A family embarking on a road trip When your family stops at drive-thrus and your kids play games in the backseat, it’s easy for your car to get messy during road trips. In order to keep your car clean, try out these simple hacks during your next family road trip. Must-Have Necessities: Items to pack…
If you read any article about car care in the winter, there’s… Even in the most luxurious models, sitting in a car seat never… Cars have not changed much since they were invented over a century… Now that the 2020 model year is getting ready to launch, automakers… If you’ve been paying any attention to…
With so many major car manufacturers and tech companies in the self-driving car race, it’s hard to keep up with each one’s progress. Each one has a different proposed release date for their self-driving car contribution. Some manufacturers have modified those proposed release dates based on how fast or slow the technology development and design…
Honda tends to clean up once it enters awards season, and this year is proving to be no exception. Today the Japanese automaker was managed to have three vehicles featured on the 2017 Best Cars for the Money list published by US News & World Report. The 2017 Honda CR-V, HR-V, and Fit were the…
Millennial moms: Oh yeah, this is a fancy one Photo: Stellantis The Chrysler Pacifica has earned the Parents Best Family Car 2022 award for Best Luxury Minivan, marking three straight years that the Pacifica takes home one of the magazine’s top honors. Parents targets busy, millennial moms searching for a reliable vehicle for their families,…
We all love our cars, and try to treat them well. Despite our best intentions, sometimes the interior of a car will get wet, either from a grocery spill, an open window in a rain storm, or a poorly maintained door seal. Once the water is in, though, how do you get it out? Dirty…
As we get into the second day of the last week of matches in the group stages, we see two teams from Group D battle it out for a win that will score one country passage to the knockout rounds of the 2014 World Cup. Those two teams, Italy and Uruguay, each come off one…
Toyota’s global best-seller, the Corolla What we are about to tell you is probably not surprising, but bear with us and try to act shocked. So far this year, the Toyota Corolla is holding its own as the best-selling model in the world. Yep, the entire world. The reason this shouldn’t come as much of…
Photo: Hyundai New devices and safety features are appearing in cars every year. Vehicle manufacturers are in competition with each other to develop the next best thing in car technology. Here are five breakthrough safety features to look for in your next ride. Adaptive Cruise Control slows down and speeds up automatically to keep up…
Are you ready for all these people to show up in your car? Yeah, doesn’t seem so safe now… Photo: HyundaiUSA Ever wish you could squeeze a dozen people into your mid-size sedan? Ever imagine doing so with a bunch of strangers? Well, according to Hyundai, its patented Blue Link® can make it happen. Well… kinda. Hyundai’s…
2020 Nissan Sentra Photo: Nissan As they enter the workforce, college graduates need a reliable, budget-friendly, and technologically advanced car. Autotrader recommends the 2020 Nissan Sentra, among others, on its list of the 10 Best Cars for Recent College Grads. Need a Starter Car for Your Teen? Check out the 2020 Nissan Sentra The 2020…
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It’s not an exaggeration to say that “A Streetcar Named Desire” is one of the most iconic and appreciated stage plays ever penned by Tennessee Williams. However, even though the original Broadway production debuted in the late 1940s, most people remember it best as the Elia Kazan-directed 1951 film adaptation that launched Marlon Brando’s rise…
Photo: Chevrolet The Chevy Corvette Stingray is an official semi-finalist for the title of 2020 North American Car of the Year. Along with 11 competitors, the Corvette Stingray was voted onto the prestigious list by panel of 50 journalists. Check Out: 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray revealed Starting today the jurors will get to have even…
Car insurance is one of those annoying things that you both need… Whether you’ve slid into a ditch because of slippery conditions or swerved… Now that March is here again, daylight savings time returns to move your… The act of buckling your seat belt should be the biggest no… When you’re involved in a car accident,…
Ever wonder what the meaning behind your favorite automotive company’s logo is?… Do you find yourself confused about which car brand is which? Or… Being that it’s a European brand, those of us in the United… For the past month, we’ve been on the edge of our seats… Car badges may have begun…
Jack Roush (left) shakes hands with new Roush Fenway Racing driver Brad Keselowski Photo: Ford Former NASCAR Cup Series Champion Brad Keselowski has a new home at Roush Fenway Racing. After he was announced as departing Team Penske “to pursue other opportunities within the sport,” Keselowski was revealed Tuesday as the new driver of the…
There`s a growing interest and demand for the use of window tints in many cars worldwide, and it`s easy to see why. Window tints come in different a variety of degrees to cater for the different permeation limit and tolerance. If professionally installed, window tints offer an aspect of aesthetic allure and a pleasing glamour….
