First of all, there are two primary reasons your car would ever get towed: because it was illegally parked (a non-consensual towing) or because it’s broken down and you can’t move it (a voluntary towing). While there is little you can do to prepare for the first scenario, there are steps you can take to…
This article is sponsored by GoldfarbInc.com. Photo: pxhere A turbocharger is one of those engine components that only car enthusiasts know about. The rest of the world only hear about them on TV or at the mechanic’s shop. The truth is, unless you’re looking to crank more speed and power out of your engine, you…
Photo: The News Wheel Tom Dahl, president and chief executive officer for Subaru of America, presented the all-new 2020 Subaru Legacy at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show as the new generation of Subaru’s popular mid-sized sedan. Here’s a quick overview of the all-new 2020 Legacy. The 2020 Legacy will arrive with six trims: Base, Premium,…
A Lauderhill, Florida man involuntarily re-enacted the scene in Toy Story where Woody is nearly run over by a truck. The best part of waking up… Noel Evans was sleeping on a mattress on the floor in his room when he suddenly got an unexpected house guest: the back bumper of neighbor Tamera Pierre’s car. Pierre,…
2016 Toyota Prius v For drivers who like the idea of owning a Prius but want more space than the hybrid provides, the 2016 Toyota Prius v is the ideal compromise. Its wagon shape allows for plenty of cargo and passenger space, while its hybrid engine returns outstanding fuel efficiency numbers that’ll help ease the…
Goofy Road Trip Movies: Rat Race Review Paramount/YouTube Rat Race (2001) has long been a favorite movie of mine for some inexplicable reason. I think it’s all the slimy underhandedness and just the right amount of Jon Lovitz that does it for me. I even own the dang thing on VHS, which currently sits in…
A while back, I read a little bit about the Chevy Volt, and thought to myself, “Wow! This electric car stuff is really awesome! I should really buy a Volt!” However, then I thought, “I wonder what other electric cars there are.” This is the result: A list of all the mainstream electric vehicles–that is,…
Cycling is a popular mode of transport for commuters in Copenhagen. Photo: Mikael Colville-Andersen According to a Greenpeace study, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, and Oslo hold the top three spots for Europe’s cleanest and safest transport systems. Germany’s Wuppertal Institute performed the study on behalf of Greenpeace. The study analyzed 13 European capitals on a variety of factors,…
Remember when the XTS was the largest sedan in Cadillac’s lineup? Well, those days are long gone with the debut of the CT6 flagship sedan earlier this year. With thousands of vehicles sold since it premiered, the Cadillac CT6 sedan is already preparing for the 2017 model year. Blessed with dazzling good looks, a ridiculously…
The US Department of Transportation and National Highway Traffic Safety Association have released their annual overview of motor vehicle crashes and found that the number of traffic fatalities dropped 3.1 percent in 2013. While the number of lives lost on the road in 2013 (32,719) is significant, it reflects a return to relative normalcy after…
It sounds like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is a mix between the pointy-haired boss from Dilbert and a spaced-out pot head, and we’re a high school girl who keeps getting back together with her boyfriend, because he said, “I would never cheat on you…again.” Come on, baby, the NHTSA headquarters is in New…
Chevrolet is offering up to three free months of OnStar coverage this winter Just in time for winter’s worst, Chevrolet is offering drivers up to three free months of OnStar protection. “These services can help Chevy customers drive with confidence during some of the most dangerous times to be on the road,” said Paul Edwards,…
Halloween has grown from a single, magical night into something of a season unto itself. Each year, we flock to theaters and couches to watch frightening cinema classics or the latest horror hits, visit haunted attractions for the sole purpose of being scared by strangers in masks, and gather around bonfires to regale one another…
Photo: Pixabay For thrill-seekers, go-karting is the perfect way to spend a weekend afternoon. Even I dabbled in the hobby in my younger years and found it to be a great time. However, its high-speed nature and numerous moving parts can pose some risks. So, it seems worth asking: just how safe is go-karting? Safer…
Photo: Julie Mac via CC Set in a bleak, post-pandemic world, The Last of Us is widely considered to be one of the best games of all time. Since its sequel was released just over a week ago, it seemed like an appropriate time to look back at some of the vehicles that litter its…
I guarantee that the next movie will end with Optimus Prime delivering some kind of speech Believe it or not, it has been 10 years since the first live-action Transformers movie hit the big screen. That’s an entire decade of gratuitous slow-motion shots, robots turning into General Motors vehicles, and, of course, explosions. What’s more,…
Though the iconic road trip film, National Lampoon’s Vacation, ranked fourth in our 15 Best Road Trip Movies Ever post, it’s hard to say that the upcoming National Lampoon’s Vacation reboot will do the same. Don’t get us wrong—it’s got a decent cast and crew. It’s just, the idea of taking something so classic and…
