GM Introduces OnStar Business Solutions

The 2021 Chevrolet commercial fleet Photo: Chevrolet General Motors is now offering OnStar Business Solutions to assist companies with fleet management. This suite combines OnStar Vehicle Insights, OnStar Safety Services, Wi-Fi, and API & Data Services. The Latest Technologies: An overview of OnStar and Chevrolet connected services “We created OnStar Business Solutions so our fleet…

Hyundai Develops New Multi-Collision Airbag Tech

In many car crashes, the primary impact is followed by secondary collisions — but today’s airbag systems aren’t equipped to deploy and protect vehicle occupants in those instances. A new technology from Hyundai Motor Group could change that. The automaker has developed what it says is the world’s first multi-collision airbag system. Here’s how it…

5 Reasons to Drive the 2014 Chevy Spark

The 2014 Chevrolet Spark offers fuel economy and convenience. The 2014 Chevy Spark is more than just another city car.  Driving the Chevy Spark makes a statement.  Driving a Spark says that you don’t mind being a trendsetter and that you do not compromise.  Driving a Spark says that you care about the environment and…

2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Overview

What’s New for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class For the 2014 model year, the ML350 will now be able to be outfitted with the ML550’s AMG styling cues, thanks to a new Sport package. Also, all models will have a split-screen dashboard display that can project different images to the driver and passenger. 2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class…

2014 BMW 5 Series Overview

2014 BMW 5 Series There’s a new member of the 2014 BMW 5 Series lineup with a diesel-fueled 535d sedan. The 550i powertrain has also seen a nice boost, making 443 hp instead of 400 like last year. Two new equipment lines—Luxury and Modern—have been added, while minor exterior styling updates and more interior storage…

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Formula One Introduces Grid Kids

Last week’s announcement that Formula One would get rid of grid girls was met with a lot of controversy, though this could have perhaps been avoided (to a degree) had the FIA not waited until today to announce that grid girls would not just be eliminated but would rather make way to grid kids, which…

Tips for Driving in Snow and Ice

Winter is coming… Winter will be here before you know it, and when you’re dashing through the snow in your four-door sedan, the tires can lose traction, windshields can quickly become fogged, and the rear end of your car could go off on an adventure, all on its own. Driving in the winter can surely…

NHTSA Closes Investigation into 360,000 F-150s

NHTSA closes investigation into 360,000 F-150s from model years 2011 – 2013. In May of 2013, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into 360,000 F-150s (model years 2011 – 2013) for issues with reduced engine power during hard acceleration. No recall had been issued at the time. The near 360,000 F-150s…

Self-Driving Cars Could Spell Trouble for Organ Donation

Autonomous cars are becoming a priority around the world, because removing human error from driving will make roadways safer and cut down on fatalities in accidents. However, it has recently been pointed out that this piece of cutting-edge technology might get us where we least expect it—organ donation. According to Slate, we all carry organ donation…

Subaru Sells One Million Vehicles with EyeSight Tech

Driver assistance technology is now so ubiquitous that even a relatively low-volume automaker like Subaru is now celebrating the sale of its one-millionth vehicle equipped with its patented EyeSight suite of active safety features. EyeSight was originally introduced in 2012 on the 2013 Subaru Legacy and Outback models, and has since earned a number of…

Study Shows Saturday is the Most Dangerous Day to Be on the Road

Photo: Sporti Thanks to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), we have a lot of information about people’s driving habits. This includes the number of cars on the road, accidents, traffic habits, and auto-related fatalities. Using this data, Avvo — an online review site — conducted a study to find out which day of…

Star Wars Fans Greeted by Drunk Driving PSAs

This time of year is especially dangerous on our nation’s roadways, as it combines holiday celebrations with potentially dangerous weather conditions. Instead of waiting for Christmas next week to start the fight against drunk driving as usual, government agencies have changed the launch date of their ad campaigns to tonight’s release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Better Than…