Photo: GMC We’ve talked about the GMC CarbonPro truck bed — and how it can shrug off water-filled steel drums and a running, studded-track snowmobile revved at full throttle. At the same time, you’ve probably seen carbon fiber race car pieces crunch and shatter during a crash. What’s the deal with carbon fiber’s durability? Simply…
Imagine this little VW driving straight down a flight of stairs while being pursued by secret agents… Photo: nakhon100 via CC For almost as long as movies have existed, there has also existed that most beloved of cinematic cliches: the car chase. The weird and wonderful world of motion pictures has no shortage of them,…
The 2021 Ram 1500 Limited Night Edition Photo: FCA The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given the 2021 Ram 1500 Crew Cab a 2020 Top Safety Pick rating. The Ram 1500 is the first pickup truck to earn this designation since the IIHS implemented a stricter testing regimen. A Trustworthy Truck: U.S. News names…
The plethora of beaches, gardens, and historical sites in the Palmetto State make it a popular destination for road-trippers. If you prefer a hotel with personality, check out one of these four accommodations in South Carolina. Sophisticated and Spacious: Meet the 2020 Cadillac XT6 King Charles Inn Head to the heart of downtown Charleston to experience…
Watch the latest Netflix shows about cars, trucking, and motorsports racing Photo: Netflix No matter what your interests are, you can no doubt find something on Netflix to suit your fancy; the variety of shows and movies in the streaming service’s library abounds. Car-lovers and gearheads have a lineup of shows available to them that deliver…
The Nissan Sentra has made the grade. After achieving high marks in… This weekend marks the start of the new Canadian motorsport series, the… A college degree is a major accomplishment worth celebrating. And what better… The first quarter of 2020 was rough for vehicle sales, but that… Each year, Nissan equips its vehicles with…
So, remember how Scott Pruitt left the office of the director of the Environmental Protection Agency amid a furious hurricane of controversy and accusations of misconduct and ethics violations? Well, before he left, one of the things he did was to order the EPA not to enforce Obama-era rules that limited sales of “glider kits.”…
Joe Don Baker is back. And this time, he’s driving considerably faster… Photo: dave_7 via CC A while back on The News Wheel, I penned an article discussing the lethargic chase scene from the movie Mitchell. In that film, the title character is played by character actor Joe Don Baker, a veteran of films both…
Photo: pxfuel via DCMA “BoJack Horseman” may have released its final episode more than a year ago, but it remains a masterpiece. It deftly balances absurd — and delightfully pun-filled — humor with heady issues like alcoholism, self-loathing, anxiety, and so, so much more. It’s an animated show about a world filled with anthropomorphic animals…
The Daytona 500 is NASCAR’s equivalent of the Super Bowl. Throughout the years it has seen its fair share of dramatic finishes, intense crashes, and underdog winners. An average of 20 million people watch the “Great American Race” every year, according to CNN. Whether you’re new to the sport or have been a fan for…
Good board games don’t just come from America and Germany; these days, they’re being made all over the world. Thanks to the popularity of tabletop gaming–and the possibilities of crowd-funding–all kinds of creative gaming titles are being released. Last year, Vorpalia Games in Spain created and released Dice Drivin’, a street racing card game inspired…
The 2018 Cadillac Escalade offers the solid structure you’ve come to love from the Escalade, with an improved powertrain and added interior features. With a new 10-speed transmission and advanced tech like standard OnStar® 4G LTE with a built-in Wi-Fi® hotspot, the 2018 Escalade doesn’t disappoint. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2018 Cadillac…
If you’re looking for a new job in the automotive industry, then you’re in luck… as long as you don’t mind waiting a decade or so for the position to open up. In an effort to share its vision for the future (and, perhaps, as a tribute to retiring Late Show host David Letterman), General…
This one is a big no-no. Drive-thru lanes at fast food chains are quickly becoming the best way to get the treat you want without having to wait in line. While there are many unspoken rules of drive-thru etiquette, it can be difficult to keep straight—until now. We’ve gathered eight of the most important rules…
Self-driving cars could completely change the face of the automotive industry Photo: General Physics Laboratory (GPL) vis Flickr As the automotive industry moves forward, there is no longer a question as to whether or not there will be self-driving cars in its future. Now, it’s more of a question as to when these vehicles will…
Hyundai has added yet another new trim level for its Elantra compact… We’ve been waiting for news on the release of the 2017 Hyundai… Back in July, Hyundai announced that it would be releasing a Sport… We’ve finally passed Labor Day, and the first NFL game of the… For the 2017 model year, the popular…
