There’s no question that cars are becoming more technologically advanced at an alarming rate. We were just getting over our disappointment in a lack of flying cars at the dawn of the millennium, and then self-driving cars stepped in to fill our dreams of the future’s roadways. Besides cars that drive themselves, smartphones have made it easier…
Welcome once again to In the Rearview, where I, your friendly neighborhood farmer of car news, carefully harvest the kernels from the past week’s stories, bring them to you here in a nicely bottled, distilled form. This week, our first story is a bit of a followup to a story from the previous In the…
BMW vehicles are probably the reason horses on carousels always look so spooked Various cities across the country are home to a collection of decorated statues scattered throughout their metropolitan areas. Cincinnati is famous for its Flying Pig statues, while Albuquerque is lined with Painted Pony sculptures. Similarly, the town of Meridian, Mississippi is home…
The title of this post, “Garage Ready to Catch Crashed Cars,” might sound like the start of a new advertisement for an independent auto shop. Shockingly, it is not, because this auto shop does not need any more promotion, since the work is literally flying into the lot. It also gives a lot of merit…
Pregnant individual Photo: Øyvind Holmstad Pregnant people often wonder about the risks of flying, but it turns out driving is also a cause of concern while pregnant. A study published in the “Canadian Medical Association Journal” back in 2014 found that driving could be riskier during pregnancy. The results of the study and how they…
It’s not uncommon for a superhero or a super-villain to rely on a vehicle for assistance in transportation. Not every super-powered being can fly like Superman or run like The Flash. Batman drives the Batmobile and Ghost Rider pilots his motorcycle; they’ve become an accepted part of the character’s legacy. Over the years, special vehicles have…
The vibrant, kinetic style of Japanese animation is the perfect form for depicting the emotion of driving. From thrilling, high-speed races to tense, emotionally-jarring confrontations, automobiles are an integral part of hand-drawn storytelling. Just as anime shows and movies are filled with colorful human (and animal) characters, so are there many unforgettable cars that are…
You know what would make golf so much better? Hovercrafts. Hovercrafts. Yeah, I said it. Hear me out. I love golf. You love golf. Sure, it’s not the most exhilarating sport, nor is it the easiest in which to become even marginally skilled, never mind the nigh-impossibility of mastering it. But there’s an intangible quality. …
You might be a car salesman looking to branch out on your own, or a small-business owner wanting to enter a new market. Whatever your situation, it’s worth looking into a car or automotive franchise if you’re considering franchise opportunities. Auto parts franchises and car dealership franchises are some of the most popular types of…
Self-driving cars are learning how to navigate America’s highways and surface streets as we speak, and they could soon be ready for consumer use. Just last week, it was announced that one company is very close to having a system ready to install on semi trucks that would allow them to drive themselves for stretches…
Autonomous cars are everywhere you look in the news right now. They are testing on America’s streets, and almost every auto show has a special self-driving concept. Even though we can see them for ourselves, having a car that drives itself still seems like one of those science fiction dreams right up there with flying…
Driver’s-license-dispensing government agencies around the world are facing the same conundrum over the past decade or so—does the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster (CFSM) count as a legitimate religion, and if so, does a colander constitute religious headgear? Lindsay Miller On the one hand, the Church of the FSM asserts firmly that it is…
Greg Sestero (left) and Tommy Wiseau (right) hit the road together in the new film “Best F(r)iends” For years, people have been clamoring for a sequel to The Room, the undisputed king of so-bad-it’s-great cinema. There may never be a true sequel to that film—despite what I may have wished for on April Fool’s Day—and…
Suspended Jets defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson is facing traffic tickets and one charge of resisting arrest for an incident outside of St. Louis, Missouri, where he was seen driving at speeds up to 143 mph with a 12-year-old in the car before running from police and attempting to hide in a driveway. Sheldon Richardson According…
Wilson passed away on August 24th after being struck in the head by flying debris. His organs were donated, honoring his death by saving six lives Photo: insidetherace When Justin Wilson tragically passed away earlier this week, the racing world was grief-stricken. At the age of 37, Wilson was gone much too soon, especially with…
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