Weird Old Car Shorts: ‘X Marks the Spot’

This photo might actually have higher production values than the short… Photo: Pixabay via CC Ah yes, the theatrical/educational short. Briefly, most films released to theaters before the 1960s began with a short subject. These shorts ranged from news reels relating the headlines of the day to classic cartoons from the likes of Warner Bros….

[INFOGRAPHIC] What To Do After a Car Accident

Let’s face it, car accidents can happen anytime…and they can be quite expensive. Collecting the right information and evidence is crucial to help your car insurance company determine fault and therefore issue the correct charge to the right person. At-fault drivers have to pay for the damages of their own vehicle as well as the…

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2020 Ford Explorer Plug-In Hybrid Revealed for Europe

2020 Ford Explorer Plug-In Hybrid Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford revealed at its Go Further event in Amsterdam this month that Europe will get a plug-in hybrid version of the all-new Ford Explorer. The 2020 Ford Explorer Plug-In Hybrid, available in ST-Line and Platinum trim levels, will pair the 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 with an electric…

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EU Officially Drops Hammer on Bad Emissions Testing

As the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal brought the automotive world’s attention to emissions tests, in Europe one thing which had been apparent before became painfully clear in the blinding spotlight—Europe’s usual testing cycle was bad. Really, really bad. Called the “New European Driving Cycle,” this older, somewhat gentle test consistently returned drastically different (and better)…

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BMW Debuts Rainbow-Wrapped M8 at NYC Pride March

BMW unveiled a special PRIDE logo to support the LGBTQ community BMW is no stranger to celebrating LGBTQ pride, having collaborated with designer Jonathan Adler last year to create a custom wrap for a BMW 850i. That tradition continued this year, even amid the COVID-19 pandemic. On top of a few Instagram posts from BMW…

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Sign the Change.org Petition to Prosecute Deputy Andrew Wood

The Change.org petition to prosecute Deputy Andrew Wood for the death of Milton Oltin, Jr. has crossed 55,000 signatures Update: The Los Angeles District Attorney has ruled that Deputy Wood acted “lawfully” in the events leading to Olin’s death. The capacity for genuine good that can be brought about by Change.org petitions may seem somewhat diluted…

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2015 Chevy Tahoe Archives

Hell or High Water is far more than a surprisingly nuanced neo-western; its a showcase for a veritable treasure trove of Chevys, both new and old.… Well regarded in America and beyond, the accolades for the 2015 Chevrolet… In the spirit of Ramadan, Chevrolet Middle East used the help of… General Motors is allegedly weighing the…

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8 Games to Play in the Car on Your Family's Holiday Road Trip

Unless you consider “Are we there yet?” a beloved pastime and essential component of any extended car ride, chances are you want to keep your children occupied so they behave during road trips this holiday season. Unfortunately, many families these days are wasting valuable bonding time by resorting to digital devices instead of building memories with…

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Man Crashes Car, Runs Naked Through Toys-R-Us

We’re always hearing about weird people doing weird things, but today’s story is one of the strangest (and most entertaining) we’ve heard in a while. This story comes to us from Dundee City in the UK, where a man recently crashed his car into a retail center before going on a naked rampage through a…

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It's Raining Money On an Illinois Highway

If you’ve ever found a five dollar bill on the street, it probably made your day. I mean, we see pennies and dimes on parking lot pavement all the time, but how often do you come across dollar bills, much less larger bills? Not very often. Well, a handful of Illinois residents may have been…

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Couple Hits the Snooze Button When a Car Crashes Into Their Living Room

A couple in Hayward, California missed one strange wake up call on Tuesday morning. Around 2 a.m., a driver on Fairview Avenue had a bit of trouble maintaining control of their vehicle. According to investigators, the driver hit a guardrail, flying about 30 feet through the air and into the side of the couple’s home. The car landed with its rear wheels sitting…

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5 Stupid Car Accessories No One Should Have

According to the SEMA, the car accessory market is a $34 billion industry; the possibilities are endless when it comes to customizing your new vehicle. But sometimes, when you’re driving along the road, you see those possibilities taking disturbing turns. There are some accessory decisions you just.. shouldn’t make. For your viewing pleasure, we’ve put…

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