A month after the 2018 Mazda CX-9 earned a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, its compact cousin has also received recognition, this time from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. When equipped with the Adaptive Front-Lighting System, the 2018 Mazda CX-5 earned a 2018 Top Safety Pick+ rating. As of…
Last year, Ford F-Series pickup trucks were the best-selling vehicles in the United States with 780,354 units moved. However, the American automaker was not satisfied with just offering the same truck again for the 2017 model year and has announced several updates regarding the new Ford F-150. Available in Regular Cab, SuperCab, and SuperCrew configurations,…
2015 Chevy Sonic General Motors announced today that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has named the midyear 2015 Chevy Sonic a 2015 Top Safety Pick. “Customer safety is of utmost importance to Chevrolet, across all segments” said Jeff Boyer, vice president, General Motors Global Vehicle Safety. “The Sonic receiving this designation is a…
2015 Ford Flex In the competitive crossover segment, it can be difficult to choose the right vehicle to fit your needs. The 2015 Ford Flex offers consumers the perfect combination of space, versatility, and features—wrapped up in a funky exterior design that can’t be ignored. What’s New for the 2015 Ford Flex The 2015 Ford…
If you love the Jeep brand, but don’t have a ton of money to spend, the 2017 Jeep Compass is a great way to break into the brand’s lineup. This affordable compact crossover has Jeep’s good-looks and above-average off-road capability that makes it extremely appealing. While it might be on its way out of the…
Keep this stuff away from your windshield. You’ll thank me later… Photo: Pixabay via CC Have you ever done something of questionable rationality in order to give your vehicle a quick fix? Something that you hoped would work but, deep down inside, you knew would likely backfire? Chances are, if you’ve ever owned a vehicle,…
The 2022 Jeep Compass earns the Top Safety Pick from the IIHS Photo: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Jeep has its first 2022 IIHS Top Safety Pick with the new Compass. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced that the Compass qualifies for the award when equipped with select LED headlights. Shopping for a New…
OnStar is launching a new ad campaign to bring the focus back to its safety services Photo: Wikimedia Commons A new OnStar ad debuting on TV today is designed to re-emphasize the GM service’s safety and security functions. The ad, titled “Horn,” shows a montage of wilderness scenes that become more and more ominous as…
If your life was in danger, and the sky was falling around you, could you depend on a Hyundai Elantra to carry you to safety? That’s the wild and adrenaline-fueled premise of the latest 2017 Hyundai Elantra commercial, which depicts the “extreme boldness” that the compact car–and its drivers–have in the most dangerous situations. In this…
The Hyundai Elite i20 wants to take you on a sporty, yet sophisticated, ride. Photo: Hyundai India Youtube As the rest of the world waits for Hyundai’s new i20 supermini car to be launched at the Paris Motor Show this October, car buyers in India now have the Elite i20 available to them. Launched this week by Hyundai…
Ever find yourself struggling to see down the road at night, even though you’re behind the wheel of a brand new car? You’re not alone. The NHTSA and IIHS test all sorts of things to determine vehicle safety—including how they perform in frontal collisions, rollovers, and side crashes, as well as quality of their crash…
2016 Cadillac SRX Photo: © General Motors The 2016 Cadillac SRX is five-passenger luxury crossover with a starting MSRP of $37,605. The 2016 SRX has already earned a five-star safety rating from the federal government, and it also comes equipped with a more-than-capable 308-hp V6 engine. The 2016 Cadillac SRX comes in four trims: Standard…
The 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Photo: Chevrolet The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety unveiled its 2020 Safe Vehicles for Teens list, which is comprised of inexpensive used vehicles that you can rely on. The organization named the 2016 and newer Chevrolet Equinox models as some of the best choices for young drivers. Saving up for Your…
We are a little more than a week away from the kickoff of the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where Mercedes-Benz Chairman Dieter Zetsche will deliver the keynote address and pull the cover back on a semi-autonomous vehicle concept. Built with LG’s Advanced Drive Assistance System, the Mercedes CES concept will be…
Summer is a distant memory but the threat of heat still exists even with outside temperatures cooling down. “CR testing showed that even when it was 61 degrees Fahrenheit outside, the temperature inside a closed car reached more than 105 degrees Fahrenheit in just one hour, an extremely dangerous and potentially fatal level for a…
Ford has been playing up the numerous upgrades that make the 2017 Fusion the best one yet—from the Fusion V6 Sport’s computer-controlled shock absorber system that helps mitigate damage from potholes to the Fusion Energi’s 610-mile range on a full tank and a single battery charge to the fancy, fancy, fancy new cup holders. Now,…
