonna get it/never, never gonna get it.” Chinese Democracy. Duke Nukem Forever. The Watchmen film. At this point, it’s probably safe to say that the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV can join the pantheon of things that spent a ridiculous amount of time in development hell. Whether it…

Mitsubishi eX Concept to Debut in Los Angeles

Mitsubishi recently announced it would soon begin to debut production models instead of concepts, as opposed to what it has done for the last two years, but already the Japanese company is making an exception. On Thursday, November 17, the Mitsubishi eX Concept will make its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show….

Mitsubishi eX Concept Electrifies Tokyo Motor Show

The Mitsubishi eX concept is the future of Mitsubishi’s EV technology Say “Hello” to the future of Mitsubishi. The Japanese carmaker took the Tokyo Motor Show by storm earlier this week, introducing multiple concept cars to the industry that reflect Mitsubishi’s future plans. One of the biggest, though, is the all-wheel-drive Mitsubishi eX Concept, which…

Milwaukee Buses Remember Rosa Parks

When you think of buses that make history, the one Rosa Parks rode in Montgomery, Alabama, probably comes to mind. Parks was arrested on Dec. 1, 1955, when she refused to follow Jim Crow laws and give up her seat to a white man on a full bus. The Milwaukee County Transit System is paying…

Mazda Reports Record-Breaking May Sales

Photo: Mazda So far, 2021 has been a good year for Mazda. The automaker recently reported an all-time record high of 42,187 sales from the month of May, marking a 69.2 percent increase compared to May of 2020. Similarly, Mazda has sold 156,562 units so far this year, which is 58.4 percent up from last year’s…

Loss of Driving Ability Impacts Older Men More Than Women

As people age, their driving ability decreases. For older men, losing their ability to drive, the freedom associated with the open road, and the self-sufficiency afforded by driving causes greater stress and sadness than for older women. Why is this? According to research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety that surveyed 2,990 people, women…

2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer Overview

Photo: Chevrolet The 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer is a small SUV that’s equally at home on city streets and on light outdoor adventures. It returns for 2022 with a handful of updates including new exterior paint colors and improved fuel economy. On top of that, it now offers new roof rack cross rails and an available…

Have a Laugh: Hyundai UK's “Honest Series” Commercials Starring George the Salesman

George, the star salesman, confused on the floor Photo: Hyundai UK via YouTube Hyundai UK has delivered a handful of successful commercials over the past couple years with its “Honest Series” comedy short films–five minute online vignettes produced by Red Bee Media. The recurring, central character is George the salesman, played by Will Owen, who deals with some of the…