Car hackers like Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek, who hacked a Jeep from miles away, are becoming more prolific and can now unlock vehicles with keyless entry Photo: YouTube The automotive industry is morphing into a wonderful world of innovative technologies, but there is one major flaw that we must consider—the vulnerability of such technologies….
Photo: spamforpic via Pixabay License If you’re familiar with the popular comedy advice podcast “My Brother, My Brother and Me,” odds are you’re well acquainted with the brothers’ penchant for creating absurd characters and spiraling into what I once called “hysterical madness” at the drop of a hat. For reference, look no further than this…
2020 Nissan Rogue Photo: Nissan The Rogue has been a popular choice in the Nissan lineup for its innovative tech, advanced safety features, and fun-to-drive performance. Recent praise comes from the editors at U.S. News & World Report who just named the well-equipped SUV to its list of the 12 Compact SUVs with the Most…
As the industry moves closer to autonomous cars, it’s normal to anticipate the extra free time that giving up the driver’s seat will bring. But, if you’re a part of the one-third of Americans who get carsick, you might not be able to fully enjoy this imminent freedom. Yet there’s some good news — a team…
The 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Photo: FCA PARENTS magazine recently honored the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid with a 2020 Best Family Cars award. The minivan earned the award for having a nice balance of family-friendly amenities and safety features. Designed for Family Road Trips: Features of the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid needed to…
We all have strange childhood memories. As a kid, you learn more about the world around you every day, and that includes trips in the back seat of your parents’ car. We decided to take a trip down memory lane and think back on some of our favorite — and potentially traumatizing — childhood car…
Click here to buy your own organizer! When you have the inclination or need to clean quickly clean out your car’s cabin, the trunk typically becomes a catch-all for all the loose objects that had been floating around in the back seat. Over time, the trunk becomes filled with loose objects like emergency tools, grocery…
The Virginia House of Delegates (the lower of Virginia’s two legislative houses) has passed a bill that would let police issue $100 fines to drivers caught smoking in cars carrying children aged 7 or less. This isn’t to say that police could pull you over if they saw you smoking with a child in the…
Photo: ajmexico via CC As a heat wave baking the East continued this past weekend, flying temperatures inside automobiles claimed the lives of two more children, one in Missouri and one in Florida, raising the total number of children killed by heatstroke in vehicles this year to 23. This year has been especially deadly for…
“Cars are for adults.” That’s not a phrase you’ll hear in Hyundai UK‘s new series of advertisements. In four commercials for the Santa Fe, i20, i40, and Tucson, sales representative Steve gives a Hyundai showroom tour to four special VIPs: Isla, James, Rafferty and Noah. The surprise is that none of these customers are old…
One of the big milestones in your life as a parent will be the moment you realize that your teenager is old enough to drive. While your mind whirls with concerns for their safety and your bank account, you’ll eventually have to consider, “What car should they drive?“ You may intend to hand down your…
Being a passenger in a car is certainly not as stressful as… It’s easy to take modern seat belts for granted — but they… The Buckle to Drive feature from Chevy, designed to help teen drivers… While I’ve not carried a child in my womb, many… Seat belts are some of the most…
He even has his own street in NYC Photo: swikes Everyone who remembers the original Law and Order series on NBC, watched Beauty and the Beast as a child, or had movie nights with their friends to watch Dirty Dancing has a soft spot in their heart for Jerry Orbach. When he passed away in…
Photo: Griffin Steinfeld Outside of having an Oscar-nominated sister and snapping candids with celebs on red carpets, Griffin Steinfeld is making a name for himself in the auto world. The 24-year-old was a NASCAR driver from 2012 to 2014, driving in the K&N Pro Series West. After creating a YouTube channel in 2012, Griffin uploaded…
2020 Chevrolet Sonic Photo: Chevrolet As a recent graduate, you’re probably equally excited and overwhelmed about your next chapter. There’s so much to do and figure out, including deciding on what car to purchase. In order to reduce at least some of your stress, U.S. News & World Report put together a list of the…
