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Ford’s MirrorNavi Combines Rear-View Mirror and GPS into One
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Are you lost? Finding you’re way around is as easy as looking in your rear-view mirror, thanks to the MirrorNavi. Brought to you by the smart folks at Ford, this new Garmin sat-nav is integrated directly into your car’s rear-view mirror. This gadget, built by Garmin and Wollnikom, replaces your existing rear-view mirror, and consists…
IIHS Names Best Bets for Booster Seats
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released their list of booster seats they do and do not recommend. On the recommended side, there’s been a significant growth this past year, with 21 Best Bets and seven Good Bets. Out of 72 booster seats the safety organization tested, eight booster seats didn’t get recommended….
When it Comes to Infotainment, Japan Comes in #1
Are you in the market for a new entertainment or infotainment system for your car? A recent study by J.D. Power and Associates shows that Japanese suppliers of information and entertainment systems score highest in quality. It seems as though everyone has a satellite radio or navigation devices installed in their vehicle. And there are…
Conair’s New Hair Dryer Powered by Ferrari Engine
Ladies, you know those mornings when you’re in a rush and you can’t get your hair dried quick enough? Well, now there’s one less thing to worry about on those days when you’re on the go. Conair BaByliss Pro is now offering a hair dryer actually comes with a Ferrari engine to power it. Imagine…
The Carstache – Facial Hair For Your Vehicle
You know what your car really needs to make it stand out? A Carstache! The male counterpart to Carlashes, the Carstache will have you wondering how you ever did without one up until this point. For just $40, your vehicle could be sporting some distinguished grill hair. But be warned: when your stash looks this…
Allstate Report Reveals America’s Best and Worst Cities to Drive in [video]
Have you ever wondered what the safest cities in the U.S. to drive in? Allstate has done the research and ranked the country’s 200 largest cities and how safe they are to drive in. Based on the likelihood of drivers to get into an accident, this annual report determines the locations that boast the best…
Take Your Toddler For a Spin in Playsam’s Roadster Saab
A tricycle just won’t cut it for your little style maven. Your child must have the finer things in life – and that’s why your mini motorist should be puttering around in Playsam’s Roadster Saab. A wooden toy car that boasts clean and simple design inspired by the very first Saab-Sixten Sason’s prototype 92001, the…
Poll: Pets Are Another Distraction While Driving
It seems as though drivers can be distracted by just about anything. First, there was a lot of concern about cell phones, and then it was all about kids in the car. And don’t forget the dangers of eating and driving. Now we’ve got another distraction to add to the list: your pets. A new…
Does it Cost More to Operate an Electric Vehicle Than Gas-Powered?
When you bought that new electric car of yours, we bet you thought you’d be saving all kinds of mad money. We hate to break it to you, but it turns out it is probably going to cost you more than an gas car in the long run. Many people buy electric cars because of…
Is Your High-Tech Vehicle Vulnerable to Hackers?
