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HOV Access For Hybrid Vehicles in California Expires Today
Get back into traffic with the rest of us, electric vehicles… your time is up. If you’re in California and drive a hybrid, today is the day your six-year privilege to the HOV lane expires. About 85,000 hybrid vehicle owners have to share the regular highway lanes, as the yellow sticker that gave them access…
Ferrari Sound iPhone App is the Best $1.99 You’ll Ever Spend
Just one more reason why the iPhone is awesome – it doubles as a Ferrari. There’s a new app in town that turns your iPhone into a virtual Ferrari, complete with all the sounds and sights that come along with driving one. The official Ferrari app gives you the opportunity to “drive” your dream Ferrari….
AAA To Offer Mobile Charging Units To Electric Cars In U.S.
How many times has the AAA saved your butt when your car needed a boost? Owners of electric vehicles will be happy to hear that someone’s got their back as well, as the AAA is set to launch mobile charging units in select locations throughout the U.S. Following in the footsteps of the Japan Automobile…
Bespoke Ferrari Car Key Sparkles With Diamonds And Gold
It’s not good enough to drive the flashy car – you need the keys to go along with it. And if you’re all about the bling, Ferrari now offers car keys studded with precious metals and gemstones to make you shine. The Bespoke Ferrari Car Key was created by S.P.Green & Co, features 1160 diamonds…
Summer Driving Tips That Can Cut Down Your Fuel Costs
We’ve always got our eye out for the cheapest gas prices – especially in the summer when we tend to do more long-distance driving. So how do you stretch your fuel budget? The helpful folks at Shell have some great tips to keep your summer road trips on track. 1. Don’t go overboard, just bring…
Win Fuel For A Year With Shell’s “Favorite Road Trip” Sweepstakes
It’s summer and your expenses have to go further. Ice cream, ballpark franks, cold beverages – there’s a lot more stuff to buy. Shell understands that you have better things to spend your cash on rather than gas – that’s why they are giving you the chance to win free fuel for a whole year….
Mary On Board Backseat Driver Gadget Nags Even When You’re Alone
Do you drive better when there’s someone nagging about your skills behind the wheel? You can now get that backseat commentary even when you’re alone in your car, thanks to Mary On Board. A fun dash-top gadget, the Mary On Board offers criticism, driving tips and navigational advice in two different languages. The device’s designer,…
The Fast And The Furious Series Set For A Sixth Installment
You’ve had a taste of Fast Five, and now you craving more. Good News – NBC Universal has just announced a release date for the sixth film in the The Fast and the Furious series. Even though the newest movie is still untitled, they’ve got some time to come up with something brilliant. Expect it…
Turn Any Car Into A Ferrari With The SoundRacer
You can only afford the Gremlin, but you dream about driving a Ferrari. No need to sell one of your kidneys – just pick up the SoundRacer and it’ll sound like you’re behind the wheel of a hot sports car. From the outside, you won’t be fooling anyone, but inside, you’ll get goosebumps, thanks to…
Women Go for Guys Driving Hot Cars: Study
The old adage is true: chicks dig guys with hot cars. And now, there’s research to prove it. A recent study done by researchers from the University of Texas finds that guys who wear expensive clothes and drive super cool cars are more likely to having flings and stay single. So this isn’t revolutionary news,…
Driving Tips To Keep You Safe This Summer
Woo hoo! Summer is finally here! It’s time to throw off the shackles of work and school, and get out there for some fun and sun. But before you hit the road to take that much-needed summer vacation, it’s a good idea to keep some driving safety tips in mind so you and your loved…
Avoid Speeding Tickets with the My Max Speed App
Sometimes you lose track of how fast you’re going. You’re wrapped up with stuff you’ve got to do, your favorite song is on the radio or you’re trying to follow directions. Now, there’s a speed monitoring app that encourages safe driving and protect your rights. The My Max Speed for smartphones stays on top of…
The Habitat Micro Home Lets You Live in Your Car
You drive so much, you might as well move into your car permanently. It’s a good thing someone thought of the Habitat micro home. The marvellous idea of designer Jon Salerno, the Habitat micro home combines your car and your home in one convenient location. The design features a small car that’s docked underneath the…
Insure.com Releases List Of Least Expensive Vehicles To Insure
It’s time to buy a car and you’re weighing all the options before making a purchase – including insurance rates. Your timing couldn’t be better, because Insure.com has just released their list of the least expensive cars, vans, SUVs and trucks to insure in 2011, and the auto brands that will lower your insurance rates…
The Toys Take To The Road Again In Kia’s New Sorento Ad
The toys are back in town! From their 2010 debut during the Super Bowl, the toys for Kia’s ad are back and pumping up the 2012 Sorento. The Super Bowl Dream ad, which starred these wacky and wonderfully unique life-sized characters, is back. They take to the road in search of adventure, which includes skydiving,…
Study: Summer Driving May Increase Skin Cancer
Going out for a drive this summer? Don’t forget to wear your sunscreen. There’s a new study out that warns us that people in the US are more likely to develop skin cancer on the left side of their bodies. And the cause could be driving. You know how on a nice, warm day, you…
World’s First Production Bentley Up for Auction
Some people collect stamps. Others collect fine wine. But a select few can afford to collect classic cars. If you’re among those few, you’ll be excited to hear that the world’s first and oldest Bentley is up on the auction block. The classic car once owned by Steve McQueen is going up for auction in…
Saab 9-5 And Volkswagen CC Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick Awards
Make way for the new winners! Let’s give the Saab 9-5 and the Volkswagen CC three cheers for earning their places as IIHS Top Safety Pick award winners. Earning good ratings for performance in the Institute’s roof strength test for rollover protection, these luxury vehicles also brought in good ratings for front, side, and rear…
New Electric Car’s Body Holds Extra Power for the Battery
e Things are looking greener every day. Take this new battery-powered vehicle that’s being developed at the Imperial College London. This green-mobile not only offers a bigger battery, it can also store electricity in the car itself. Currently being worked on by Dr. Emile Greenhalgh, this car can store extra power in the roof, the…
Swapping Your Way To A Tesla Roadster – Can It Be Done?
Taking swapping to a whole new level, Martin Provost is out to prove that you can trade your way into a Tesla Roadster. Determined to get his own electrified Tesla, Green tech geek Provost has taken the cue from famous Internet swapper Kyle MacDonald (that’s the Canadian blogger who traded up to a house…
Lamborghini And Callaway Hit The Greens With Razr Hawk Golf Club
A Lamborghini is a great vehicle to drive to the golf course, and Lamborghini and Callaway have teamed up to create a super strong, lightweight golf club – though you may have trouble getting it in the trunk. Using forged composite to make the Razr Hawk (the same material used in the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento…
Cardboard Helmets Protect Your Head Better Than Polystyrene Ones
Who would have thought that cardboard could protect your noggin? We’re not saying that you should wear a cardboard box on your head the next time you go out for a bike ride, but before long, you could be sporting a Kranium Helmet. Made from a new technology call Kranium, these helmets feature corrugated paper…
Cars 2 PSA Reminds Helps Fight Distracted Driving
The Cars franchise is about more that just marketing and merchandising. In fact, the characters of Cars 2 (in theaters June 24) has teamed up with the Department of Transportation (DOT), to help fight distracted driving with a new public service ad. Staring Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater, the 30-second PSA is called, “Only the…
Tips To Keep Your Cool When Your Car Overheats
Do you get a little hot under the collar when your car overheats? Well, it is the season – hot temperatures, long traffic jams on the way to the cottage, air conditioners cranked up. But all these things put extra pressure on your car, which can lead to overheating. How can you and your car…
