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…
Photo: Yatko In the last month, at least two women have been killed while their fatal car accidents were streamed live on social media from inside the vehicle. Two weeks ago, Nikol Barabasova was live streaming from the passenger’s seat of a vehicle. Nikol and the driver were laughing, joking around in the car. Suddenly, you…
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 will show off new safety systems in the 2016 XC90 at the 2015 Enhanced Safety of Vechiles Conference in Gothenburg, Sweden It’s no secret in the auto industry that Volvo leads the way when it comes to safety. The brand still maintains its lofty goal of having no one killed or seriously injured in…
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…
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…
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)….
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
The 2021 Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE EcoDiesel Photo: FCA The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has named the 2021 Ram 1500 Crew Cab a 2021 Top Safety Pick. This model is both the first and only pickup to earn the rating this year. More Info About the 2021 Ram 1500: The truck’s best features Why…
Photo: Hyundai Hyundai already introduced the 2022 Tucson a few months ago, and now the automaker is providing a more detailed look at this sweepingly redesigned SUV. The Tucson’s radically reworked exterior is rightfully grabbing the most attention, but there’s a lot more, too. New green powertrain options, expanded performance features, and the latest connective…
That poor, poor car Video: Generaatoririhm via YouTube Director, producer, writer, and lead-actor H.B Halicki’s 1974 crime film is famous for multiple reasons. To begin with, he performed all of his own stunts, both driving and otherwise. He was even involved in a nearly fatal accident during filming, which saw his vehicle spin into a light pole…
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