2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty Ford Motor Company reported total sales of 188,813 vehicles in the United States in October, an 11.7% year-over-year decrease from the 213,938 vehicles delivered in October 2015. Ford brand sales were down 12.5% at a total of 179,744 units, but Lincoln brand sales were up 6.9% at 9,069 units delivered….
Robocar Poli, with friends Amber and Roy, teaches children traffic safety in an exciting way Photo: RobocarPoliTV & ROI Visual/EBS via YouTube Did you know there’s a section for kids on Hyundai Motor Company’s global website? No, it’s not meant to sell cars to children. Rather, it’s part of Hyundai’s traffic safety awareness campaign which…
Madison Turner was given a ticket that specifically states “eating while driving” as his crime Photo source: WSB-TV Atlanta An Alabama man got more than he bargained for when he ordered a cheeseburger from the drive-thru of a McDonald’s in Marietta, Georgia. After pulling away from the fast food joint and digging into his double quarter…
Thomas Young, 58, is a Pepper. Photo: WKBN Thomas Young, 58, of Royal Center, Indiana, crashed his milk tanker truck into an Hermitage Buick–GMC–Cadillac dealership on Sunday, damaging 23 new cars in the process. The reason for the accident? Young says he was choking on a sip of Dr. Pepper. Video: Aftermath of Soda Choking…
If you are among those who laments the unfortunate demise of the Ford Taurus, there is hope for you. There is an all-new 2020 Ford Taurus out there, but in order to drive it, you’ll merely need to pick up stakes and move out to the Middle East. Given the early onset of winter weather…
Ford on Tuesday confirmed seven of the 13 electrified vehicles that it intends to introduce to the market over the next five years, including hybrid versions of arguably its two most iconic products: the Mustang and F-150. “As more and more consumers around the world become interested in electrified vehicles, Ford is committed to being…
Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone’s mother-in-law Aparecida Schunck has been kidnapped in São Paulo, Brazil. According to the Brazilian magazine Veja, the kidnappers are demanding a ransom amount of 120 million Brazilian reais, or US$36.6 million. Ecclestone is famous for being the chief executive of the Formula One Group, which makes him the primary authority…
Car accidents rank as the 9th leading cause of death in the world, according to the Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT). Every year, approximately 1.3 million people die as a result of car collisions globally, which averages out to 3,287 automotive-related deaths per day. The losses of life are felt by the victim’s…
Last month, I announced that Toyota was going to pull all of its Prius car chase ads, which the automaker was supposedly going to do because of the currently sensitive and controversial nature of police activity. At least, that’s what I’d heard, but Toyota wouldn’t confirm. Sure enough, the ads were not just removed from…
It’s no fun to take time out of your day to deal with vehicle repairs, especially repairs that don’t necessarily impact your ability to drive. That crack in your windshield doesn’t seem to be getting worse, right? And your exhaust system might be noisy, but cars are loud, right? Turns out, the repairs you’re willing…
You ever have those moments where you find out the reason for something you had always seen, but never thought about, and all of a sudden, the world just is aglow with enlightenment? That is what it was like for me when I found out that all of those trucks that I have seen rolling around…
Only a little over a week after National Ice Cream Day (and two teenage boys live-videoed themselves stealing from an Ice Cream truck), ice cream is once more in the news. Unfortunately for the kiddies, though, it’s because a New York man was arrested after residents of the Clarence, New York, neighborhood that he was…
The next-gen 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Photo: Chevrolet For more than 25 years, the Chevrolet Tahoe has ruled the full-size SUV segment in the U.S., selling more units than any other model. Throughout its history, the Tahoe has maintained a high level of practical capability while remaining relevant with new technologies and fresh designs. And with…
Production of the Explorer at Chicago Assembly has a $2.9B economic impact Photo: Ford Chicago Assembly Plant, which builds the new Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator, leads Ford in its $2.9 billion economic impact on the economy in the Windy City. A new study from Boston Consulting Group shows that the employment of 7,100 Chicagoans…
Photo: Y2J1968 While many people enjoy some extra vacation days during the holidays, some people just aren’t able to get off work. Police officers, hospital staff, EMTs… Some animals don’t get time off either. Service dogs, race horses, Santa’s reindeer… Photo: Y2J1968 While the 1964 classic film, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, is a favorite holiday…
It is no secret that Russia does things somewhat differently, often with a certain stoic acceptance of things that none of us would mirror. However, this seems a little ridiculous. A driver in the central Russian city of Yekaterinburg took this video: You see that huge animal sticking its head out the window, taking a…
Carbon monoxide fumes from a Lincoln sedan with a keyless ignition took the lives of a Highland Park couple Photo: Peas A couple form Highland Park, Illinois passed away on June 17th from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, after leaving their 2013 Lincoln MKS with keyless ignition running in their attached garage. Pasquale and Rina Fontani…
Photo: MikesCarInfo While keyless entry technology might add convenience to our lives, but it also makes our vehicles more vulnerable to car thefts. Keyless car thefts have definitely contributed to this escalating statistic. According to Richard Billyeald, CTO of Thacham Research Centre, “In terms of the difference in risk of cars with and without [this] technology,…
The stunning, game-changing Koenigsegg Regera Photo: Koenigsegg Automotive AB You’ve no doubt heard of LaFerrari, the McLaren P1, and Porsche 918—that trio of hybrids that not only defy but shatter the limits we once expected of traditional supercars, and which car enthusiasts are dying to see in a head-to-head on the Top Gear Test Track….