The 2018 Toyota Corolla is a compact sedan and one of the most affordable vehicles in the Japanese manufacturer’s lineup. It offers a combination of exterior style, interior amenities, impeccable safety ratings, and good-but-not-underpowered efficiency rarely seen in its segment. It has long held the title of “best selling car in the world” and it…
I’ll be honest, when they said they were adding more Guardians to the lineup, I wasn’t expecting an SUV When Marvel first announced that its next major blockbuster would be Guardians of the Galaxy, even hardcore comic book fans were a little bit mystified. I myself am pretty familiar with all things Marvel, and I…
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?)…
Mothers Against Drunk Driving has helped prevent drunk driving crashes throughout its 35 years In 1980, 25,000 traffic deaths a year happened as a result of at least one of the drivers being under the influence of alcohol. This was 50% of all traffic-related deaths. One of those deaths was that of Cari Lightner, a…
Since April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, it seems fitting that the National Safety Council would release their findings on the top things drivers do to endanger other people on the road. “Most Americans recognize risky drivers on the roadways, but they are not adopting safer behaviors themselves,” said Deborah A.P. Hersman, president and CEO of…
Helping kick-start Lincoln‘s decision to bring back models that have actual names and not just a cluster of letters, the resurgent Continental carries with it the brand’s historic reputation while helping to usher in a new era for the brand. The Continental carries on for yet another year, bringing along the same subdued refinement and comfort it has become known for….
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is a fresh challenger in the ultra-competitive and saturated compact crossover SUV segment, where it will have to battle against the likes of the Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 for supremacy. Fortunately for the Chevy Equinox, it has what it takes to win the fight on most fronts, particularly when it…
The 2018 Toyota C-HR is an all-new vehicle in the Toyota lineup designed to meet growing demand for subcompact SUVs. Overall, it makes a good first impression, with excellent handling, numerous standard convenience and safety technologies, and an interior far roomier than you would expect. Curiously, it left some features off the table, like all-wheel…
2019 Chevy Equinox The 2019 Chevy Equinox is a great example of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s goal of helping drivers prevent accidents with pedestrians as the small SUV offers a front pedestrian braking system. This system, which has just been evaluated by the IIHS’ new testing criteria, has earned an advanced rating. Learn…
April 17 is one of the most meaningful days on the Ford holiday calendar, and not because it’s within striking distance of Rex Manning Day. It’s National Mustang Day, and this year marks the 60th anniversary of the legendary pony car’s debut at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. And what better way to celebrate…
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…
Researchers at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (uncomfortably and vaguely worryingly abbreviated as “CHOP”) in the Center for Injury Research and Prevention and researchers from the University of Pennsylvania recently published their new study that concluded that young drivers are most likely to crash shortly after becoming licensed, when they don’t have much experience. Shocking,…
Pictured: What most Hot Wheels look like after a couple of days in a kindergarten classroom Classic automobiles can oftentimes get pretty roughed up, thus requiring an extensive restoration. What tends to get roughed up even more than the actual cars are the Hot Wheels models based upon those vehicles. Years of crashing Hot Wheels into…
Photo: FORMULA 1 | YouTube How to begin describing the 2019 German GP? It had everything. Changing weather conditions, bold strategies that worked for some teams and not others, unpredictable outcomes, spins, crashes, multiple safety cars, dramatic penalties, comeback drives and rare point opportunities for numerous drivers. The skies opened on the morning of the…
My photo of the Newport Arch in 2009 In older cities and towns, it is not surprising to find bridges and tunnels that are too short for modern box trucks to fit under. When drivers are not paying attention this leads to accidents that sometimes make great memes because the trucks end up looking like…
Photo: Volvo Trucks North America Volvo Trucks North America has rolled out a comprehensive update to the Volvo Auto Hauler, featuring state-of-the-art technologies and improved payload capacity. Based on the same platform as the vocational VHD model, the Volvo VAH features new deep-drop front axles, a low-height Volvo Air Ride rear suspension, and an industry-exclusive…
All nine of the awarded Honda and Acura models earned the highest possible score… Just like the 2021 Buick Encore GX, the Insurance Institute for Highway… Double-teardrop roundabouts in Carmel, Indiana, have not only helped the city earn… The 2021 Nissan Rogue is a popular SUV in the Nissan lineup,… If you are searching for…
Photo: Steve Ahead of the upcoming 2018 United States Grand Prix, the Circuit of the Americas has installed new curbs on the inside of turns 16 and 17. The fan community has already come to call them “Verstappen curbs,” in reference to the incident at last year’s event, when Max Verstappen passed Kimi Räikkönen for…
