Despite the belief held by some that smoking pot even once will turn normal people into depraved and murderous degenerates (thanks, Reefer Madness!), the movement to legalize recreational and medicinal use of marijuana has been gaining traction in the last several years. One thing that Reefer Madness did get right (well, about as close to…
The Monaco Grand Prix is traditionally the biggest, most glamorous party on the Formula One calendar, but the tone will be a little more somber at the 2019 event. Niki Lauda, three-time F1 champion, aviation entrepreneur, and non-executive chairman to the Mercedes-AMG F1 team, died peacefully a few days ago in his sleep, aged 70,…
She took a shot She took a shot of booze Oh what a thing to do And they were all Jell-O There’s a time and a place for Jell-O shots. Driving a bus full of passengers is not one of them. This was the lesson that 53-year-old bus driver Tammy Jones learned after she was…
The 2014 Ford F-150 Tremor is all new for 2014. 2014 Ford F-150 Tremor Exterior The Tremor features a short-wheelbase, a regular cab, and delivers a sporty, distinctive appearance with its custom-inspired FX Appearance Package. The custom look features bold flat black accents, including 20-inch flat black wheels, stylized body graphics, and black badges with…
Hello, Internet. Perhaps you’ve heard the name Pat Robertson before. If you haven’t, I am envious that you have lived a life in which you have been blissfully insulated against the very existence of this sentient, human-sized malignant growth. He’s a former Southern Baptist minister, current Chancellor of Regent University, and the Chairman of everyone’s…
On August 26th, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and the Department of Transportation issued a notice of a proposed new regulation which would require automakers to equip Heavy Duty Trucks with electronic speed limiters. This is largely an action to increase the safety of motorists in the event of…
2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line and GT Photo: Kia Although the official debut of the 2022 Stinger was somewhat deflated by a handful of eager Kia dealers, the updated model is still worth getting excited about. Elevating “the game” and presented as a vehicle that’s “born to perform” by Kia, the Stinger is poised to continue…
Photo: Volvo Volvo Cars Tech Fund has invested in two startup technology companies named UVeye and MDGo. Both of the startups are based in Israel and have been developing their businesses with the help of DRIVE, a separate company sponsored by Volvo that helps start-ups get ahead. UVeye has been developing technology that can automatically…
Dayna and Dane Grant, who doubled for Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy, respectively Photo credit: Twitter Sing to the tune of John Cougar Mellancamp’s “Jack and Diane”: Little ditty, ’bout Dane and Daynaaaa/ Two stunt doubling kids filming in Namibia/ Dayna gonna fill in for a big movie staaaaaaar/ Dane doin’ the same thing, but…
Takuma Sato won the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500 yesterday after passing and holding off three-time winner Helio Castroneves in the final few laps. A record 15 drivers led at least one lap during the race, but Sato was the one to do it when it counted after the last of many caution periods….
Maybe it’s happened to you: You’re enjoying a relaxing drive on a quiet country road surrounded by trees or cornfields. Suddenly, you encounter a stop sign you weren’t expecting and have to stomp on your brakes — narrowly avoiding a collision with another vehicle in the process. As they approach intersections in heavily populated areas,…
Chrysler Group LLC already offers a bevy of driver-assist features, but the latest iteration comes in the form of the all-new Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus, which will be available on the 2015 Chrysler 200, 2015 Dodge Charger, and 2015 Jeep Cherokee. This system pairs radar and camera technology to better assist drivers in object-detection. The…
2017 Jeep Compass Trailhawk The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is so impressed by the safety features in the all-new 2017 Jeep® Compass that it’s deemed the compact SUV a “Top Safety Pick for 2017.” After scoring “good” marks after being tested in IIHS’s five simulations of: a small-offset frontal impact, a rear collision…
More than 500 people are killed every year in parking-lot accidents. Photo: Alex92287 No matter your level of skill, experience, or prudence behind the wheel, parking lots are full of potential safety hazards and danger zones. According to the National Safety Council, more than 500 people are killed and 60,000 injured in parking-lot crashes every…
Something that perplexed me when I was younger was car windows. More specifically, why don’t windshields shatter? After all, when a window on the car is broken, it shatters into a million tiny bits, but when a rock gets kicked up by a semi on the interstate, it just leaves a small cracked spot on the…
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