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: Ryan Welsgerber Not all collisions are caused accidentally. In some cases, the collisions are carefully staged by individuals seeking to make money from fraudulent claims. If you own a luxury vehicle, new car, or work vehicle, you’re more likely to be a target for this scam. Learn more about the different types of staged…
The iconic Osaka Castle is a victim of monster mayhem caused by an inadvertent car crash Photo: Ethan Conley via CC There are few fictional characters with as varied and wide-ranging a history as Godzilla. Today, the creature is most-often associated with things like monster fights, cinematic cheese, and — if you’re a regular reader…
Picture: IceBone There has been a rash of vigilante justice sweeping through Wells in the UK. However, rather than a group of angry millionaires in spandex, justice has come in a manner familiar to any college student with a roommate–passive-aggressive notes. When these pen-wielding warriors saw a car parked across the entry to the Bishop’s…
Vehicles are all around us. From the minivan in the next lane to the police car on the side of the highway, it’s difficult to go an entire day without encountering a vehicle of some kind (unless it’s a Netflix and chill kind of day). Children are very astute, so it’s likely that your son/daughter/niece/nephew/grandchild/random…
Paradise, amirite? Taco Bell is known for being one of the top destinations for drunk people looking for some munchies at 3am. So it shouldn’t come as any surprise that Indiana University student Tyler Freimuth was recently arrested for falling asleep in his car in said drive-thru. Hopefully, he managed to order his tacos before…
A baby less than a year old died July 8th after being forgotten by family members. Photo: CBS News An 11-month-old baby in Lauderhill, Florida, died yesterday after being left in a hot Ford Explorer SUV for more than an hour. The baby’s parents and four older siblings were unloading groceries when they forgot the baby inside…
So you are telling me you cannot scratch my ears today because it’s a distraction? Woof you! Photo: Alan Levine A new Ohio distracted driving law is taking aim at another possible disruption in your car while on the road –your pet. Beginning Dec. 20, the police department in the village of Mantua will be…
Photo: Pixar As a woman, there are many things that I have to do to protect myself. If I am walking alone in the dark and there are few people around, my keys automatically go in between my knuckles in case I need to defend myself. I never walk with earbuds in, and then I…
You’d think that after people nearly died behind the wheel using Snapchat’s speedometer feature, users would think twice about using social media apps behind the wheel. But apparently not. Honestly, I probably see it every day. Not when I’m out on the road, but on my own feed. I flip through Instagram and Snapchat stories daily,…
Back in 2016, Richard Keedwell from Yate, Gloucestershire received a speeding ticket for going 35 mph in a 30-mph area. Since then, he has spent nearly $37,000 in legal fees to appeal the fine — even though he’s had to spend some of his son’s inheritance to do so. Modern Intelligence: Learn more about the…
Photo: Bastian Pudill via Unsplash License It’s happened to the best of us: That panicky moment where you go to where you last parked your car to find that it’s not there. Most times, you’ll find that you’re a row over from where you actually parked and your car is safe and sound, but there’s…
When you invest in a premium vehicle, the last thing you want is to have it stolen. Unfortunately, though, thieves have found a new way to drive away in fancy cars that don’t belong to them. CTV News reports that the Toronto area has seen several high-tech thefts of luxury vehicles in recent months. In…
Photo: Mackenzie via Pinterest If you live anywhere in the United States, you’ve probably seen several people with seemingly more money than brains with lifted diesel trucks pour clouds of black smoke down the road for pure amusement. That’s called “Rollin’ Coal” by diesel enthusiasts, and it might become illegal in the State of Illinois….
If you’re a vehicle owner, you might be enjoying one unexpected benefit of the COVID-19 lockdowns: a lack of traffic. Quieter roads can definitely make it more tempting to speed when you take your car out for the occasional essential errand. Police have reported an increase in speeders during this time in both the U.S….
