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New Subaru Ad Promotes Brand’s Safety; Captures Teen’s “First Time Out” Driving Moment
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We all have that one commercial that makes us tear up. We may not admit it, but every time it comes on, we stop what we’re doing and reach for a tissue. A new Subaru commercial falls into this category, and if you’re a parent, it will tug on your heartstrings more than just a…
New Research Could Bring Us Roads That Help Reduce Pollution
Wouldn’t it be great if cars put out less pollution? You can breathe a sigh of relief (go on, take a deep one), because researchers at the Eindhoven University of Technology (EUT) may have discovered a breakthrough that will lead to reduced pollution and cleaner air. Researchers at EUT believe that roads made of a…
Buick Lets You Use Twitter to Book a Test Drive
You’re too busy to get to the dealership to test drive a car – so what’s a savvy social networker to do? Just tweet, and Buick will bring the car to you, pretty much wherever you are. Available in Chicago, you’ll be able to book a test drive using Twitter. The “Tweet to Drive” campaign…
Stability Control for Big Rigs May Become Mandatory
Do you clench the steering wheel in fear every time a big rig passes you on the highway? Loosen your grip a little bit – a mandate for the installation safety systems, courtesy of The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), may be on the horizon. Right now, automakers must legally install stability control to…
Ferrari Offers Limited Edition 1:8 Scale Die-Cast Models of Historic Street and Race Cars
They might not get you across the finish line, but these miniatures are still winners. Ferrari is celebrating the cars that have made their mark on the automotive landscape. From the superb 599 GTO that made its impressive launch at Beijing Motor Show, to the short wheelbase version of the Spider 250 California that debuted…
Car Town Facebook Game Lets You Pimp Your Virtual Ride and Much, Much More
Forget Farmville. All the cool kids will be out and about on Facebook using the all-new Car Town game. Facebook’s Car Town is all about collecting cars. Once you join the game, you’re given a basic garage that represents your home base. You’ll also receive credits to customize their garage or to “buy” a car….
Top 10 Most Comfortable Cars Under $30,000
What makes a car truly comfortable? Air conditioning? Heated seats? Power window shades? Sure, those are all a good start, but with today’s modern luxuries, there are so many extras that can make your commute a comfortable one. The folks at Kelley Blue Book have assembled the 10 most comfortable cars under $30,000. Not surprisingly…
“A Glass of Water” Can Cut Fuel Consumption Costs by 10 Percent
We’ve all heard how important it is to keep hydrated by drinking plenty of water. But how about using a glass of water to cut fuel reduction? Toyota claims that a single glass of water could help you reduce your fuel consumption costs by 10 percent. No, you don’t have to drive around with a…
Keep Car Thieves Away by Painting Your Vehicle Pink
You know how car alarms go off and no one pays any attention to them? Sure, they’re annoying, but now that we’re used to them, it just becomes part of the urban white noise. Forget installing a car alarm – if you want to protect your car against theft, just paint it pink. We’re not…
Women Give Chrysler Dealers a Much-Needed Boost
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past few years, you know all about the hard knocks the automotive industry has been dealt. But Chrysler dealers are seeing a boost thanks to women who have given them some much-needed props. A recent survey conducted by Women-Drivers.com has ranked Jeep dealers in the number…
Michigan Lexus Dealer Teams with AskPatty to Offer Female Friendly Experience
It’s all about the ladies in Michigan. That’s because Meade Lexus has teamed up with AskPatty.com to address the needs of women consumers. Now part of the Certified Female Friendly Dealers, Meade Lexus has ensured that all their team members have completed a training and certification process to provide a Certified Female Friendly experience that…
Prototype Safety Seat Vibrates When Danger is Near
Bridging the gap between comfort and safety, Yale University researchers have come up with a car seat that vibrates when there’s impending danger. Particularly useful for warning you of cars in your blind spot, the vibrating seat will let you know that something is about to go wrong. John Morrell, an assistant professor of mechanical…
