Dear fellow Ohioans, I think we need to talk. It’s about what I have come to think of as “My Way” syndrome. I came up with this little moniker after a road trip to Michigan and back brought me some perspective, and it means this: people from Ohio, in general, seem to have a higher…
The all-new 2020 Honda Jazz gets a first-in-segment front-center airbag Photo: Honda Honda wants its all-new Jazz e:HEV to be one of the safest vehicles around, so it did one of the things it does best: innovate. The result is new first-in-class, first-for-brand front-center airbag technology that keeps drivers and passengers safer in the event…
2014 Chevy Volt earns a Top Safety Pick+ rating ©GM The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Volt recently earned a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) thanks to its available Forward Collision Alert. Even more impressive, the Volt was the only one of twelve small cars that were tested to earn…
Jon Ikeda, Vice President and General Manager of Acura, reveals the 2018 Acura TLX in New York Today in New York, to kick off the auto show, Acura revealed a refreshed 2018 TLX. The new and enhanced performance luxury sedan features three distinct variants, an Acura Precision Concept-inspired design, an all-new TLX V6 A-Spec, and…
The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander has been named a Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) when equipped with the optional Touring Package, marking the fourth consecutive year that the seven-passenger crossover SUV earns the award. After its evaluations of 2016 model year vehicles, the IIHS toughened the criteria for the Top…
2015 Infiniti Q70 pricing has been revealed (pictured: Q70L) As you may well know, Infiniti is launching an extended wheelbase version of its Q70 for the 2015 model year in addition to the standard wheelbase model and the hybrid. If you’ve been thinking about picking any one of these models up when they release this…
©GM As GM rolls out one of its most impressive technological features to date, the Buick Verano gets standard 4G LTE Wi-Fi connectivity to its list of features for 2015. New drivers will enjoy a three-month/3-gigabyte data trial, after which a subscription is required. The Wi-Fi hotspot can accommodate up to seven mobile devices. Model…
The vibrant, kinetic style of Japanese animation is the perfect form for depicting the emotion of driving. From thrilling, high-speed races to tense, emotionally-jarring confrontations, automobiles are an integral part of hand-drawn storytelling. Just as anime shows and movies are filled with colorful human (and animal) characters, so are there many unforgettable cars that are…
Photo: Kroger After safely completing thousands of deliveries in Scottsdale, Arizona, Nuro and Kroger are rolling out a fleet of self-driving delivery vehicles to serve customers in Houston, Texas. But there’s one big difference — in Arizona, Nuro used modified versions of electric cars that are currently on the market. Texas residents will enjoy service…
Opel has priced its new Mokka X (ostensibly the Euro-spec 2017 Buick Encore, for all y’all Americans) starting at €18,990 and made it available to order throughout Europe. The Mokka X Edition will start at €21,690 and offer additional features including leather steering wheel, air conditioning, 17-inch alloy wheels, Opel OnStar, and Radio R 4.0…
With New Year’s just around the bend, it’s not too early for people — and states — to set goals for 2020. For instance, one of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s goals for 2020 is to make distracted driving a primary offense for drivers of all ages. Time to Recharge: Know when it’s time for a…
If you happen to live in a house adjacent to a busy or steep stretch of road, you might occasionally experience a dinged mailbox or other types of property damage. For instance, this house in Richmond, VA recently experienced its second collision from a car in just six months. According to Ameriprise, 60 drivers crash…
2014 Chevrolet-Impala is a Chevy 5-Star Vehicle With the 2014 model year vehicles on the horizon and already rolling into showrooms across the country, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has begun awarding its famed 5-Star Overall Vehicle Scores to worthy models. The folks at Chevrolet must be more than pleased with what they’re…
The 2014 BMW 3 Series Diesel For the 2014 model year, the 3 Series will see a new addition to its family with the arrival of a four-cylinder diesel engine, while losing the 3 Series Coupe to be renamed for 2014 as the 4 Series. On the other hand, the wagon will get a bit…
Selfies will soon become more than a cry for attention posted to social media. These self-taken pictures are going to be a big part in Uber’s newest security measures as the transportation company unveils its Real-Time ID Check feature for its drivers. The feature uses Microsoft Cognitive Services to keep both drivers and riders safe….
For decades, Formula One races have begun on Sunday at 2 PM local time. That could change for the 2018 season, as the sport’s new owners Liberty Media are said to want to shift the entire weekend schedule back by one hour and to set the new race start time at 3:10 PM. According to…
A survey commissioned by Ford Motor Company of Europe found that a startling number of European drivers aged 18-to-24 years old have engaged in one behind-the-wheel behavior or another that is associated with a higher frequency of road fatalities during the summer. According to the World Health Organization’s Global Status Report on Road Safety 2015,…
Some auto manufacturers are struggling to keep their sales trend going up, but not Subaru. The company’s American division reported record sales in September, marking the 82nd consecutive month of yearly month-over-month growth. In total, Subaru sold 57,044 vehicles in September 2018, a 3.5 percent increase over September 2017, as well as year-to-date sales of…
12 GM Vehicles Named to IIHS List of Recommended Used Vehicles for Teens ©GM In a time when many question the safety of older GM models, given the recent ignition switch recalls, it is refreshing to report that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has placed 12 GM models (ranging from current and defunct…
“Mad Max: Fury Road” makes it challenging to tell what real-world cars you’re looking at, but there are some classics behind all that dust. Scott Park is a visual artist who specializes in creating unique illustrations of classic movie and television cars, such as the “88 Miles Per Hour” poster he made last year, which…
Photo: Globovisión When talking about falling oil prices, we have primarily focused on its effect on the oil-producing countries of the Middle East, the sales of larger vehicles, and briefly about how low prices will more than likely start emptying downtown areas. However, there is one country that is facing far harsher consequences than marginally…
Just because summer is done, doesn’t mean you’ve lost your chance for a road warrior adventure—Labor Day is just around the corner, which means an extra day for a free-wheeling journey! Plus, if you’re reeling from some fun-time summer expenses and back-to-school bank account busters, there are ways to do an incredible road trip on…
2018 Kia Soul The Kia Soul is a hit with parents and automotive insiders. Editors from Parents magazine and automotive experts from Edmunds singled out the Kia Soul for the second year in a row when comprising the 2018 roundup of the 10 Best Family Cars. Out of 300 four-wheeled contenders, the Soul snagged a…
Photo: Danny | YouTube The renovated Zandvoort race track, which is set to host the returning Dutch Grand Prix during the 2020 Formula One World Championship, will feature a banked corner, which hasn’t been seen in the sport since the United States GP was hosted in Indianapolis. This has predictably led to concerns about a…
A grand jury in Douglas County, Georgia, has handed down indictments for 15 members of a pro-Confederate flag group, proving that you and a bunch of your buddies can’t just drive up to a black child’s birthday party in a bunch of Confederate-flag-bedecked trucks yelling racial slurs and threats without any consequences. The aforementioned beginning…
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