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California Leads the Nation in Traffic Ticket Tweets
Twitter is great for keeping abreast what’s going on in the lives of the people you follow. You can find out what’s going on in the world, learn what people are eating for breakfast and get the good news and the not-so-good news as it happens. And if you’re in California, chances are you’re going…
Celebrity Designer MINIs are the Belles of the Life Ball in Vienna
If you’re going to hit the red carpet, you’d better be dressed by a designer. And not just any designer will do – it has to be household names. It’s a good thing MINI kept this in mind as it strutted its stuff down the red carpet in Vienna. Making a fabulous debut at the…
Kia and Yo Gabba Gabba Hit the Road For National Tour
One of the funkiest kids’ shows on TV and Korean automaker Kia are hitting the road for a cross-country tour. Nickelodeon’s “Yo Gabba Gabba” is pairing up once again with Kia (the first time being the Super Bowl commercial collaboration that aired this year). The ad featured Yo Gabba Gabba character Muno and an assortment…
Alfa Romeo and Chopard Celebrate Their Anniversaries with Special Line of Watches
How do you celebrate a very special anniversary? Well, if you’re Chopard and Alfa Romeo, you commission a very special line of timepieces. To mark their birthdays – 2010 sees Chopard celebrating 150 years and 100 years for Alfa Romeo – the two decided to join forces and to launch three new classic sport watches….
Automotive Safety in the Spotlight at the Smithsonian
Looking to treat the family to an educational vacation this summer? Then head to the Smithsonian Institute, where you’ll learn all about the three-point safety belt, the padded dashboard and the famous “Car Safety for Dummies” dummies. In honor of 75 years of automotive safety, as well as all the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
BMW X6 is Not-So-Pretty in Pink
There have been a lot of interesting aftermarket BMW X6 creations floating around lately. Like the super-speedy G-Power Typhoon RS. Not to mention the ArmorTech Coupe conversion. But this one – all the way from Romaina – has to take the cake. In a move that would make Barbie squeal with girlish glee, the Mary…
Audi’s New Fuel Cap to Prevent Pumping Gasoline into Your Diesel Tank
Audi owners will no longer have to worry about accidentally filling their diesel vehicles with gasoline. The company is introducing a mechanism that will have you pumping without a problem. Right now, you can’t put diesel into a gasoline-powered vehicle because the diesel nozzles are large and won’t fit in the filler neck. On the…
Tips on Keeping Your Car’s Interior Cool This Summer
Sure, we all love the summer, but it’s ok to complain about some of its side effects – for example, how hot your car gets after a couple of hours sitting in the sun. It almost feels like it could double as a sauna, not to mention the ickiness of your skin sticking to the…
TxtStopper Stops You From Texting While Car is Running
It’s a sign of the times – texting while behind the wheel isn’t cool to do anymore. In fact, it’s pretty stupid, now that we know the dangers associated while trying to do the two acts simultaneously. But for all those drivers who still don’t get it, don’t worry – TxtStopper will stop you from…
“Damsels of Design” Paved the Way For Female Automotive Designers
Harley Earl was a man ahead of his time. Way back in 1950, he became the first automotive designer to hire women. But it wasn’t an “equality in the workplace” kind of decision – Earl’s “Damsels of Design” were brought onboard for their design talents. The reasoning behind his hiring strategy was simple. He believed…
New Twist on Traffic Lights Can Help Color-Blind Drivers
The whole green means go, red means stop way of doing things is so yesterday. It’s time to change traffic up a little, and this season, shapes are the new black thanks to Yanko Design’s Uni-Light. Designed to help color-blind drivers, the Uni-Light changes the red-amber-green signals in favor of shapes to alert you when…
Rental Car Companies Still Rent Out Recalled Vehicles [video]
In the past, if you haven’t been picky about the rental car you’re driving, perhaps you should be. You may be surprised to learn that your rental has been recalled – so why is it still on the road? This information comes to use via ABC News, which reports these findings after a recent lawsuit…
GQ Puts Pink Driving Shoes on Their Best Things in the World List
