From left: Hamilton, Verstappen, and Norris spray Ferrari Trento, the new official toast of F1 Photo: Ferrari Trento The 2021 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix was worth the unusual three-week wait. After the tightest qualifying session of the turbo-hybrid era, the race started in damp conditions that proved tricky even for Formula 1’s most capable wet-weather…
Daniel Ricciardo celebrates his win. Ever since the Malaysian Grand Prix was first held at the Sepang International Circuit in 1999, it had always been scheduled near the very start of the Formula One annual calendar, so it was a bit odd this year to finally arrive there with just six races to go. On…
Some roads are more dangerous than others. That might seem like a given, but when all you drive are well-paved roads with multiple lanes and speed limits to allow for safer passage, it can be difficult to imagine just how deadly certain roads can be. Read on to discover the 10 most dangerous roads in…
The Kia GT4 Stinger will likely join the production version of the Kia GT in 2017 When the Kia GT concept car debuted in 2011, the industry couldn’t wait for it to enter production. Now, it looks like car lovers around the world are going to have to wait a little bit longer. Kia recently…
Photo: Artes Max via CC The FIA has sent out a new technical directive instructing Formula 1 teams to slow down their pit stops. Citing safety concerns, the FIA will require mechanics to take more time during the pit phase starting at the Hungarian Grand Prix later this year. Will this actually improve safety, or…
Photo:Tina Nord If you are a dog owner and a truck driver, it might seem like a no-brainer to let your dog ride in your truck bed when you go out. After all, your dog would probably love to feel the breeze flapping in their ears while their tongue lolls out of their mouth. But…
Mazda North America has reported its July 2018 sales, and at the most general levels, things at first don’t look too great. Total Mazda July sales were 24,125 vehicles, which is a drop of 10.9 percent versus last July. However, this is more than offset by year-to-date sales, which in July reached 188,049 vehicles, which…
Universal Technical Institute’s 2017 Ford Focus RS For the third year in a row, Ford has secured two Hottest at SEMA Awards: the Ford Focus was named Hottest Hatch for a second year in a row, and the Ford F-Series took home Hottest Truck for the seventh time in eight years. Ford’s dual win follows…
Little Things to Help Your Commute Go Smoothly While your car is functional, delivering you from Point A to Point B, it is also a second home. If you have any length of commute to and from work, you probably spend a great deal of time in your car, and it’s the little things in…
Photo: ©Toyota After a long and trying season in 2016 that saw it narrowly lose to Ford in the last round, Ryan Millen and his Rally RAV4 have finally had everything go their way in 2017, winning all of the first five rounds of the American Rally Association (ARA) 2WD championship to take the title…
Ford Mustang Mach-E first EV to pass Michigan State Police evaluation Photo: Ford The Michigan State Police recently released the preliminary results of its annual vehicle tests. And, surprise surprise, Ford is on top again. But the most impressive news coming out of this year’s Michigan State Police vehicle evaluation may very well be the…
We don’t recall the Castle of Cagliostro being in Oregon Photo: Travel Oregon Those who have had the pleasure of visiting Oregon often describe it as being the most beautiful state in the nation. From Crater Lake to the Columbia River Gorge, the Beaver State is home to some of the country’s most breathtaking natural wonders. If…
Photo: IIHS via YouTube Back in October last year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced that it would be introducing a new crash test to its bevy of trials, after noticing that automakers were beefing up protection on the driver’s side to pass its drivers-side small overlap crash test but generally ignoring the passenger…
The 2022 Ford Maverick is small, but Ford could always go smaller Photo: Ford Surprise, surprise, the 2022 Ford Maverick is a runaway hit that’s already flying off dealership lots. With the compact pickup proving to be a big success at 100,000 reservations and growing, is Ford considering offering an even smaller option to slot…
As Military Appreciation Month and Memorial Day weekend both come to a close, GMC has released two new videos that are part of the automotive brand’s #enlistme campaign for injured veterans. The program has been raising money and awareness for Building for America’s Bravest, a group that seeks to build 200 smart homes for disabled…
Have you met Steve? Probably not—we only just became aware of his existence ourselves. Sure, you probably have a friend or four named Steve, but the Steve we’re referring to is actually a Toyota anti-collision dummy who helps the automaker test out its pedestrian-avoidance technologies. You know, because using a real person would be inhumane…
You’ve probably heard all about Ford‘s revolutionary 2015 Ford F-150, and by now you probably want to get your hands on one. Know the easiest–and cheapest–way to do that? Enter Ford Outfitters’ Truckin’ to Vegas giveaway! The grand prize winner of the sweepstakes will win a 2015 Ford F-150 pickup truck and a trip for…
Air travel is one of the many necessities of doing business. Whether you need to meet clients on the other side of the world or visit one of your company’s sister offices, booking a flight in business class is the most popular route. Business class flights usually represent a slight step-up from economy class, but…
The old-skool Toyota Supra It seems like, ever since Toyota discontinued the Supra in 2002, rumors have been flying about its return. Back in January 2014, Toyota debuted a concept called the FT-1 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) and Supra fans everywhere rejoiced in what could possibly be an upcoming Supra. The…
Photo: Facts guru Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority claimed that it will start testing out smart license plates equipped with technology to automatically notify police and paramedics in the event of a crash. The item would also enable drivers to communicate with others on the road about any accidents they witness on the road or…
Photo: Honda After a long wait, Formula One was finally back to racing in Austria, the first time since the 1966 Monaco Grand Prix that an F1 season has kicked off in Europe. With 217 days since the last race of the 2019 season, it was also the longest period in the sport’s history without…
Unless it’s dirty, cracked or covered in ice, motorists spend little time thinking about the glass on their vehicles, and hardly ever consider that their windshields and windows are actually designed to keep them safe. “Laminated and tempered glass each have different functions, but together, they keep you inside the vehicle in an accident, shield…
Determining the most economical way to get from point A to point B can be quite the head-scratcher. Is it cheaper to fly? Is it smarter to drive? What about delays? What about the wear and tear on the car? Undoubtedly, both options have their pressures, but with the help of a number-genius search engine,…
Photo: Lexus Remember the old flying Crown Victoria in the 1997 version of “Men in Black”? In the latest film, “MIB: International,” it seems the alien-fighting organization has upgraded its fleet to consist of transforming Lexus RC F models. In the new movie, Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson helm the fictional flying machine. The automaker…
A spy shot shows what might be the new mid-engine Corvette C8 Photo: Sixgun Sled Sports car enthusiasts who’ve been eagerly awaiting the new mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette C8 will have to wait a little longer. Rumors have been flying for months that the C8 would debut at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in…
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