Safe Fall Driving: How to Avoid a Deer and What to Do if You Can’t

Deer season is almost here; stay safe this fall with some practical strategies Photo: Dwight Burdette One-point-five million deer-vehicle collisions happen each year, according to an estimate from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Car incidents involving deer peak during deer breeding season, which runs from October through early January. Although autumn isn’t here…

Toyota Announces TeenDrive365 Video Challenge Finalists

Toyota’s TeenDrive365 program teaches young drivers how to stay safe behind the wheel When you first pass your driving test, chances are you’re committed to being safe behind the wheel and becoming a good driver. But bad habits are easy to acquire, especially when you see your peers performing actions like texting behind the wheel….

Texting and Driving Up From 2012, Now Over 2,000 Times More Dangerous Than Sharks

EVERYONE GET DOWN, SHE HAS A KEYBOARD PHONE. According to a report by the National Safety Council, estimated texting-related crashes increased once again compared to last year, bringing the total percentage of all car crashes attributable to cell phones up to 27% (at least). Crashes attributed to talking on cell phones (handheld and hands-free) remained…

New Year, New Road Laws for California in 2019

Photo: Pexels Mandatory temporary license plates for vehicles driven off car lots are not the only thing that is changing out West. Check out these other new road laws for California in 2019. Noisy is costly Roads are to likely get quieter with a new noise law. That is the plan at least. Any owner…

Volvo Is Developing Biometric Cameras That Watch You Drive

We heard about Volvo’s ambitions to create a camera that watches you drive. For some time, the company has thrown its weight behind designing new safety systems and advancing autonomous driving. Now Volvo is developing biometric cameras that can monitor your health or habits while behind the wheel. Scandinavian Superior: See how the Volvo S60…

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Buyer Beware: Returning a Used Car is Next to Impossible

A used car purchase warrants a lot of positives. According to MoneyCrashers.com Writer Jason Steele, buyers of a used car can expect these pros when buying used — less expensive price tag and less depreciation than a new car; little or zero sales tax; decreased vehicle registration fees; and because cars are now engineered with…

Jay Leno Drives David Spade’s 1987 Buick Grand National

If there is one thing that Jay Leno’s Garage has taught us, it’s that a lot of stand-up comics are car guys. In addition to the host’s own well-documented obsession with all things motorized, the show has featured quite a few comedians in cars (though, perhaps to avoid copyright infringement, they’re never shown getting coffee)….

There Are Now 1 Million Vehicles on the Road with Honda Sensing Tech

Honda announced it has now sold a million vehicles equipped with Honda Sensing, a suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies including road departure mitigation, adaptive cruise control, and automatic emergency braking. By the 2022 model year, the Japanese automaker intends to have Honda Sensing offered as standard equipment across its entire lineup. It is already…

Toyota Invests $5 Million in American Center for Mobility

Toyota has today announced its intent to support the American Center for Mobility (ACM) as a Founder-level sponsor with a $5 million investment that will go toward aiding the development of an autonomous vehicle-testing facility in Southeast Michigan. The facility will be constructed on the site of Ford’s Willow Run factory, a key World War…

2017 GMC Canyon Overview

The GMC Canyon mid-size pickup truck returns for the 2017 model year with a plethora of updates, including new powertrain options, as well as a range-topping Denali trim level. The 2017 Canyon manages to differentiate itself from its corporate cousin, the Chevy Colorado, thanks to a tasteful and classy exterior design that looks quite similar…

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Four Tips for Packing Light on a Road Trip

Don’t be tempted to take everything plus the kitchen sink when embarking on a driving adventure. Just because you don’t have to abide by confusing, complicated rules, strict measurements, exorbitant fees and tricky specifications like you would if you were taking a plane to your destination (one of the major reasons you decided to drive…

2021 Subaru Ascent Scores IIHS Top Safety Pick+

2020 Subaru Ascent Photo: Subaru When a new vehicle reaches the market, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety — or IIHS — puts it through a rigorous series of tests to determine how well it can protect you and your loved ones. This year, the 2021 Subaru Ascent scored the organization’s highest honor: A Top…