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…
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