A semi-truck carrying 120 cows overturned on the interstate today A bizarre string of car accidents involving vehicles carrying animals has ripped across the nation this week. First it was the truck full of piglets in Xenia, Ohio. Then it was the truck carrying sharks from Marathon, Florida. And now, a truck carrying 120 head…
2019 Lincoln Navigator Photo: Lincoln Motor Company The 2019 Lincoln Navigator is a hot-selling, tech-laden, powerful, and luxurious full-size SUV that, oh, not for nothing, is also pretty great if you have a family that needs lugged around. Confirming as much is the Navigator’s spot on the Edmunds 2019 Best Family Car Awards list, on…
2017 Nissan Rogue Taking advantage of every minute of the day is the only way to get things done, and if you find yourself idling in your car between meetings or appointments, it’s important that your vehicle can deliver as a mobile office. Thrillist.com writer Aaron Miller suggests investing in a police-spec laptop desk, which…
Seattle Uber driver Jon Hall drives a Tesla Model S P85D. Of course, the unanswered question in this is, “why the heck would an Uber driver be driving around a $100,000 car?” This Model S, like the rest of its all-electric brethren, received Tesla’s recent Autopilot software release, giving the car impressive autonomous driving abilities using…
[ UPDATE: Watch the video of the first 3D printed car in action! ] No, you’re not looking at the new Batmobile. This is an actual car being produced by Local Motors. This first time we heard about the new US automaker on the block, Local Motors, was when their Rally Fighter took to the Lime Rock Park…
Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet’s reliable lineup boasts active safety technology and plenty of smart, safe engineering. And according to a recent study by QuoteWizard Insurance, it looks like that dedication to safety has paid off — three Chevy models are among the least accident-prone vehicles on the road. From family haulers to hot rods, this study…
2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid The Infiniti Q50 Hybrid has been announced as part of Kelley Blue Book’s Ten Most Fuel-Efficient Luxury Cars for 2014 list. The Q50 Hybrid is a balanced fusion of performance and efficiency, generating 360 horsepower while returning an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 29 mpg city and 36 mpg highway. “With its…
Caught with his sticky fingers in the Honey Jar! Image: On Demand News Oh Bother, somebody’s going to jail! A Belarus man was recently arrested by police for stealing a Winnie-the-Pooh toy car from a Minsk supermarket earlier this past May. Belarus police released a video of the incident, which has since become viral. The…
When your car is stolen, probably the only thing that you really want is your car back. So, when a woman from Calgary, Canada, received her car back from the police, she hit the proverbial jackpot. That is, if she likes cocaine, crack, and shooting pellet guns. Legally Amazed: Watch Autotrader rave about the 2016…
Technology like Apple CarPlay is more important to UK consumers than safety tech In a world where technology is king, a recent survey has discovered that car consumers in the United Kingdom would prefer connectivity technology, such as Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, more than an advanced safety system. Color me surprised. The survey, which…
The 2014 Kia Sorento earned the first-ever TrueCar Pre-Owned Value Award If you’re looking for a new pre-owned vehicle, it’s likely you want to make sure you’re getting as much bang for your buck as possible. That’s where the first-ever Pre-Owned Value Awards (POVA) from TrueCar come in. This brand-new award recognizes 2014 model year…
Robert Kubica, the only Polish driver in the history of F1 Photo: ph-stop Formula One driver Jolyon Palmer has so far been experiencing the worst racing season of his life. Palmer has yet to bring a single point to the Renault team even as teammate Nico Hülkenberg has scored 26 with multiple and consistent top…
2019 Jeep Wrangler Photo: Jeep Winter driving is a beast drivers have to face each year. Whether it’s freezing temps, brutal winds, ice- or snow-covered roads, winter brings a set of challenges that not every vehicle can handle well. If you want to be behind the wheel of a vehicle designed to take on winter’s…
2016 Jeep Cherokee Ah, the excitement, freedom, and the out-of-control mess of a car that a road trip brings. The mess—like all messes—starts out small and innocent. A wrapper, then two…an empty water bottle, or seven…a wet towel…sandy shoes…then an entire wardrobe that’s 100% dirt and stink. Road trips mean adventure−a break from everyday life−which…
Audi bossman Bram Schot has recently bid the combustion-engine TT an unceremonious farewell — and in the same breath, announced a “new emotive model.” This new model is reported to be in the same price range as the outgoing TT, but the newcomer will be fully electric. Following in the footsteps of the e-tron GT,…
Photo: Audi Audi has expanded its A1 line — you can now drive the A1 citycarver, which brings aggressive off-road styling to a hip, upscale vehicle. Here are some of the coolest highlights you’ll find on the Audi A1 citycarver. Keep Tabs on Your Audi: Benefits of the myAudi app Exterior design Based on the…
Tiny bundles of joy need a lot of stuff, and when you are on the go with your teeny-tiny human, that means that great amount of stuff needs to be on the go, too. And, in case of emergency—say a traffic jam—the stuff you packed may not be enough. To avoid struggling through a delayed…
Is your car hiding a hidden storage compartment you don’t know about? Photo: The News Wheel Do you really know your car as well as you think you do? Even if you’ve driven it for years, there are probably many secrets lurking throughout it that you’ve never discovered. More are more cars are harboring factory-installed…
2019 Nissan Murano Its combination of quality features, great design, and overall value in its segment earned the Nissan Murano a spot on U.S. News & World Report’s list of 2019 Best Cars for the Money as the Best 2-Row SUV for the Money. Learn More: 2019 Nissan Murano Debuts in LA The four-time winning…
From its unique, square-shaped steering wheel to the new Z Mode option that lets you store performance settings, the 2020 Corvette Stingray has definitely been worth the wait. But as stunning as this beast is from the outside, its inside deserves equal attention. A range of vibrant options When customizing your new 2020 Corvette, you…
After some extensive testing, Cars.com has announced a winner in the “Three-Row SUV Challenge,” recognizing the redesigned 2016 Honda Pilot with the top honor. Cars.com tested eight different three-row SUVs that were priced below $45,000 (including destination fee). The Pilot finished first, earning 782 points from the panel of expert judges. The Pilot beat out…
According to GM, the Chevrolet Camaro is currently the best-selling sports car in Brazil. The automaker has sold more than 6,000 Camaro units since 2010. It’s yet another achievement the brand can add to its belt as it rides out the final stretch of a successful year, while anticipating its electric goals for the new…
If you’ve ever wondered which vehicles owners keep the longest, you’re in luck. iSeeCars.com recently released a study of the top 10 autos that owners kept the longest. The Chevrolette Corvette and Suburban were two notable contenders on the list. Chevy was the only other American brand besides Ford which ranked in the top 10. If…
A “shocking” addition is coming to Chevy’s commercial lineup Automakers have been introducing an increasing amount of electric vehicles to their passenger vehicle lineups during the past few months. On the other hand, one area of the industry receiving fewer electric additions is the commercial segment. However, recent reports suggest that Chevrolet is ready to expand its…
Many gearheads are familiar with J.D. Power ratings as a reputable source for finding quality-made, dependable vehicles. This entity recently named the Chevrolet Sonic as the most dependable small car in its 2019 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study. Each winner of the dependability award deserves this prestigious title due to the thoroughness of the study. J.D….
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