News By Topic: Road Trips Travel

St. Barth, Wine Country, Up The Hill To The Sierra, Ferrari, Kia, Caddy, Mercedes, B For Buick and Basketball In This Month's Letter From Europe

Apr 19, 2021

Go to St Barth said Auto Channel’s CEO Bob Gordon and see what the famous, the infamous and the rich folks are up too. It was difficult to say no to the Boss so after a great dealing of trepidation I put on two masks and grabbed a bottle of sanitizer. ... Continue reading

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Succeeds in Historic First Flight

Apr 19, 2021

Ingenuity's Shadow NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter captured this shot as it hovered over the Martian surface on April 19, 2021, during the first instance of powered, controlled flight on another planet. It used its navigation camera, which autonomously tracks the ground during flight. ... Continue reading

Poll finds majority of experienced motorists have no trust in smart motorways

Apr 12, 2021

Furthermore, 84 per cent of the 4,500 respondents surveyed had little faith in the current safety systems’ abilities to detect them if they were to breakdown in a running lane and protect them until help arrived. ... Continue reading

UPDATE - NASA's Mars Helicopter First Flight Attempt Postponed

Apr 11, 2021

WASHINGTON, April 9, 2021 -- Lee esta nota de prensa en español aquí. NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter is two days away from making humanity's first attempt at powered, controlled flight of an aircraft on another planet. If all proceeds as planned, the 4-pound (1.8-kg) rotorcraft is expected to take off from Mars' Je ... Continue reading

Italian Super-car Road-trip - A Lamborghini Huracán Delight

Apr 7, 2021

I was greeted by the awesome matte pearlescent white spyder V10, waiting for me next to the dark glass walled reception, intimidating and inviting all at once. Before I could retrieve the black key fob with its proudly engraved bull, I immediately ran into my old dear friend and automotive legend Antonio Gini, who up u ... Continue reading

Iteris Receives $3.15 Million in Additional Task Order Funding from Federal Highway Administration to Support Nation’s Architecture Reference for Cooperative and Intelligent Transportation

Apr 6, 2021

today announced that it has received an additional $3.15 million in funding for a task order under its indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to provide continued development, evolution and deployment support for the intelligent transportation systems (ITS ... Continue reading

How to escape rip currents the Surfers Way

Apr 2, 2021

Milton and Michael Willis have their way. The brothers, World Champion Giant Wave Surfers are busy getting the word out on how to escape rip currents the Surfers Way. View PDF For years lifeguards have advocated swimming parallel to the beach to escape rip currents. Milton exclaims this method is obsolete and incomplet ... Continue reading

The Nissan Ariya Takes A Hokkaido Road Trip With Something To Prove +VIDEO

Apr 2, 2021

Expert team evaluates Nissan’s electric crossover SUV for comfort and driving excitement In the snow-covered landscape of Japan’s northern-most main island, the Nissan Ariya is being put to task. During the development phase, Nissan’s Chief Vehicle Assessment Specialists (CVAS) drive, maneuver, listen and feel th ... Continue reading

Toyota Celebrates 25th Anniversary As A Hoosier - Launches Hybrid Sienna Minivan

Mar 31, 2021

Donates $1 Million and a Brand New Sienna PRINCETON, Ind. (March 31, 2021) – Toyota Indiana has celebrated numerous milestones over the past year—6 millionth vehicle, 2 millionth Highlander and 30 millionth U.S. assembled vehicle—just to name a few. ... Continue reading

2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness Preview

Mar 30, 2021

Upgraded suspension and Subaru’s Symmetrical All-wheel drive, the Outback Wilderness is ready for adventure. The Outback Wilderness also features award-winning EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, and a tablet-style 11.6-inch SUBARU STARLINK™ Multimedia system with integrated center information display. ... Continue reading

2022 MINI Countryman Boardwalk Edition Preview

Mar 25, 2021

MINI USA announced today the availability and U.S. pricing for the new 2022 MINI Countryman Boardwalk Edition. ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP: The Original 'Immersive Van Gogh' Exhibition Brings Its Blockbuster Show To Pittsburgh

Mar 19, 2021

Lighthouse Immersive and Impact Museums announce the Pittsburgh premiere of their highly sought-after art experience Immersive Van Gogh opening September 23, 2021. Official tickets will be available at https://www.vangoghpittsburgh.com/ with prices starting at $39.99. ... Continue reading

Illinois Announces $721,500 in Boat Access Area Grants

Mar 18, 2021

Governor JB Pritzker today announced 2021 Boat Access Area Development grants totaling $721,500 have been awarded to five communities. ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP: Paul Gauguin Cruises Unveils Renovated m/s Paul Gauguin - Dreaming

Mar 17, 2021

took place during The Gauguin's drydock ending on March 9th in Singapore. The vision of the renovation was to enhance The Gauguin's elegant Polynesian signature with a chic and fresh style to enrich guests' experience sailing the islands of Tahiti, French Polynesia, Fiji and the South Pacific. ... Continue reading

U.S. News Announces the 2021 Best Cars for Families

Mar 16, 2021

U.S. News & World Report, a nationally recognized publisher of consumer advice and information, today announced the 2021 Best Cars for Families. U.S. News evaluated 86 vehicles and named winners across nine categories. ... Continue reading