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Will Moms Ever Think Minivans are Cool?
Soccer moms sometimes get a raw deal because of the vehicle of choice. But it’s not like they have much of a choice – a minivan is the best-equipped vehicle to haul their aspiring David Beckhams to games and practices. It’s time to stop mocking the soccer mom, and automakers are setting out to make…
Toyota Asks, What is the Plural of Prius? [Video]
It’s time to put on your thinking caps, because Toyota wants you to do some serious thinking. In the automaker’s newest marketing campaign, they want you to tell them what the plural of Prius should be. This campaign comes after the introduction of the new Prius V at the Detroit Auto Show, and the announcement…
Can A Solar Road Solve Hazardous Winter Driving Conditions?
Winter, why aren’t you over yet? For drivers, winter is the slowest season of them all. As soon as the snow starts to fall from the sky, you can count on traffic jams until April. We’re late for work, our knuckles turn white from grabbing the steering wheel too tight and people forget that snow…
Kia Super Bowl Ad Holds the Secret to Winning a 2011 Optima
You may want to pace yourself during this year’s Super Bowl. You’re going to need your wits about you if you want to win a 2011 Kia Optima. For the automaker’s Super Bowl ads this year, Kia is launching a fully integrated and interactive marketing campaign that uses TV, digital, print, social media and in-dealership…
New VARIO Motorhome Features Built-In a Garage For Your MINI
You want to take more road trips in your RV, but the thought of leaving your MINI behind is distressing. All alone in the garage, no one to drive it – sure, a neighbor can come over twice a day to let it out and feed it, but it’s not the same as having your…
‘Superstreet’ Design Promises No More Left Turns
Don’t you hate waiting to turn left? Imagine living in a world with no left turns… oh, if only it were true. Well, it is, kinda. Meet the Superstreet, a simple traffic design that hopes to offer drivers much faster travel times, as well as a big reduction in car crashes and injuries. The super-smart…
New Side Airbag Regulations Aimed at Reducing Deaths in Rollovers
We can all feel a little safer in our vehicles, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced recently that automakers will be required to install larger side curtain airbags. These new airbags are a measure to help prevent injuries and deaths that may occur during a rollover accident. We will start to…
Automakers Don’t Like Rising Gasoline Prices Any More Than You Do
You think you hate those rising gas prices – well, drivers aren’t the only ones. Automakers aren’t too pleased about skyrocketing gas prices either as they could undermine years of design and manufacturing planning. Gas prices could hit $4-plus per gallon sooner rather than later, and that could spell doom for automakers. This is due…
Speed Limits Painted on Bright Red Sections of Roads in Abu Dhabi to Improve Safety
If you get pulled over for speeding in Abu Dhabi, you can’t use the old “I didn’t see the posted speed limit” excuse because it’s right there in front of you. There’s no missing the colored lanes with painted speed limits right on the roads. Since Abu Dhabi has recently updated their speed limits for…
Washington State Promotes Eco Tourism With Electric Car Charging Stations on Scenic Drives
If you drive an electric car, you may be a little hesitant to take it out for an extended drive. That means taking the scenic route is out. Or does it? If you’re planning to do some sight seeing along the coastal ranges of Washington and Oregon in your electric car, you’ll get a boost…
Meals on Wheels Delivers Fast Food With Exotic Cars
They may not have the space needed to deliver meals to the elderly on a regular basis, but Meals on Wheels has never looked as flashy as it did recently when food was dropped off to the elderly in a Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder and a Bentley Continental GT. In Pascack Valley, N.J., the Meals on…
Mobil 1 Open Road App Helps You Plan the Perfect Trip
If you’re looking to get more out of your road trip we’ve got an app for you – the Mobil 1 Open Road app. A great free app that let’s you explore great roads and attractions, it will also provide helpful car care advice. Let’s just say you are planning a road trip. The Mobil…
Hot Wheels Video Racers Let You Record, Watch All The Action