Guys, when GQ says it’s ok to wear pink shoes, feel free to pick up a pair without fear of losing your “Man Card.” It’s true! On the list of Best Things in the World, compiled by GQ Magazine, Kurt Geiger’s Florio driving shoes make the cut at number 27. Going neutral is so 2009…
Eat Out of the Trunk with Rolls-Royce’s Bespoke Picnic Set
Picnicking has never been so elegant, now that Rolls-Royce has added a picnic set to its Phantom model. Finished in polished aluminum, veneer and leather, this four-person picnic set is just one of the many new additions created by the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in-house Bespoke design and engineering team. About 100 chic and unique bespoke…
Drunk Driving Device Being Developed for New Cars
The government is cracking down on people who drink and drive with an auto industry program that is in process of developing an in-car device that detects drunken drivers. This tool will be installed in all new vehicles, and is set to receive a six-fold increase in the annual funding. The Driver Alcohol Detection System…
Porsche Celebrates Its 55th Birthday With Tag Heuer Limited Edition Watch
Happy 55th birthday Porsche! And to help celebrate the momentous occasion, the Porche Club of America has commissioned Tag Heuer to make a very special edition 55-piece watch for the exclusive brand. The high-end Swiss watchmaker is issuing the Monaco watch with a limited run of just 55 timepieces to mark the anniversary. Tag Heuer…
Bentley Magazine Launches Online Edition
So you may not live the jet setting, bourgeois lifestyle, but it doesn’t mean you can’t dream. Bentley helps bring that dream to vivid life with the latest edition of Bentley Magazine, which for the first time is now available online in E-Magazine format. This special Summer 2010 e-magazine gives you a sneak peek at…
Hot Under the Hood? What to do When Your Car Overheats
Temperatures are soaring, and all you can think about is getting somewhere air conditioned. If you’re steaming, just imagine how hot it must get under the hood of your car. On those days when the weather is just too hot to handle, it pays to keep an eye on the signs that tell you that…
Study Reveals What States Are Most Likely to Give You a Speeding Ticket
If you’ve got a lead foot, the National Motorists Association has some handy information for you. They have just released their ranking of states where you’re most likely to get a speeding ticket. Making it their cause to promote rational traffic laws, eliminate speed traps and get rid of camera-based ticketing systems, the National Motorists…
How Far Are You Willing Drive to Get The Best Deal on a New Car?
Would you go an extra mile to save an extra buck on a new car purchase? According to a new survey released by Consumer Reports, you’d be willing to go 55 miles. Thanks to the Internet, it’s easy to compare prices, and armed with all this valuable research, it’s a great way to haggle with…
How to Read a Tire Sidewall; Latest Installment in Yokohama’s Tire Tips Series [video]
Are you tired of not knowing anything about your tires? Then it’s a good thing that Yokohama Tire Corporation has just release the second installment of Tire Tips. A series of short educational videos designed to help consumers learn more about tires, Tire Tips has already covered the importance of properly inflated tires, and is…
Tips on How To Pick the Right SUV for Your Family
Oh SUVs, why do we love thee? Let us count the ways. You’re dependable. You’re reliable. You’re always up for an adventure. You look so much cooler than a minivan, yet are able to carry just as many kids. But there are so many to choose from – where do you even start? Not to…
Smart Wraps Up the ForTwo with Customized Vehicle Wraps
How do you stand out from the huddled masses in traffic? If you’ve got a Smart ForTwo, there is a multitude of ways, thanks to their new vehicle wraps. You’ve got one on your phone, you might as well get one for your car too. Wraps are the latest way to customize your car. Following…
Victoria Beckham Named as Creative Design Director for Range Rover Evoque
Oh Posh, what don’t you do? Victoria Beckham, aka Posh Spice, has just added creative design director to her already impressive resume, as she’ll be designing the interior of the special edition Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. Since being a pop star, model, soccer wife, yummy mummy, clothing designer and luxury style plate aren’t enough…
