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OnStar Working With Insurance Companies to Lower Rates for Subscribers
How’s this for a little added incentive? In the hopes of attracting more consumers, OnStar is teaming up with auto insurance companies to offer subscribers discounts on their car policies. Going in their favor is the fact that OnStar’s subscribers are safer drivers and more conscientious on the road. Also in the pro column is…
Free AAA TripTik App Offers Directions and Much More
Do you have room on your iPhone for more app? You’ll want to make room for the AAA TripTik Mobile, a free app that offers small-screen navigation. You don’t have to be an AAA member to get it (but being a member gets you access to some extra features of the app), the AAA TripTik…
Disney’s Cars-Theme Ride To Open in 2012
Hitch a ride to Disney World for the theme parks newest ride – Cars. Set to be opening in 2012, the ride will follow the release of the new movie, Cars 2, which will hit theatres in the summer of 2011. The picture above is a sneak peak at Disney’s California Adventure Park latest addition….
CouponSherpa and Yahoo Say DIY Oil Changes Aren’t Worth it
Should you change your oil yourself or head to your local Jiffy Lube to get it done? According to Yahoo and CouponSherpa, changing your car’s oil yourself isn’t worth it. In CouponSherpa’s latest list of 20 Things it’s Cheaper to Buy than DIY, changing the oil in your car makes it to #15. They say…
Avon Turn 4XT Cologne Inspired by NASCAR, Promoted by Carl Edwards
Who knew that Avon was interested in racing? It’s a shock to all of us, but it’s true and now Avon has teamed with NASCAR’s Carl Edwards for its newest fragrance: Turn 4XT. Making its debut this November, Avon touts this fragrance as being “a masculine scent that embodies the rush that comes with risking…
Mercedes-Benz SL Most Likely Vehicle to Get a Ticket In
If you like to drive with the top down on your Mercedes-Benz SL convertible, you’re more likely to get pulled over for a traffic ticket and are cited four times more often then the average U.S. driver, says a report out by Verisk Analytics Inc. The report, put out by the insurance data company, goes…
BOLT Locks Work With Your Vehicle’s Key
The SEMA show is coming up next month, and one of the innovate products that will be highlighted is the BOLT – Breakthrough One-Key Lock Technology, a separate lock that can be opened with your vehicle key. Ideal if you carry around a tool box but don’t want the hassle of pocketing a bunch of…
Hello Kitty Wraps Available For Smart Fortwo
The Smart Fortwo is the cat’s meow – literally – now that you can plaster the world’s most popular cat all over it (and no, we’re not talking about Garfield). Smart has licensed the popular “Hello Kitty” brand and have added a line of car wrap designs that feature the beloved feline to the carmaker’s…
Audemars Piguet Announces Jarno Trulli Chronograph
It’s one thing to sponsor a driver, but it’s only a few who are honored with their very own watch. Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet has chosen to honor Italian F1 driver Jarno Trulli with his very own timepiece. Trulli, a former Formula Three national champion, has been an F1 driver since 1997. Winner of a…
Limited Edition Spyker Timepieces Collection Out Just in Time For the Holidays
We know you don’t want to think about it, but the holiday season is going to be here before you know it, so it’s time to start putting together a list for Santa. And may we suggest adding the Limited Edition Spyker Timepieces Collection – but only if you’ve been really good this year. This…
Klutch22 App Lets You Find and Connect With Other Cars on the Road
Think of the Klutch22 iPhone app as social media for your car. This cool new app hooks you up to a web community via the iPhone that lets you search and find your favorite rides close to you. You can also log in your ride so others can find you. It’s a real-time car positioning…
swissRoomBox Transforms Your Car Into a Motorhome
So you don’t have the cash to shell out for a fancy motorhome – big deal! You can add one on to your existing vehicle with the swissRoomBox. Brought to you by the creative and handy folks at Swiss Army Knife, the swissRoomBox is a motorhome on a budget, so to speak. Touting itself as…
Mercedes-Benz Uses New High-Tech Simulator To Test Cars
Carmakers put their vehicles through the most extreme environments available – Death Valley, the Arctic Circle, and the Nurburgring. But let’s face it – most cars will never be used in these types of driving conditions – wouldn’t it be more productive to see how they fare in the real world? And that’s just what…
Installation Cost for Volt In-Home Charger May Shock You
On the heels of the soon-to-be-released Chevrolet Volt, GM has announced its in-home charger, which will sell for the reasonable price of $490. Once you factor in what it would cost for gas, you’re probably willing to dip into your wallet. But it’s the installation cost for the in-home charging unit that will shock you….
