Former MTV stars Beavis and Butthead take a 1959 Corvair for a spin in “Car Wash“ Back in October, a report entitled “Millennials in Motion” found that young people are driving less and walking, biking, and taking public transit more. It reinforced the prevailing stereotype that, rather than drive or own a car, Millennials would…
A while back, I read a little bit about the Chevy Volt, and thought to myself, “Wow! This electric car stuff is really awesome! I should really buy a Volt!” However, then I thought, “I wonder what other electric cars there are.” This is the result: A list of all the mainstream electric vehicles–that is,…
A survey of 2,002 from all across Europe reveals a surprising truth: most children think that their parents are the annoying ones on road trips. Yeah, think about that for a second if you’ve ever had two five-year-olds in the back seat screaming at one another for three hours. Ford sponsored the survey, entitled Do…
With the Summer Solstice just around the corner, you might be starting to enjoy a healthy summer sweat each time you venture outdoors in the balmy seasonal temperatures. While warmer weather is definitely a welcome change, not everyone likes melting each time they step inside their stuffy, sun-warmed vehicle after work or a day a…
With the end of the school year approaching, many parents are sending their kids off to college or new jobs out in the real world. Cars are an ever-popular practical, yet extravagant, graduation gift for some students. Anticipating parents’ stress levels, The New York Times published an article in April recommending several affordable vehicle options for 2018…
Halloween has grown from a single, magical night into something of a season unto itself. Each year, we flock to theaters and couches to watch frightening cinema classics or the latest horror hits, visit haunted attractions for the sole purpose of being scared by strangers in masks, and gather around bonfires to regale one another…
Welcome to our series, the World Cup of Cars. In this series of articles, we take a look at some of the most popular vehicles from each country competing in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and pit them against each other to see who will be the ultimate winner. We’ll be updating daily, so…
The thought of driving a car during winter’s cold temperatures and frigid conditions with no working heater is frightening. If your no-heat fear has come true due to a heater that has called it quits or is on the fritz, the following tips from Reader’s Digest writer Alexa Erickson might help keep you warm until…
This article is sponsored by Cash Cars Buyer. Junk cars are frequently thought of as inoperable vehicles that sit in somebody’s driveway or front yard, creating an eyesore. For the most part, this is true. However, you could also have a car that’s simply not worth keeping around, and you could get some serious cash…
To play McConaughey, Jim Carey was made to look as haggard has his career has been for the last decade This weekend, Saturday Night Live—which hasn’t really been funny whatsoever this season—was hosted by reputable funnyman/rubberface Jim Carrey—who hasn’t really been funny since the year 2000. Carrey was there to promote Dumb and Dumber To,…
Photo: Nissan The all-new 2020 Nissan Sentra just earned the title of “Best New Car of the Year,” courtesy of Autotrader. The respected publication praises the Sentra for its impressive value, driving dynamics, and tech options. On top of that, its myriad of safety features and fresh new look gave it a leg up on…
Arm yourself with some smart strategies to overcome winter’s car care challenges Jack Frost can definitely make it challenging to preserve your car’s condition during the winter. Cold air and inclement weather can take a toll on tires’ air pressure, as well as your vehicle’s battery and braking system. Here are six winter car maintenance…
Fred Rogers takes a ride in an early EV prototype Photo: WQED, PBS If you’ve watched the popular 2018 documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor or if you watched the show growing up, you know that Fred Rogers was a progressive fellow. On his children’s television show, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, he tackled many contemporary topics….
The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic models Photo: Chevrolet Kelley Blue Book has created a list of the 10 Best Used Subcompact Cars Under $10,000, recognizing small, affordable cars that are fuel-efficient and share many features with larger vehicles. The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic took the third spot on the list. Buying Your Next Used Vehicle: Reasons to…
With a few pointers, it’s fairly simple to master your car’s LATCH system Photo: The News Wheel You might be familiar with what the LATCH acronym stands for — Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children — but you might not be aware of how to locate your vehicle’s anchors. Or how to secure a car…
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