Photo: Hershel Venkat Talluri Distracted driving has turned into a costly — and dangerous — problem on Canada’s roads. Ontario’s government notes that, since 2000, distraction-related fatal crashes have doubled in the province. So far in 2019, more people (44) have died from distracted driving than from impaired driving (34). To combat the problem, police…
Driving has become an extreme sport in the modern world. Instead of being drivers with good manners, many people on the road are more like dukes of hazard. Many of us practice noble habits behind the wheel, but the charms of the bottle, the LOLs on the phone, and rebellion against the speed limit have…
Photo: daveynin via CC It seems like a paradox — although there were fewer drivers on the road during the Lone Star State’s pandemic stay-at-home order, there was also an uptick in traffic fatalities. Both local and national-level data sources indicate that this unexpected statistic is a product of reckless driving. Here’s a look at…
Firefighters scrambled to a bus repair facility in Puyallup (pronounced Pew-allup), Washington, to battle a 2-alarm fire which consumed or damaged 26 brand-new school buses. Viewer submitted video of today’s massive fire at a Puyallup bus barn pic.twitter.com/13i0LJwzRS — Conor Christofferson (@cal_conor) August 25, 2016 The fire sent up massive plumes of black smoke, and…
After 2014—also known as the Year of the Recall—automakers are likely to be a lot more proactive when it comes to notifying customers of potential issues with their vehicles and fixing them before they cause accidents or injuries. After all, no one wants a repeat of the never-ending GM recall, or the Takata recall that…
Ford, known for its love of commissioning and conducting studies and surveys among other things, recently conducted a survey of drivers in Asia Pacific to learn more about the perils of distraction. What it found was that parents tend to be the more distracted adult drivers, with 43% of drivers with children having been distracted…
This time of year is especially dangerous on our nation’s roadways, as it combines holiday celebrations with potentially dangerous weather conditions. Instead of waiting for Christmas next week to start the fight against drunk driving as usual, government agencies have changed the launch date of their ad campaigns to tonight’s release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Better Than…
Intelligent Active Wellness car seat Image: Reuters via Youtube It seems like, lately, car manufacturers are all about making the car smarter—nowadays, car manufacturers have promised and delivered advanced technologies to protect the driver from circumstances they can’t avoid, ranging from Blind Spot Warning systems and the simple backup camera systems on many new cars…
We’re a step closer to developing a roadside test for driver sleepiness thanks to new research from our scientists: https://t.co/oJONkU8NhV pic.twitter.com/quVZs4ePoU — University of Surrey (@UniOfSurrey) October 3, 2018 Drowsy driving contributes to 100,000 crashes (and 80,000 injuries, 6,500 deaths) each year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Despite the severity of this roadside…
On certain roads in Michigan, drivers will find a speed limit of 75 miles per hour, allowing their inner speed demon a legal way to lash out. But, a road crowded with speed demons, even law-abiding ones, has caused a lot of trouble and pain to motorists. Celebrate the Cold: With these Winter activities in…
It turns out the men who raced at dangerously high speeds through a Beverly Hills suburb–packed full of children–did not have diplomatic immunity, according to Jalopnik. The problem is police still can’t arrest anyone because they can’t determine who was driving the vehicles, which is required to press charges under state law. Additionally, the house where the…
Every dog has its day… and that day is today. August 26th is National Dog Day, so today people and their pets are out celebrating the holiday in a variety of different ways. Chevrolet is getting in on the festivities, too, with a new video highlighting how the Oakland County (Michigan) K-9 Unit uses Chevrolet…
As alternative fuel sources and environmental regulations rise, the formerly coal-mining areas of West Virginia have been emptying, with some areas living in poverty. One such area is the town of Marlinton, high up in the hills of Pocahontas County. With a population of just over 1,000, Marlinton is the largest town in the county….
A sign in Utah discouraging drowsy driving National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator Mark Rosekind, speaking Monday at a safety conference in Chicago, says that the agency intends to place more emphasis on curbing drowsy driving around the United States. Though drowsy driving is not granted nearly as much attention as drunk or distracted…
It’s one way to spend an evening with the family Photo: Fox 25 How do you spend your Friday nights? Downtown, out on the party scene? Or sitting at home, binge-watching Netflix? A family from North Andover, Massachusetts, spent their Friday night at an unorthodox location: a car dealership. Only this wasn’t a venue they…
Forget a cash reward, this guy offered donuts for whoever could find his car Photo: Amiga-Commodore After waking up on Monday, June 29th, to find his 2004 Cadillac CTS had been stolen, Indiana native J.C. Price first called police, then posted a reward on Facebook of 25 dozen donuts for information leading to the thief’s…
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