Take the Remote Porsche 356 A Coupé For a Spin
Take the Porsche 356 A Coupé for a spin around the living room. At first, you might bump into a few things, but after a few laps, you’ll be handling this remote controlled car like a pro. Ideal for collectors or car enthusiasts, the amazingly detailed 1:18 scale model of this classic ‘50s vehicle is…
Tesla Recalls 439 Roadsters for Faulty Cable
We guess Tesla didn’t want to feel left out. Now, they can say that they are the fourth niche manufacturer in recent time that has had to issue a parts recall for a vehicle defect. The problem is an overflowing 12V auxiliary cable that is rubbing against a carbon fiber panel on one of the…
Bentley Launches New Line of Branded Merchandise
It’s easy to look good in a Bentley. But now, it’s easy to look good in Bentley, with the companies new line of branded merchandise. The Bentley Collection has partnered with other exclusive manufacturers to bring you timepieces by Breitling, writing instruments by Tibaldi, sunglasses by Estede, skis by Zai, leather goods by Robert Ettinger…
Enterprise Rent-A-Car to Offer Coda Electric Vehicles
Buying an electric car can be a tough decision to make, especially if you’ve never owned one before. EV manufacturer Coda has come up with of the perfect solution. The company has teamed up with Enterprise Rent-A-Car to add its all-electric sedan into the rental car company’s fleet. Coda will introduce about 100 sedans across…
Risks Associated With Unintended Acceleration Minimal Says Panel of Experts
Feel free to let out a huge sigh of relief – a panel of experts investigating the causes of sudden acceleration heard on Monday that the risks of driving a recalled Toyota are minimal. Paul Fischbeck, a professor of social and decision sciences and engineering and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University, told the National…
Study: Parents Need To Spend More Time Teaching Teen Drivers
A new study says that parents are even more important then ever when it comes to teaching their teens to drive. The report goes on to state that parents are not giving their teenagers enough experience behind the wheel before they get their license, especially in challenging situations – this includes driving in bad weather,…
Survey: British Men Want Katy Perry in the Passenger Seat
Perhaps it has something to do with being engaged to Russell Brand, or maybe it has to do with whip cream and kissing girls. Whatever it is, the results are in, and British men have spoken – they want Katy Perry to ride shotgun with them. The pop singer, best known for her dessert-themed bras…
Honda Retains ‘Greenest Automaker’ Title from Union of Concerned Scientists
Honda makes being green look easy. That’s why they are holding on to the “Greenest Automaker” title from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), making this their fifth year running. Honda squeaked ahead of Toyota and Hyundai (both tied for second), beating the two by just one point. “It was a photo finish, but Honda…
Toyota iQ Disco is Getting Ready to Party
Toyota is getting funky and has released details about the new iQ Disco model, available for the European market. So why is it called the Disco? Well, it kind of resembles a disco ball and it also comes with a professional DJ sound system – so you can get down with your bad self while…
Mercedes Recalling 85,000 C-Class and E-Class Models Over Steering Issues
Mercedes-Benz is recalling about 85,000 of its C-Class and E-Class models due to potential steering problems. The recall affects the 2010 C-Class as well as 2010 and 2011 E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet models. Mercedes says the cars could lose power steering fluid and cause drivers to lose “sufficient control of the vehicle,” especially in low-speed…
