Usher Gets Caught Up on Carpool Karaoke

In yet another panicked effort to get to work on time, James Corden called up his friend Usher to help him use the carpool lane on The Late Late Show‘s hit segment, Carpool Karaoke. With Usher in the front seat, it’s no surprise James Corden flipped on the radio for some throwbacks. The two belted…

2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Overview

Muscle car and minivan are normally as close as it gets to antonyms in the automotive world, but leave it to Dodge to merge its iconic, sculpted muscle car styling into the versatile mold of a minivan in the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. Standard 16-inch wheels deliver a commanding on-road presence not normally felt from…

Is the Autonomous Car Revolution Upon Us?

Will we see the autonomous car revolution in 2019? Probably not. Don’t get us wrong; we’re excited about autonomous vehicles, too. A slew of articles and news releases about new self-driving concepts, testing sites, and technology have us looking forward to the day where we can lay down in our car and stare at a…

NHTSA Will Put Crash-Test Dummies in Backseats Thanks to Uber, Lyft

Crash-test dummies will soon be sitting in the backseat during NHTSA crash tests The automotive safety industry has come a long way since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) first introduced its current safety rating system for cars in 1978. Seat belts have become a mandatory safety requirement. Driver assistance technologies have practically exploded…

Toyota Seat Selfie App Helps Promote Seat Belt Wearing

Fastening your seatbelt can greatly reduce your risk of crash-related injury or death There’s a reason why seat belts exist. They help reduce serious crash-related injuries and deaths by about half. But many drivers—particularly young ones—are neglecting to wear seat belts. In an attempt to increase seat belt usage, Toyota has developed an app called…

American Women and Cars: A Historic Love Affair

Alice Ramsey and her trusty ride America is land of the free and home of the brave. Part of that legacy is the fact that, unlike some countries, women have never been banned from driving cars. While women can drive, the American automotive culture as a whole is seen as male-dominated. On Women’s Equality Day,…

2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Overview

While crossover SUVs are quickly becoming the new car of soccer moms everywhere, the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan is still holding its own in the competitive family-friendly vehicle segment. This popular minivan offers plenty of third-row space, an abundance of cargo room, and a variety of technologies that are sure to keep both driver and…

3D-Printed Electric Car Set for 2019 Market Release

While 3D printers have coined an array of items, from lamp fixtures to guitars to camera lenses, cars are one object that they haven’t produced yet—until now. Italian car manufacturer, XEV, and 3D printing materials developer, Polymaker, recently introduced the LSEV electric car. Although it’s still in the concept car stage, this 3D-printed marvel has…

Why Did Old Cars Not Have Passenger Side Mirrors?

You take many elements of modern vehicles for granted. Components that seem essential today — like seat belts, air conditioning, and automatic transmissions — were not included in vehicles until just recently. One such addition is the passenger side mirror, which you might be surprised to learn was only widely standardized a couple decades ago….

Advice on Deciding Between a New or Used Car

Photo: The News Wheel When you decide to shop for your next car, you’ll have to choose between buying a brand-new car fresh from the factory or a used car that’s been driven by other owners. There are benefits to both choices, depending on your personal lifestyle, budget, and overall preferences. Are You Shopping for…

Challenges of Driving a Right-Hand Drive Car in Canada

Photo: Jared Grove Although right-hand drive cars in Canada aren’t as prevalent as they once were, some are still active on roadways. For the most part, it’s legal to drive one in many parts of the country. However, that doesn’t mean that driving a right-hand drive car is easy. Tackle the Great Outdoors: Behind the…