A pair of proposals under consideration in Washington could lead to major changes for heavy truck drivers. The Transportation Department is in the process of easing federal regulations that limit the number of hours per day that long-haul truck drivers can be out on the road. Currently, truck drivers can’t be on duty for more…
Just in time for the Russian Grand Prix, Scuderia Toro Rosso has announced that Russian racing driver Daniil Kvyat would be making a return to Formula One by taking over Pierre Gasly’s seat in 2019 (Gasly, meanwhile, was promoted to Red Bull). It marks a new chapter in Kvyat’s tumultuous F1 career and relationship with…
Kia is renewing it’s contract with B.R.A.K.E.S. Teen Pro-Active Driving School The leading cause of death among 15-17 year olds is motor vehicle crashes—but Kia is looking to lessen the likelihood of teen drivers getting into car accidents. The South Korean carmaker has decided to renew its partnership with B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone…
Photo: Kia Designed to teach teen drivers how to be conscientious behind the wheel with “hands-on-defensive driver training” and classroom lessons, B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe) aims to reach 10,000 teen drivers and their parents this year. With Kia Motors America’s support, the sixth year running, the B.R.A.K.E.S. program will utilize Kia Souls,…
After Sunday’s opening race of the Chase for the Sprint Cup at Chicagoland Speedway, NASCAR drivers and Chevrolet teammates Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick got into a little brouhaha. Harvick was apparently angry that Johnson’s No. 48 Chevy SS had bumped his No. 4 car during the race, puncturing a tire and leading to his…
Rats, kittens, mice, and other critters really have no manners, boundaries, or understanding of other’s property. They go where they want and need to in search of food, warmth, and shelter, and sometimes they are so blinded by these needs, they don’t stop to consider the level of danger associated with their new digs, namely…
Photo: The News Wheel A car can look and sound incredibly cool, but if it’s not safe, there’s really no point in driving it. The 2019 Kia Stinger is easily all of the above. The appealing performance sedan was recently named a Top Safety Pick Plus by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety thanks to…
By now putting on your seatbelt before you head out on every journey should be an automatic response after getting behind the wheel or settling into the passenger seat. Why? Because seatbelts have proven themselves useful in helping to keep you protected in the event of an accident. And the notable component of its safety power…
Honda just released three new commercials promoting its SUV lineup. Each ad is narrated by brand spokesman/Wonder Years child star Fred Savage, and each highlights a different aspect of the vehicles’ available safety capabilities. The first, entitled “Wolves,” does a nice job of highlighting the 2016 Honda CR-V, HR-V, and Pilot’s available AWD—which in the…
Fewer drivers and passengers died in motor-vehicle accidents in 2018 Photo: Sporti The NHTSA’s annual tally of accidental deaths on the road comes with both good news and bad news for the safety of the nation’s drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians. The big positive is a decline in motor-vehicle accident deaths for 2018. A total…
GMC is pushing the buttons of transmission traditionalists The current automotive industry seems determined to do away with the traditional gear shifter, whether drivers like it or not. So far, the results have been, shall we say, less than stellar. With the debut of the 2018 GMC Terrain, GMC is up next to introduce a…
FOMO. It’s a powerful thing. For those not acronymically-inclined, FOMO means “fear of missing out,” and Ford says that FOMO is leading increasingly to teens being involved in road accidents because they are concerned with checking their phones on a regular basis. But a new app is hoping to curb that trend ASAP by highlighting…
The 2017 Regal wasn’t the only new Buick to earn a 5-star safety rating, as the Cascada convertible also managed the same accomplishment Photo: © General Motors When it comes to the Buick Regal, much of the conservation regarding this sedan centers on the upcoming redesigned 2018 model, but before that car reaches dealerships, General Motors…
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Movies that involve cars more often than not involve car chases. When you have a big chase scene set up, you want a vehicle that packs a lot of power and possesses a ton of muscle. So it should come as no surprise that plenty of feature films feature Dodge vehicles. From classic models to…
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