You’ve decided to buy a new car, complete with all the high-techy trimmings. But does that make your car vulnerable to hackers? Your new ride probably isn’t a high-priority target for hackers, but security experts believe that car hacking is going to become more mainstream. This is thanks to new wireless technologies and a dependence…
2011 Buick Regal Picks up a Top Safety Pick Award
The most recent vehicle to earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Top Safety Pick award is the 2011 Buick Regal. This means that the Regal joins other winners including LaCrosse, Audi A4, Lincoln MKZ, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Ford Fiesta and Hyundai Genesis that also many the Top Safety Picks for 2010. All Top Safety…
Free State Farm App Responds To Texts While You’re Driving
Anybody who’s anybody has their own app, and now you can add State Farm to the list of trend setters. This one will hopefully cut down on a few claims, as State Farm’s Android application automatically responds to text messages while you’re driving. The new widget, called the “On the Move” widget, lets Android smartphone…
Alfa Romeo Honored with Giuliano Mazzuoli Contagiri 8C Competizione Watch
Paying special tribute to Alfa Romeo’s celebrated sport tradition, Florentine designer Giuliano Mazzuoli unveiled the new Contagiri 8C Competizione watch to great fanfair. Some people like to have a party when they release a new product. Not Mazzuoli – he had a parade of Alfa Romeo 8Cs go through Florence in honor of the style,…
Smart Car Snuggie The Work of 20 Knitting Grandmas
You just can’t keep a good idea down. First, they were made for people, next up it was redesigned for pets. Now, they’ve made a Snuggie for the Smart Car. On people, the Snuggie looks pretty hideous, but on the smart car, it looks kind of cool. Created by 20 knitting grandmas – aka the…
Study: One in Five Drivers Drink and Drive
You’d think that with all of the public service announcements, all of the shocking statistics and all of the cringe-worthy footage you can find on YouTube, drivers would think twice about getting behind the wheel drunk. Does it surprise you that almost 12,000 people are still killed annually from alcohol-related accidents? Just as surprising is…
Replacement Headrest Plays DVDs and Doubles as a NES/SNES Emulator
Car trips with the kids can be painful – especially the long ones. So we guess that the Replacement Headrest DVD Player and NES/SNES Emulator system was invented by parents who had just had enough (or by this guy here). This cool in-car AV entertainment system trades out the headrests on the front seats for…
Carlashes – Eye Lashes For Your Car
Yep, you read it right. We can’t make this stuff up. If you’ve been searching for the right adornment to make your car look, ummmm, flirty, then Carlashes are for you. Claiming to “dress up your headlights with a touch of fashion and a twinkle of crystal,” the Carlashes feature a flexible design that bends…
Consumer Reports Picks Top 10 Family Vehicles for Travel
Summer vacation may be coming to a close, but that means it’s time for a whole new season of bringing your kids to school, piano lessons and football tryouts. Consumer Reports has put together a list of new cars that are great for transporting the family around, all ranging in price from just under $20,000…
Yokohama Offers Tips on Buying SUV and Truck Tires [video]
If you’re looking to buy tires for your SUV or truck, but don’t know what to look for, you’re in luck. The third installment of Yokohama’s Tire Tips video series has just been released and focuses on SUV and truck tires. Hosted off-road racing champions Cameron and Heidi Steele, the “how to choose a truck/SUV…
Students to Race Across Canada in Electric VW Beetle
On your mark, get set, drive green! A few determined students from the University of British Columbia are aiming to set a record for the fastest coast-to-coast drive across Canada in an electric vehicle. And not just any electric vehicle – they’re making the trek in a homemade electrified classic Volkswagen Beetle. Their journey began…
Drunk Driving Campaign Steps Up For End of Summer
We’re all a little sad to see the end of summer. We usually send it off with a long weekend, lots of backyard BBQs and a few pool parties. Since most of these types of shindigs involve alcohol, there’s always an increased risk of intoxicated drivers on the road. That’s why the National Highway Traffic…
MINI Rooftop Collection Makes Travel Fashionable
The MINI brand has always been synonymous with an uber-cool British fast-paced lifestyle. And now, even if you aren’t British, you can steal the look with MINI’s Rooftop Collection. Whether it’s for a night out on the town or you’re off on holidays, there’s something in this collection to fit your travel needs. Designed to…
Ford Fiesta Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Award
Great news for Ford – the 2011 Fiesta earned a 2010 Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This marks the first time a mini-car has picked up an award since the introduction of a new roof strength test. And if that was reason enough to celebrate, this nod also makes…
Set a Safe Mood in Your Vehicle with Ambient Lighting
Want to set the mood while you’re driving with some help ambient lighting? Hey, it’s not that kind of mood we’re thinking of (so get you’re mind out of the gutter). These days, more vehicles are adding ambient lighting as a standard or optional feature because it makes drivers feel safe. A soft illumination around…