Hello, and welcome to In the Rearview, where I bring you the week’s top car news, even when it makes me very worried about all of our safety on the road. This is especially true for this week, which is filled with various serious and less serious tidings of doom. Our first doom tiding (dooming?)…
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Jay Leno endorses the power of the Dark Side. What else is new? If you are one of those people who will always think of Jay Leno as late night television’s greatest villain, prepare to seethe with righteous anger as you watch this gif, in which Leno laughs maniacally while driving the Hot Wheels Darth…
If you’re on the hunt to get your next vehicle at a… You’ve finally picked out the new car you’ve wanted at the dealership.… The Pittsburgh International Airport brings approximately 8 million travelers through its doors… At an event like the 46th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, you might expect… One of the best places for automobile…
Photo: North Dakota Juan Rodriguez experienced every parent’s worst nightmare. He drove to work and forgot his one-year-old twins in his hot car, causing them to pass away. Understandably, Mr. Rodriguez is overcome with grief and struggles to grasp how he could do such a thing. On Friday, Mr. Rodriguez left his house to go…
Photo: Nissan Recent Nissan modes have been earning high marks on safety evaluations, and now, the brand’s lineup has attracted the attention of Parents magazine. Three Nissan models earned a place on the publication’s list of the “Best Family Cars 2021.” Here’s a look at what stood out about the latest models of the Nissan…
Seriously, why don’t people wear their darn seat belts? Photo: Pixabay via CC The act of buckling your seat belt should be the biggest no brainer in the history of automobiles. Despite this, the percentage of people who wear their seat belt is, astoundingly, still not 100. Statistics continue to show a heavily disproportionate amount…
Photo: The News Wheel If you didn’t learn to drive a manual transmission vehicle when you were young, it may seem impossible to attempt it now, when you’ve been driving the same way for years. But just because you’re used to automatic transmissions doesn’t mean you can’t master a stick shift. Here are some tips…
A couple years ago, my wife and I were searching for a car to purchase for her, after her last set of wheels decided to retire early. Intent on finding a used car in good quality and at a decent price, we went on a scavenger hunt inspecting used cars at local dealerships and private…
2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer ACTIV Photo: Chevrolet Summer, fall, or, for those very brave, winter camping trips will help you embrace and appreciate the great outdoors while making memories with your loved ones. If you are itching to get on the road for a bit of camping, you need a vehicle that can keep up. One…
Photo: Nissan If you’re looking for a new car for your teen driver that fits your budget of $30-35K, you need to put the 2021 Nissan Altima on your radar. It just took the top spot in the car category at that price point on U.S. News and World Report’s List of the Best Cars…
Newer drivers in the United Kingdom are probably familiar with Young Driver, an organization that offers driving lessons to teenagers under the age of 17, getting them versed in driving before ever getting their licenses. However, now Young Driver is looking to do a little more than that, with an age group a little bit…
Photo: Toyota The Toyota Prius Prime is getting numerous upgrades for the 2020 model year, following in the footsteps of the regular Prius, which was redesigned for 2019. Claiming that “Prime” is a fitting name for the car, as it is “the most technologically advanced, best-equipped Toyota Prius in the model’s nearly two-decade global history,”…
James May, Jeremy Clarkson, and Richard Hammond are launching their own social network called DriveTribe It doesn’t appear that the floundering of the newly revamped Top Gear—and the fact that its host Chris Evans quit—has had any effect whatsoever on the original Top Gear trio of hosts. In fact, some might say Jeremy Clarkson, Richard…
Stepping foot on Cuba is like taking a time machine back to the 1950s. Cuban streets are lined with a variety of classic cars, which makes you feel as if you’ve wandered into the world’s largest car show. The biggest difference, though, is that these cars aren’t just for show—they are the daily drivers for…
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