News By Topic: Behind The Wheel

Truck Plaza Turns into Safe Haven During Snow Storm

Feb 18, 2016

Hitesh Patel opened his store for the night to help stranded motorists in need of shelter. ​CHARLOTTE, N.C. February 18, 2016; A Saluda, North Carolina, business owner went above and beyond to help families stranded in the ice and cold on Monday by turning his gas station into a safe haven, reports Fox 46 in Char ... Continue reading

Dog Day Afternoon of Driving - Love Your Pet Day Feb. 20th

Feb 18, 2016

WAYNE, N.J., Feb. 17, 2016 -- Passenger safety is always important when it comes to driving, and the same goes for all species. With "Love Your Pet Day" on February 20th, Hankook Tire was curious to learn about how drivers keep their dogs safe on the road in their latest Quarterly Gauge Index. According to Hankook Tire ... Continue reading

2016 Nissan Maxima SR Review By John Heilig

Feb 17, 2016

2016 Nissan Maxima SR Review By John Heilig ... Continue reading

Hybrid and Electric Technologies Compete With Cheap Gas

Feb 17, 2016

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Feb 17, 2016 -- The Automotive Science Group released its 2016 Automotive Performance Index study findings today, highlighting the stark differences in performance merits that differentiate conventional and alternatively powered cars and SUVs in 2016. According to the study, hybrid vehicles, plug-in ... Continue reading

Explore Lodi on a California Wines Road Trip

Feb 17, 2016

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 17, 2016 California's many scenic wine regions offer an array of experiences and wines to enjoy. To help visitors explore them all, Wine Institute's California Wines Road Trips series highlights a different region each month. For February, visitors are invited to discover Lodi, California. Lodi has ... Continue reading

Lotus Elise Cup 250 Faaaaasssstttt! and Light!

Feb 16, 2016

Tuesday, February 16, 2016 - 13:30Fastest Elise ever: 0-60 mph in 3.9 secs, 154 mph top speed 243 hp and in excess of 261 hp/tonne Available as a roadster as standard Carbon Aero Pack option saving a further 10 kg The global production run of the Elise Cup 250 will be limited to two-hundred vehicles per year Proving th ... Continue reading

Geneva Motor Show 2016: European Premiere of the Rinspeed “Etos” +VIDEO

Feb 15, 2016

Disruptive technologies, sustainability and desirability: Automated driving with a great fun and whoa factor. Disruptive innovations and new digital technologies are changing the world of mobility at an unprecedented speed. The “old world” of the traditional automaker meets the “new world” of softwa ... Continue reading

Ram Trucks Official Truck of Cabala's

Feb 15, 2016

Cabela and Ram Trucks Partnership Announced to include co-sponsored events Cabela’s and Ram Trucks announced today the two companies have entered into a partnership that has made Ram Trucks the official truck of Cabela’s. Under this partnership, Cabela’s and Ram Trucks will co-sponsor events, giveaways, ... Continue reading

Drivers; Monitor Forecasts, Prepare for Changing Roadway Conditions

Feb 15, 2016

HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 15, 2016 With winter weather expected to impact the entire state through Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today advised drivers to be prepared for snow, ice and rain conditions and to postpone travel if necessary. "Exactly how much snow or ice any given region will ... Continue reading

2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE Review by Carey Russ

Feb 15, 2016

Small displacement is beautiful in the case of Volkswagen's new 1.4-liter direct-injected turbocharged engine in the 2016 Jetta DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS There are important changes to the Volkswagen Jetta for 2016. VW has long been known for evolutionary rather than revolutionary product development, with ... Continue reading

University of Michigan Study Shows That Water Repellent Windshield Treatments Improve Driver Response Time and Safety

Feb 15, 2016

"The application of hydrophobic treatment to the windshield of an automobile, under simulated rainy-driving conditions, resulted in significantly improved visual acuity and decreased response time to recognize a simple target. The improvement in response time was, on average, greater than one second: equivalent to more ... Continue reading

Fireball Tim's Malibu VLOG - Malibu Cars, Celebs and The Hot Wheels Garage +VIDEO

Feb 14, 2016

HOLLYWOOD USA - February 14, 2016: Hollywood Car Designer and Host Fireball Tim takes us on a weekly automotive adventure through his show FIREBALL MALIBU VLOG. Top episodes this week include the 2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Mazda3 & Mitsubishi Outlander, an amazing Ferrari F40 at his Malibu Car Show with Actress Deni ... Continue reading

Hitachi Automotive Systems Announces Autonomous Driving

Feb 14, 2016

Hitachi Automotive Systems Announces Autonomous Driving <br> System Verification Test Drive on Public Road in Ibaraki Prefecture</h2> ... Continue reading

Broken Car? Buying A Car? Auto Enthusiast? - Let's Talk About - AUTO LAB Saturday February 13, 2016

Feb 13, 2016

February 12, 2016 Car Question? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 27 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, prov ... Continue reading

SHERP ATV - Go Anywhere? DA! +VIDEO

Feb 12, 2016

Here is a short look at the fantastic Russian developed and built SHERP ATV. Powered by a 44.3 HP Kubota V1505-t diesel engine this ATV is based on the design and engineering skills of Aleksei Garagashian (renowned technologist). It will blow you away with its super go-anywhere ability. (see video). SHERP engineers hav ... Continue reading