Photo: The News Wheel You know those times when you’re sitting in the passenger seat of your friend’s car and you go to lean forward, and your seat belt locks up? Wiggle and tug as you might, the seat belt won’t loosen up and, in fact, ends up becoming increasingly constricting. Why in the world…
Cars, trucks, and SUVs release a lot of toxins into the air, and drivers and their passengers are susceptible to the dangerous effects of this air pollution every time they get behind the wheel or take their passenger seat. In other words, your commute may not be just raising your blood pressure and stress levels,…
The Parrot Jumping Sumo takes remote-controlled action to new heights Photo:CorridorDigital via YouTube Forget that special last night on television; if you want to see a real toy story, check out Corridor Digital’s latest masterpiece, “MiniDrones Blew Up My Toys!” The epic short film features all the suspense, pathos, and excitement of a summer blockbuster–only…
Every car runs into maintenance problems sooner or later. But, as the universe doesn’t seem to care what time of year it is, you may find yourself without air conditioning in your car during the summer months. Whether your car’s A/C has been broken for ages or it just went out this past week, there…
2019 Nissan Kicks Photo: Nissan The Nissan Kicks continues to be a popular SUV in the Nissan lineup, and according to the experts at U.S. News & World Report, it is also a good option for drivers who are vertically-challenged. Earning a 7.8 out of 10 U.S. News Overall Score, the 2019 Nissan Kicks easily…
To get ahead with car buyers, automakers are looking for ways to innovate their vehicles to create something that their competitors can’t match. The term “one of a kind” is never more apt than when applied to a custom Nissan Patrol crafted by Dubai’s King of Customs. So what makes this particular Patrol so special? …
Let me tell you about my day on Wednesday. The first part went pretty normally, coming to work, doing some writing, attending meetings and such. However, once I left work, things got decidedly less all right, as I drove halfway across the state to rescue my very bug-averse fiancée, who had discovered an infestation of…
Movin’ right along, footloose and fancy-free… Photo: CGP Grey via CC Way back in 1976, The Muppet Show hit the airwaves and started a global phenomenon. Of course, this wasn’t the first project to feature Jim Henson’s irascible creations — Kermit in particular dates all the way back to the 1950s. Nevertheless, it was The…
Face mask Photo: leo2014 via Pixabay Like many major cities, Los Angeles has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Tina Lam, the Program Manager for Brand Experience at Mazda North American Operations, set out to help her local community. In the spirit of Mazda’s ethos of putting people first, Lam and her friends began…
Photo: GMC A redesign can bolster a vehicle to greater popularity and award-worthy attention. The editors at U.S. News & World Report picked six 2021 models whose redesign set them apart. The GMC Yukon easily took a spot on its list of The 6 Most Improved Cars of 2021. Available Now: 2021 GMC Yukon “The…
The 2021 Buick Enclave Photo: Buick The 2021 GMC Acadia, Yukon, and 2021 Buick Enclave models landed on the U.S. News & World Report’s list of “SUVs With the Best Third-Row Seats in 2021.” To rank highly on this list, each SUV needed to have plenty of legroom and easily accommodate both kids and adults…
Manuals haven’t disappeared from every automotive market just yet Unfortunately for those who prefer to drive a stick shift, manual transmissions are becoming a thing of the past. A recent study conducted by CarMax found that only 3.7 percent of the company’s nationwide sales involved vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. That same study revealed that…
Photo: Toyota It’s hard to believe it’s already been three years since the Supra returned to the world. Unfortunately for Toyota, historic nameplates are a dime a dozen and no longer enough to attract customers. Fortunately for those customers, the automaker has been remarkably active when it comes to keeping its iconic sports car feeling…
2023 Nissan Z Photo: Nissan Drivers in Canada who appreciate the thrill of driving a sports car will have a new option to consider next year with the release of the 2023 Nissan Z. The latest generation model boasts a potent engine and sharp design. The 2023 Nissan Z sports car made its premiere at…
Isn’t this what you pictured yourself driving when you were a kid? Photo: Gnsin via CC Wikimeda Pokémon is huge. In the 15 years since its debut, the video game-based media franchise has become one of the most lucrative in the world, growing its fan base with each passing year and generation. An aspect of the…
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