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Automatic braking has become a pretty well-known technology as more and more automakers have rolled out the active safety system in their vehicles. In principle, it’s a pretty simple idea: sensors on the front tell the car when it is about to hit something, and then it puts on the brakes. How about when backing…

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…

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…

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…

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…