9News The typical animals drivers see on American roads are deer, opossum, and raccoons. However, in Australia, native animals such as koalas, dingos, and emus are often the disastrous victims of road incidents. It is estimated that 1 in 7 road accidents involve wildlife there. With kangaroos as the animal most involved with car crashes,…
Photo: Netflix, Inc. Netflix has become known for its adult-oriented shows and movies, but the online video streaming service has produced a myriad of original children’s programming, too. Last year, Netflix released the first season of Buddy Thunderstruck, a stop-motion animated show about a truck-racing, anthropomorphic dog. Children and adults will enjoy watching Buddy Thunderstruck,…
Volvo is known for its commitment to making the road a safer place, as was made apparent by the Swedish automaker’s Vision 2020 commitment, which aims to have no deaths or serious injuries in or by a Volvo car by 2020. Recently, the carmaker discussed its connected vehicle testing, and now it’s talking about a…
If you like the practicality of Hyundai’s models but think they’re a bit boring for your taste, the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe might be what you want. More than just a two-door version of the brand’s luxury sedan, the Genesis Coupe is a sporty, high-performance vehicle with an identity of its own. The Style of…
The Tesla Model X has been recalled for an issue with its third-row seat Photo: Don McCullough Well, it has happened again. Tesla is officially recalling another vehicle. Last year, the luxury carmaker underwent a massive recall for the Model S when it was having issues with its front seatbelt. Now, the luxury carmaker has…
In a recent Fast Lane blog post, GM covered five core child vehicle safety tips that all parents need to know. The automaker chose the summer to cover these child vehicle safety tips because “statistics show more children are born in the summer than any other time of the year,” though they purposefully failed to…
The new Ford Ranger There are really any number of bad France/America jokes that one can make when approaching the news that the French Army has opted to replace 1,000 of its fleet of Peugeot P4 jeeps with new Ford Rangers. They would almost all build upon the widely-held belief that the French are some…
Dangerous driving habits are leading to more teens involved in fatal accidents The time period between Memorial Day and Labor Day has been repeatedly dubbed the “100 Deadliest Days,” due to the fact that the number of fatal accidents involving teen drivers increases exponentially during that time. Many of these accidents are caused by a…
Sebastian Vettel testing the Halo device during practice for the 2016 British Grand Prix Photo: Jen_ross83 Nine out of ten Formula One teams voted against a new “Halo” device meant to improve driver safety, but the FIA has nonetheless decided to make it part of regulations for the 2018 season. Two devices have recently emerged…
Photo: Takayuki Suzuki via CC The Netflix documentary series Formula 1: Drive to Survive has done wonders for bringing new fans to the sport. Sadly, the third season of the show, which premiered on March 19, 2021, uses dishonest editing to dramatize death, or the potential thereof. While that’s okay in fiction, the lives of…
Photo: Holly Chaffin As a parent, you send your child off to school each morning on the big yellow bus that stops in front of your house. Have you ever considered the fact that this behemoth with which you entrust your child’s safety doesn’t have seat belts on it? Why is it that school buses,…
Meet the LA Auto Show 2016 Green Car of the Year, improved. The 2017 Chevrolet Volt takes the 2016 model’s 53-mile electric range and 42 mpg combined gas motor, adds a few optional technology features (hello, adaptive cruise control), and rolls it all out nationwide. Meet what many believe to be the best plug-in hybrid…
Officer Jeff Davis (AKA, the “Shake it Off Cop”) sings along to the hit single by Taylor Swift Dover, Delaware police officer Jeff Davis—better known to as the “Shake it Off cop”—spent twenty years behind the badge before becoming an internet sensation. A video of Davis lip-synching to the Taylor Swift song “Shake it Off”…
You can avoid a fatal crash by following easy steps In the U.S., more than 90 people die in car accidents every single day. Car crashes are becoming more and more of a problem in the world today, especially since they are such a huge cause of fatalities. It’s important to identify the causes and…
When you hear the name Cadillac, two words come to most people’s minds: Style and luxury. The 2016 Cadillac ATS-V delivers on these fronts equally in both its Sedan or Coupe design and each is capable of more than 450 horsepower, 400 lb-ft of torque, and comes complete with all the interior comfort that the luxury…
2014 Ford Fusion The 2014 Fusion will see only a few minor changes with a new 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine option and new features, such as inflatable rear seatbelts, a heated steering wheel, and ventilated front seats. 2014 Ford Fusion Exterior With a sleek silhouette and distinctive styling, the 2014 Fusion model has a more modern…
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…
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