New York to Implement Ignition Interlock Devices for DUI Offenders
New York will become the 12th state to require ignition interlock devices for all people convicted of drunk driving – that goes for first time offenders too. Starting on August 15, Leandra’s Law (also called the Child Passenger Protection Act) will mandate the interlocks and impose stricter penalties if the DUI offender is transporting children…
Survey Finds Most In-Car Fights Caused by Directions
We’ve covered the dangers of texting while driving, and how distracting kids can be in the car. But here’s another serious concern we’d like to address: bickering couples. Arguing and driving – it’s sometime hard to separate the two in the car, especially when it comes to spouses. A British survey conducted by car accessories…
Why Reading Your Vehicle’s Instruction Manual is so Important
You can admit it, we’ll never tell – you’ve never read your vehicle’s owner manual, have you? Sure, we all skimmed it briefly to see how the air conditioning worked or how to program our favorite radio stations, but after that, it just languished in the glove box. But you really should pick it up…
Force India’s F1 Drivers Get Their Own Blend of Whyte & Mackay Scotch
Putting a whole new spin to drinking and driving, distiller Whyte & Mackay has blended a special scotch for Force India’s F1 drivers. Alcohol brands have a long history when it comes to sponsoring race cars, and Whyte & Mackay’s master distiller Richard Paterson decided to take it one step further with this scotch. The…
Put Your Cell Phone on a Leash with Zomm
You’re always on the go. At times, you’ve even been mistaken as a chicken with its head cut off. It’s not unheard of for you to misplace important items, like your mind, your priorities and your sanity. Well, Zomm won’t be able to help you keep track of those items, but it will help you…
Poll Reveals What Scares Men Most: Women Drivers
What scares the bejesus out of you? Spiders? Clowns? Garden gnomes? If you’re a man, chances are you’re afraid of your wife’s or girlfriend’s driving. So it’s a bit of a stereotype, but a recent poll taken by OnePoll.com, an online market research firm, asked 3,000 men a series of questions about how they felt…
Men More Likely Than Women To Keep Car Clean
A recent British study suggests that women are less likely to keep the family car clean than men. This study, conducted by Autoquake (an online car supermarket), states that more than half of all women go at least six months between washing their cars. That’s a long time to go between washes, and leaves your…
Kia’s “Who’s Next” YouTube Contest Could Land You $10,000
Have you got talent or do you think you’ve got talent? Kia Motors America is looking for you to be the next big Internet star with their $10,000 Who’s Next? contest on YouTube. An online video contest based around the Kia Soul, “Who’s Next” invites contestants to post their videos themed around the Soul on…
Porsche Celebrates 40th Anniversary of First Le Mans Win with Limited Edition Timepiece
What do you do to celebrate a job well done? Sit down to a good meal at a nice restaurant? Go out for a couple of drinks with coworkers? Do you treat yourself to a new pair of shoes? If you’re Porsche, you celebrate by designing a new chronograph. In honor of their first overall…
Keep Child Seats Cool with Mommy’s Helper Car Seat Sun Shade
You know how hot your car seats get after a few hours in the sweltering heat. That not-so-cool feeling goes the same for your child’s car seat. But now you can beat the car seat heat with Mommy’s Helper Car Seat Sun Shade. Not to be confused with the Rolling Stone’s song, this Mommy’s Helper…
Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-SV, Audi R8 Go Pink – And Not for a Good Cause
Pink is popping up everywhere lately – especially with high-end automobiles. Why you would spend so much money on a car and then paint it like a bottle of Pepto-Bismol is beyond us, but hey, it’s your money and if you’ve got it, you might as well spend it on making your ride look like…
Now is the Time For New-Car Buyers to Negotiate a Great Deal
Now that the market is on a tentative upswing, there is no time to waste – one of the positive points about a recession is that new-car buyers are in charge when it comes to making a deal. Data collected from a recent survey by the Consumer Reports National Research Center shows that half of…
