To celebrate 15 years of its Ford Driving Skills for Life program, Ford Motor Company Fund this month honored six individuals with the title of Unsung Heroes of Highway Safety. The award-winners were determined via a survey conducted in part with the Governors Highway Safety Association, and they were honored in person at a special…
To the surprise of few, Ford is selling a whole bunch of SUVs. Like a whole bunch. More than it has ever sold in the first five months of any previous year ever, in fact. With 325,475 SUVs out the door for US customers already, the Blue Oval is opting to cut summer vacation shutdown…
7 million Americans may have had their driver’s licenses suspended over failing to pay costs related to traffic infractions Photo: Vance Air Force Base Getting pulled over and receiving a traffic ticket is bad enough. But for many impoverished Americans, it can lead to a life-altering disaster. More than 7 million people across the country…
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…
Movies that involve cars more often than not involve car chases. When you have a big chase scene set up, you want a vehicle that packs a lot of power and possesses a ton of muscle. So it should come as no surprise that plenty of feature films feature Dodge vehicles. From classic models to…
Ford Motor Company and its employees around the world raised a total of $1,133,447 million for coronavirus relief over the last four months. The COVID-19 Donation Match Program announced in April promised to match up to $500,000 in employee donations, and the final tally reveals the generosity of the workers who make Ford what it is….
Ron Reolfi of Canton, Ohio said he drove around for weeks looking for his 1968 Camaro SS after it was stolen from a grocery store parking lot 34 years ago, and he had almost forgotten about the vehicle until he got a call from police last year, saying they found his prized Chevrolet. Ron’s father…
Image: benjamint444 All right, we are going to put this bluntly: thousands of severed possum tails have been appearing scattered across various large and small roads in the Auckland and Northland regions of New Zealand this past weekend. Drivers have taken to Facebook posting pictures, noting the loose, fresh mammal tails littering the highway, sometimes…
While all new drivers must complete driver’s ed and driving exams to obtain a license, the process is a bit lengthier depending on which country you’re in. Here are four countries with pretty arduous documentation and testing requirements for applicants. Saudi Arabia There’s a long list of required documents you’ll have to procure and steps…
Effectiveness of safety tech Photo: GM General Motors offers an array of driver assistance, headlighting, and safety features in its vehicles. Recently, GM ran a study to determine the effectiveness of such features, and it turns out that many of the features help lower the amount of crashes. Safety and More Tech: 2019 Chevrolet Blazer…
You probably don’t know the name Tadge Juechter (let alone want to try to pronounce it), but if you are a muscle car enthusiast, you really should: Tadge served as Chief Engineer for the 2014 Corvette Stingray that has been earning accolades from anyone with a pulse. One of those who will likely be singing…
Photo: Joe Bielawa Late Wednesday evening, while attempting to leave a church service in Beverly Hills, Justin Bieber accidentally clipped a paparazzi photographer with the side of his pick-up truck. As Justin exited the church and made his way to his truck, the pop-singer and his vehicle were swarmed by paparazzi. Justin got into his car…
People driving black cars like this tiny driver are more likely to get tickets than other drivers When I was shopping for my first car, I remember my mother telling me to stay away from a red exterior. Why? Because it’s the color that’s most likely to get pulled over. Turns out, my mom was…
If you’ve missed Stephen Colbert since he went off the air in December of last year, you’re in luck. Not only is the comedian returning to TV with The Late Show on CBS beginning September 8th, but you can now hear him berate you as you drive if you use the Waze app. Check out…
Photo: The News Wheel When you’re involved in a car accident, sometimes knowing what to do can seem overwhelming. As with all stressful situations, take a moment to gather your thoughts and take a deep breath. Knowing exactly what information you need to obtain from other involved parties will help you stay calm and in…
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