Photo: Ford Last year, Ford revealed that Bronco fans would get the chance to put the off-road-ready SUV to the test at events cheekily named Off-Roadeos. On Wednesday, Ford revealed that the first Bronco Off-Roadeo will kick off June 28 in Horseshoe Bay near Austin, Texas. Another Off-Road Beast: 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor is the…
Photo: The News Wheel A distracted driver is a risk to more than just themselves. If you make a habit of checking or even sending text messages while driving it’s long past time to put that habit behind you. From the dangers it poses to the financial gamble you take with each message, here are…
Photo: janeannv via CC An accessible van or SUV makes it easy for you to roll up in your wheelchair and hit the road, whether you’re the driver or a passenger. But staying in your wheelchair while you’re riding poses a handful of potential dangers. Follow these wheelchair safety tips to ensure you’re riding properly…
Pothole season could be putting your car at risk Photo: _chrisUK Remember the cavernous pothole your vehicle slammed into yesterday (and the day before, and the day before)? Sometimes it seems like there’s more hole than road. In fact, depending on where you live, you might even be able to identify with this Twitter user: ohio…
2020 Kia Stinger Photo: Kia On the heels of three award wins at the Chicago Auto Show, Kia has been praised yet again, this time by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Six vehicles from the Kia lineup were given the 2020 Top Safety Pick rating. When equipped with front crash prevention and specific headlights,…
Photo: Mazda Non-profit organization Consumer Reports has just named Mazda the best car brand of 2021. To achieve that title, Mazda had to beat out 32 competitors — including some industry heavyweights like Porsche and BMW, which previously occupied the top spots of last year’s list. Here’s a look at what pulled Mazda to the…
2021 Nissan Sentra Photo: Nissan Good ratings in six crashworthiness tests and improved headlights on the 2021 Nissan Sentra earned the compact car a high rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety — Top Safety Pick. Available Now: 2021 Nissan Sentra “Redesigned for model year 2020, the Sentra initially missed out on an award…
Ross Brawn, sporting director of Formula One Formula 1 is looking likely to abandon the reverse-grid qualifying format it was planning to trial for 2020. In a desperate bid to spice up the races, generate more overtaking and tighten the playing field, F1’s bosses had played around with the idea of changing up the tried-and-true…
The 2021 Arteon was praised for its crash-prevention system and front headlights Photo: Volkswagen The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, or IIHS, is the gold standard when it comes to assigning safety ratings to new vehicles. Earning an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK award is an honor for any vehicle, and proves to drivers that they…
Sebastian Vettel charges ahead of Mercedes And we’re back! The 2016 Formula 1 World Championship is on and fortunately for us, there’s already a lot more action than in 2015: a strong Ferrari start, a classic finish, teammate battles, a frightening crash, and an incredible 6th place finish for the new Haas F1 team! But…
Mazda has a reputation for designing cars that bring dynamic beauty to a whole new level of life while elevating the driving experience. Even with all this focus on its renowned “Soul of Motion” design, Mazda has not forgotten about safety — and that is something Mazda emphasizes and excels in just as well. The…
Less consumers are opting for advanced safety features Photo: Todd Lappin The automotive industry is all about introducing new, innovative ways to keep drivers and passengers safe—but a recent study has revealed that these technologies might be for naught. A study completed by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association…
The Ford Expedition is a well-known nameplate in the three-row SUV segment. With its 9,300-pound towing capacity and seating for up to eight passengers, it’s no wonder so many families love it. Summer Vacation: How to stay organized on a road trip What’s New for the 2018 Ford Expedition? All-new for 2018, the Ford Expedition…
The increasing intelligence of today’s cars is impressive. As the likes of Tesla, Google, GM and BMW push the boundaries, our cars are becoming more advanced than ever. However, alongside these innovations come a number of risks. In recent months, we’ve seen how autonomous settings aren’t quite up to scratch in certain situations. Although the statistics suggest that computerized drivers…
Photo: Jake Archibald Whether you like it or not—and most do not—the Formula One cars of 2018 will feature a new device called the “Halo.” This article will attempt to detail what it is as well as its purpose, potential shortcomings, and why no one seems to like it. What is it? For years, the…
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