Hot Wheels are a timeless cool toy, so imagine our happiness when we heard about the latest development coming to these iconic mini cars. Mattel’s Video Racer lets you recording while you’re racing them. Here’s how it works: the Video Racers are equipped with small video camera that can record 30 to 60 frames per…
McLaren MP4-12C Super Car Gets its Own Tag Heuer Super Watch
A supercar needs a super watch, and that’s why McLaren has partnered with Swiss luxury watchmaker Tag Heuer to bring us the special edition MP4-12C Chronograph. Boasting innovative, high-performance and precision manufacturing principles, the TAG Heuer McLaren MP4-12C Chronograph gathers its inspiration from the McLaren MP4-12C, following its lead when it comes to color, materials…
‘Aston Martin On Ice’ Lets You Take a Cool Ride For a Spin
We know, it sounds like either a hipster drink or a cheesy figure skating show, but “Aston Martin On Ice” is really a cool driving event that’s held at the St. Moritz resort in Switzerland. Aston Martin enthusiasts will have the chance to take a full range of the automaker’s vehicles out for a frosty…
Study: Seatbelt Use at 85%, Highest Rate Ever
A recent study shows that we’re finally getting it – we are buckling up more than ever before. In fact, the numbers are at their all-time highest. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] (anyone else wondering why they conducted a seat belt study?), 85 percent of adults say they use seat…
Homemade Seat Belt Lands DIYer in Trouble
There are some great do-it-yourself projects that you should undertake – building a deck in your backyard, putting together a bird house or assembling IKEA furniture. But making your own seat belt? Yeah, we’re not the only ones scratching our heads at this one. Paul Weigand, a Wichita man, received a ticket from police officers…
Talk Isn’t Cheap on the Ascent Ferrari GT Cell Phone
You talk a mile a minute, so you need a phone that keeps up with your motor-mouth. It’s a good thing there’s a new Ferrari cell phone on the market that can keep up with your speed-talking sessions. The Ascent Ferrari GT cell phone is the latest collaboration between the automaker and British luxury phone…
‘FERRARI’ Brings in Record Bid at First-Ever Texas License Plate Auction
Going once, going twice, sold… to the Texas driver who wants to let everyone know he’s BIG TEX. Over a thousand Texans got in on the fast-paced bidding action last week at the first-ever auction of license plates in Texas. Presented by My Plates, the Great Plate Auction took place at Cowboys Stadium last Thursday…
Study: Driving in a Convertible Can Cause Hearing Loss
The top is down, the wind is whipping though your hair – man, nothing beats riding in a convertible on a sunny day. We’re sorry to be the ones to burst this little bubble of Zen, but there’s a new report out that says high-speed driving while in a convertible can be hazardous to your…
Ford Wins 2010 Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards
When it comes to automotive loyalty, Ford proves they must be doing something right, as the company just won the 15th annual Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards. The last time that Ford won this award was back in 1999, so they’ve had plenty of time to work on the customer loyalty aspect of the business. And…
Most and Least Expensive Cars to Insure in 2011
The bills are starting to trickle in from the holidays and you’re all out of cash – so now’s the time to spring the most and least expensive cars to insure in 2011 (we know, we’re good like that). Insure.com has just released their annual list of the most expensive cars to insure, as well…
Survey: Two-Thirds of Consumers Looking to Buy a Used Car
If you’re looking to buy a car this year, chances are it’s going to be a used one… at least, that’s what a new survey by the Consumer Reports National Research Center says. According to the 2011 Car Brand Perception survey, 65 percent of people who responded said that they were more likely to consider…
Chevy Volt to Offer Cordless Cell Phone Charging Using Powermat Techology
If you’re running a little low on cell phone juice and need a boost, the Chevy Volt will soon have you covered. General Motors has just announced that they’ve paired up with Powermat (a wireless charging technology) to bring Volt owners a new way to charge their personal electronic devices without those pesky charging cords….
