Whether your teen is heading back to high school, going off to college, or starting a new job, they’re probably eager to get behind the wheel. Here’s a look at some safe and practical models for young drivers. Shopping for Your Teen’s First Car? Score a vehicle for under $10,000 Chevrolet Equinox Photo: Chevrolet The…
Honda is developing a new airbag that will work better than the current standard airbag design when your car is involved in a collision that isn’t head-on, which the automaker says is the case in 56 percent of impacts. Because more than half of collisions involve your car connecting with something at an angle, it’s…
Lincoln Nautilus SUVs built after March 2021 earn the IIHS Top Safety Pick Photo: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety The new and improved 2021 Lincoln Nautilus is bringing home one of the top honors for safety. The latest Lincoln Nautilus earned the 2021 Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Future…
Pictured (from left to right): Wendy Durward, Director of Infiniti Canada, Christian Meunier, President of Nissan Canada and Tim Franklin, Senior Manager of Product Planning for Infiniti Canada At last week’s Montreal International Auto Show, Infiniti was given not one, but two awards by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). Infiniti earned the AJAC…
A new report warns that an increasing number of Americans are using their smartphones in more dangerous ways behind the wheel. New research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety indicates that drivers were seen talking on their phones less in 2018 than in 2014, but were manipulating their phones in other ways 57% more…
Buckle Up for Life educates parents on car seat safety If you’re a proud parent, you know that nothing is more important than ensuring the safety of your child while you’re on the road. Yet every year, hundreds of parents install their children’s car seats incorrectly without realizing, ultimately jeopardizing their safety in the event…
For the last three years in Formula 1, Mercedes has won everything there is to win while setting numerous records along the way. Never before in the history of the sport has a single team been so dominant for so long—but the new 2017 regulations were supposed to shake things up and, with a little…
Subaru is making headlines with its updated and new models this year. New for 2014 is a host of revamped technologies throughout its lineup. For example, the Legacy and Outback will see audio upgrades and new standard features. In addition, Subaru will utilize its award-winning EyeSight® (which is the highest-rated front crash prevention system by…
Gran Turismo 5 by IGN games. Ever wanted to enjoy the excitement of racing a turbocharged McLaren MP4-12C through the Champs-Élsyées? How about kicking in seventh gear and overtaking someone at 150 miles-per-hour under a beautiful sunset, or powering your way through a nasty crash in a high-stakes competition? For many people, the thrill of…
Preventing drinking and driving Photo: Pixabay Over the course of the decade, the number of in-car Breathalyzers has greatly increased. While the device can help reduce drunk driving, a New York Times investigation shows that it may also lead to distracted driving. Keeping Your Teen Safe: Choosing their first car How the Breathalyzer works LifeSafer…
The 2014 Chevy Tahoe offers a few changes from the past year. Because a new generation of the full-size SUV is expected to launch in the 2015 model year, there aren’t many changes to the 2014 Chevy Tahoe with the exception of a few new standard features, like power-adjustable pedals, remote ignition, a rearview camera,…
Photo: The News Wheel With all of the new technology available in cars these days, the dream of the perfect road trip is more advanced than ever. Beyond hitting the road with the windows down and music playing, dashboard GPS systems and hands-free calling technology means you’ll likely never get lost or lonely. Unfortunately, some…
It’s been a while since our last a significant recall post, in a year that’s so far been pretty quiet on the recall front when compared to 2014. But this week, Toyota announced it was planning to recall around 112,500 vehicles for various potential safety issues. The 2015 Toyota Camry is included in this latest…
With more than 100 standard and available safety features, including the “superior”-rated Automatic Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Warning-Plus driver-assist technologies, the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica continues the model’s trend of earning high marks from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The 2019 model is officially an IIHS Top Safety Pick. Check Out: 2018 Chrysler Pacifica…
A Honda Fit “Races to the Clouds” at the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb For the third consecutive year, Honda is sponsoring the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the legendary “Race to the Clouds” that will have its 93rd running on Sunday, June 28, 2015. Honda vehicles will be participating in the event…
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