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New Jersey Pets Need to Buckle Up, Drivers Can Face $1000 Fines
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We’ve got bad news for Jersey dogs that love to hang out the window and feel the breeze flowing through its fur. Did you know that the state of New Jersey has a law that says you have to buckle up your pet or face a $1,000 fine? It’s been around for 16 years, but…
U.S.E.D. Gives Old Seatbelts New Purpose as Cool Bags and Accessories
Buckling your seat belt can help keep you safe… but they can also help keep you stylish.
Summertime Holds the 100 Deadliest Driving Days for Teens – Video
School’s almost out and summer is right around the corner. We know you can hardly wait, but did you know that the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is considered the 100 deadliest days for teen drivers?
Aston Martin Jewelry Collection Sparkles
Do you know what perfectly complements an Aston Martin? Exquisite diamond jewelery that’s inspired by the luxury automobile.
Go Back To The Future With The DeLorean Bicycle
You might not get enough speed to go “Back to the Future” on the new DeLorean Bicycle, but it is a pretty hip way to get around town, especially if you can’t afford the iconic car.
DisposeaCones an Inexpensive Alternative to Traffic Cones – Video
Call them Traffic Cones 2.0. The next generation of traffic cones, the DisposaCone proves that you can reinvent pretty much anything – even bright orange pylons.
Stationary Bike Makes SUV More Like Mobile Gym
Get off your lazy butt and drive everywhere. We know that most people would tell you that you can’t stay in shape if you drive all the time, but we beg to differ, now that SUVs come equipped with stationary bikes. In the latest chapter of non-necessary, must-have auto add-ons, Becker Automotive Design put an…
MINI Ray is a Bad Dose of ’80s Style
Tease up those bangs, put on your neon legwarmers, throw in a couple extra shoulder pads and get ready for the ‘80s-inspired MINI Ray. Before you get too excited, the new MINI is only available in Italy. Targeted at the young and hip, the RAY makes a bold statement with vibrant neon colors. We find…
Toyko House Features Car Elevator, In the Living Room
It’s one thing to love your cars; it’s quite another when you design your home to accommodate your collection. When someone loves their cars (not in a really strange, obsessive way), they will go to extraordinary lengths to be with their car collection as much as they can – but is this too much? In…
Older Women Most Likely Mistake Gas Pedal For Brakes: Study
A new study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finds that most car accidents that occur because a driver mistakenly hits the gas pedal instead of the brakes involve older female drivers in parking lots. Apparently, almost two-thirds of drivers involved in this type of accident were female, and occurred more frequently with drivers…
Subaru iPad App Offers Customized Virtual Car Tours
Subaru just released a series of “Dynamic Brochure” iPad apps for the 2012 Subaru Impreza, Impreza WRX/STi, Outback, Legacy and Forester. These fun and interactive apps feature new, fully photographic exterior and interior 360-degree views that let you experiment with paint colors and interior trims. They also include interactive feature demos, videos and comprehensive specifications. You’ll…
Child Seats Too Hard to Install, Automakers to Blame Says IIHS Study
It’s been a decade since the federal government required that all passenger vehicles have the LATCH system for car seats – and most parents still can’t figure out how it works. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), parents who want to keep their kids safe are finding it difficult to properly install…
Ford Driving Skills for Life Programs Offered Free to Teens
Graduation season is almost upon us. We know that safe driving is probably one of the last things on a kid’s mind as summer approaches. But it’s also a time when teens are faced with the risks associated with impaired, reckless and distracted driving. Just like Mercedes-Benz’s Driving Academy, Ford offers its Driving Skills for…
93-Year-Old Great-Grandma Retires 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente After 575,000 Miles
They sure don’t make cars like they used to – and Rachel Veitch can attest to that. This 93 year old is still driving the 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente she bought brand new. But it’s the end of an era, as Rachel prepares to hang up her car keys for good. After amassing 575,000 miles…
Turn Your JK Jeep Wrangler Into a Soft-Top Convertible with Rugged Ridge PowerTop
Taking the top off your Jeep just got easier. Rugged Ridge has just introduced its first-ever PowerTop for the 2007-2012 JK Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. The hydraulic PowerTop lowers or raises the convertible soft-top in as little as five seconds with just push of a button. That means if it starts to rain while you’re out…
Volkswagen Beetle Stegosaurus Sculpture Is Dino-Mite
We love when artists repurpose old cars and turn them into super cool sculptures you’d love to display on your lawn (take that, garden gnomes). We came across this pre-historic relic and just had to share. Using an old Volkswagen beetle (that looks as though it was unearthed by archeologists), Mutoid Waste Co. created this metal…
Eagle One Launches Environmentally Safe Car Care Products
Want to make your friends green with envy over your shiny ride, yet stay true to your eco-friendly values? You can have it both ways, with Eagle One’s new Enviroshine line of environmentally safe car care products. “Research shows that nearly 80 percent of auto enthusiasts want eco-friendly car-care products, but they won’t sacrifice performance…
Dodge Challenger SRT Limousine Is The Ultimate “Ready To Party” Ride – Video
Making an appearance at the 2012 Spring Festival of LXs in Irvine, CA, the “Ready To Party” Dodge Challenger SRT limousine looked like it was going to rock and roll all night (and of course, party every day). We love us some crazy limos, and this one is no exception. Philip Eiselin, president of LA…
Batman Spotted In His Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder – Video
What does Batman drive when the batmobile is in the shop? It turns out the caped crusader makes due with a Lamborghini to fight the forces of evil and pick up his dry cleaning. An alert and amused driver caught Batman in action on video, as he took his black Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder for a…
General Motors Takes Marketing Cues From Jersey Shore
General Motors is going to some pretty extreme lengths to capture a younger audience. The automaker’s latest tactic was to hire MTV Scratch to head its latest marketing campaign. So you might ask yourself: “What’s so newsworthy about that?” General Motors – one of the largest, well-known and well-established car brands is handing over its…
Chrysler “Imported From Detroit” Trademark Case Heads To Mediation
Does Chrysler own the “Imported From Detroit” slogan or can it be used by a Michigan clothing company? The companies are putting the matter into the hands of a mediator to decide. The matter, which will go to mediation on March 27, stems from a dispute between Chrysler and clothing maker Pure Detroit. The two…
It’s Viper Versus Cobra Attack Helicopter On Top Gear USA
The American version of BBC’s Top Gear has released a video taken from the debut episode of the first season. This footage features a dramatic chase between a Dodge Viper SRT and a Cobra attack helicopter. The challenge was for hosts Tanner Foust and Rutledge Wood to take the Viper on a 10 mile round…
Race Track Coasters Are a Must Have for Race Enthusiasts
You don’t want to leave watermarks on the coffee table, but you don’t want to lose your street cred by putting down a coaster. We’ve got a solution – use Race Track Coasters and preserve your furniture (and cool status). The Race Track Coasters are machined from layered HDPE and are adorned with six of…
It’s a Close Cut With Ferrari-Powered Hair Clippers
Thinking outside the branding box, Ferrari has collaborated on the most unexpected product – hair clippers. The BaByliss Pro Volare X1 Clipper was designed in conjunction with the Ferrari Design Team. These clippers are powered by an ultra-efficient high-torque engine that helps cut two times faster on the first pass. To give you that ultra-suave cut,…
