A number of GM recalls and stop-sales materialized over the weekend, to no one’s surprise. I’ll save you the time of having to endure my now trite cynicism of The General, and just go ahead and tell you why your cars might kill you this time around: General Motors recalled 117,000 various vehicles in North…
Photo: Tim Gouw | Pexels Are you buying or renting a recreational vehicle for the summer? You’re not alone. Millions of millennials and Gen Zers are expected to go camping in an RV this summer, and it will be the first RV experience for many of them. If that’s you, make sure to avoid the…
I’ll come back to pick up the kids later. Photo: Steven Depolovia Flickr Picking out the family Christmas tree is a time filled with tradition, wonder, and a lot of elbow grease on your part. While everyone loves to give opinions on the perfect tree, they seldom stick around to strap your prickly new friend…
As the weather heats up, many of us are thinking of one thing only: vacation. Perhaps you plan on hitting the Caribbean for a cruise, or flying to some exotic locale across the globe. But many of us prefer to enjoy what the good ol’ US of A has to offer, and what more perfect…
1937 Cadillac Series 60 Sedan Drivers today are well-schooled in the rules of the road. Whether or not they follow them, well, that’s a different story. Yet, back in the day, when the whole driving craze got rolling, official rules and laws were less spelled out, and instead people were instructed “not only to be…
The Old Crow Mustang GT heads to auction on July 25 Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford and Roush Performance ripped the cover off their one-of-one Old Crow Mustang GT, revealing it to be every bit as cool as you’d expect. The unique Mustang, which borrows its name from a P-51 Mustang flown in combat during…
The 2018 GMC Acadia received a “good” rating in recent passenger-side small overlap crash testing by the IIHS A new passenger-side crash test has exposed dangerous vulnerabilities in some big-name midsize SUVs. Owners of the 2018 GMC Acadia can rest easy, though. The Acadia passed the test with ease, earning a “good” rating from the…
Photo: General Motors The automotive industry is filled with hard workers, innovators, and trailblazers, and Gerald Johnson is no exception. From East Cleveland to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to the upper echelons of GM, Johnson has honed his engineering and leadership skills — and he continues to give back as a mentor and volunteer….
Fast, fly, and not camera-shy Photo: Squeezyboy The smallest winged creatures can ruin a good picture. They can also do a number on your car — just ask Minnesota drivers. In this case, this flying dove photobomb from early last week may have been a gracious gift from above for a German driver. The person…
The owner caught the magpie mid-attack Thanks to the wonder that is YouTube, it’s easier than ever to watch weird and wonderful videos online. Some of the weirdest involve animals attacking cars for no apparent reason, like the pack of dogs that ate a Toyota RAV4 in Russia or the bear that ate a candy…
Photo: Razzladazzla It’s been 20 years since Mel C, Geri, Emma, Mel B, and Victoria—also known as the Spice Girls—appeared on the silver screen in their first-ever film debut. The movie Spice World received mixed reviews, ranging from young fans that absolutely adored it (9-year old me) to actual film critics (adults) that detested it….
The efficiency and performance capabilities of the 2019 Chevy Bolt were put to the test this month in the 2019 Electric Vehicle Road Trip. This year’s EVRT kicked off on Jan. 17 in Masdar City in Abu Dhabi and wrapped up Jan. 24 in Dubai. Stops along the way included Sheikh Zayed Abu Dhabi Grand…
Clarkson, May, and Hammond have signed on for a new Amazon Video show Photo: Twitter When Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond all left Top Gear after Clarkson’s kerfuffle with one of the show’s producers, gearheads everywhere expected to see them pop up on Netflix with their own show. Well, it looks like we…
This could become your bed on the go Photo: Vuaxford It’s no secret that self-driving cars are on their way, with major names in the automotive industry making sizeable investments in research and development. Among the countless questions raised by the prospect of replacing the traditional function-over-form layout is the future of the seat belt….
“Mom! Why’s it cold over there?” “It’s Detroit, honey.” The long-awaited Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid model is finally available at dealerships across the country. With an all-electric range of 33 miles and a fuel efficiency rating of 84 MPGe, it is a minivan that must be seen to be believed. As such, Chrysler decided to create…
Elwood: “It’s 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark, and we’re wearing sunglasses.” Jake: “Hit it.” If you watch all of the films that are based on Saturday Night Live sketches, you will notice some definite tiers that emerge. Many entries are abysmal (including…
2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe and Convertible Photo: Chevrolet The sale of new cars is facing unique challenges in 2021, but there are vehicles that are defying the odds. Two such vehicles, the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette and the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe earned spots in the top 20 of vehicles sold so far this year, based…
It’s no secret that Taylor has been throwing some shade over the last few days. The country-gone-pop star’s new single and music video have created quite the buzz across the Internet. Her new song, “Look What You Made Me Do,” directly references her feuds throughout her career with artists like Kanye West and Katy Perry….
Cincinnati regally sits on the edge of one of the Ohio River’s many curves as the “Queen City” of the Midwest, known for baseball cheating scandals, chili, and the abundance of German heritage celebrations. As the only 19th century American city to leave an impression on the then 30-year-old English author Charles Dickens, Cincinnati has…
Ford sold 8,050 Bronco Sport SUVs in January Photo: Ford One of Ford’s hottest new products, the recently launched Bronco Sport, helped the automaker start 2021 with record SUV sales at retail. Ford sold 8,050 Bronco Sports in January with the SUV averaging just 11 days to turn on dealer lots. Ford Awards: Mustang Mach-E…
Summer road trip Photo: Avinash Patel via Pexels A road trip is a summer staple. This year, thanks to the pandemic, road trips are more popular than ever. A new study commissioned by Nissan says 71 percent of Americans feel more comfortable behind the wheel than in an airplane seat for their summer getaway. And,…
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…
If you made a prediction at the start of 2018, chances are pretty good that you would have picked something relatively safe. You likely wouldn’t guess that Clemson would absolutely drub Alabama in the National Title Game and then go on to celebrate by eating garbage food at the White House compliments of a guy…
Ohio adults should get a REAL ID soon in light of the updated enforcement deadline next fall Photo: Christina Smith via Pixabay If you still need to upgrade your Ohio driver’s license to a REAL ID, you have an extra year until you need to do so. Here’s a brief overview of what these ID…
As the world prepares for a new James Bond, I propose something radical: let the superspy drive a Corvette instead of an Aston Martin. James Bond might have met his match. And his name? Chaplin. Simon Chaplin. Earlier this week, Simon Chaplin was attempting to get away from police in Carmarthenshire in Wales when he…
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