2020 Chevrolet Equinox For any adventure the Chevy Equinox delivers a dependable performance, advanced connectivity tech to help keep you and your passengers entertained, and a well-appointed cabin that makes the journey comfy. When equipped with specific headlights, the 2020 Chevy Equinox also earns bragging rights as a 2019 Top Safety Pick from the Insurance…
Photo: Netflix | YouTube Netflix brought a lot of new viewers to Formula 1 earlier this year with a new documentary series titled F1: Drive to Survive, and following that success, a second season has finally been officially confirmed — and this time it will feature all 10 of the teams on the grid. “We…
When it comes to beloved Buick vehicles, it’s hard to beat the… Mazda’s top of the line SUV, the CX-9, has been raking in… The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that the 2017 Buick… The 2017 Grand Cherokee joins the new Dodge Challenger and Chrysler 200… The 2017 Chrysler 200 is the latest…
NASCAR is an interesting sport that is watched by two main groups of people. The first are diehards that root for their favorite driver, and the second are the thrill-seekers that like to see a good crash. Every safety precaution possible has been taken in NASCAR, but explosive, fiery crashes are inherent to the nature…
Since the all-new model launched last year, the Chevrolet Camaro feels more like a two-door luxury coupe than a traditional muscle car—and for the better. If you’re a die-hard enthusiast for American muscle, don’t worry; there’s still plenty of it left, with a lot of power under the hood and an even greater amount of…
Photo: Honda Italy’s La Gazzetta dello Sport is reporting that Honda is upping its Formula One budget for 2020 in its bid to catch Ferrari and Mercedes, but also to ensure Max Verstappen stays at the team. The Japanese manufacturer introduced its final engine upgrade ahead of its home race at Suzuka, but Red Bull…
He wouldn’t be able to drink that champagne had he won at the United States Grand Prix. Yes, it’s happened—Max Verstappen, the 18-year old who made his controversial Formula 1 debut last year and who was racing karts just three years ago, has won the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona, becoming the youngest Grand…
Boring or not, there’s no prettier race than the Monaco Grand Prix Photo: /u/radiomath I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Monaco races are almost always boring. Yes, it’s the most prestigious Grand Prix on the calendar, but that’s the only reason people go to Monaco at all; for the glamour, the heritage,…
Welcome to In the Rearview, where I talk about a few of the big stories from the automotive world from the past week. This week, due to the Los Angeles Auto Show, we were treated to a slew of new car reveals, including the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 (aka “Look, we are better than the F-150…
Mercedes teammates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg at the 2015 Monaco Grand Prix The Monaco Grand Prix is the most prestigious race in the Formula 1 calendar and indeed one of the most renowned racing events in the world. Yet for all its glamour, heritage, and money, the Monaco Grand Prix is persistently one of…
Learn more about Niki Lauda, the man who would not stop trying, in our Formula 1 profile Photo: Gillfoto In this Formula 1 profile, we’ll take a look at Niki Lauda, one of the most interesting and impressive characters to have ever graced Formula 1. And it starts before he even made it to the…
Let’s begin with an action film scenario: our debonair hero is running from something. Maybe the hero knows that there is an explosion about to happen, or maybe he’s running before a rampaging herd of some animal that has decided that straight lines are the only lines. “Anybody want to not go right into a…
A Tempe, Arizona woman has died following a collision with a self-driving Uber car, which was operating in autonomous mode. The woman, identified as 49-year-old Elaine Herzberg, was struck as she walked her bicycle across the street. The collision is under investigation, but the facts appear to be as follows. On Sunday night, the vehicle,…
States that require DUI offenders to install an alcohol interlock into their vehicle show a decreasing number of vehicular fatalities, according to a recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The in-vehicle breath-testing alcohol interlocks are designed to evaluate a person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and restrict or allow the operation of the vehicle…
Formula 1 has taken a lot of pushback from drivers and others on its “halo” safety device. However, a collision from the Belgium Grand Prix has shown that, at least for driver Charles Leclerc, it’s a good thing that F1 kept with it. Safety Tech: How much do you know about one of your car’s…
The 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Photo: Hyundai U.S. News & World Report has named four Hyundai vehicles to its list of 2021 Best New Cars for Teens. The Elantra Hybrid, Kona, Ioniq Hybrid, and Santa Fe Hybrid each stood out with a mix of high-tech safety, parent-friendly connectivity, and efficient dependability. Elantra vs. Corolla: Find…
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