News By Topic: Road Trips Travel

USA Approved Ultralight All-Electric Personal VTOL Aircraft Launched By Opener +VIDEO

Jul 12, 2018

PALO ALTO, Calif., July 12, 2018; OPENER, Inc., a pioneer of aero vehicles for consumer travel, today revealed BlackFly; the world’s first ultralight all-electric fixed-wing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. BlackFly is a single-seat Personal Aerial Vehicle (PAV) designed and built for a new world of thr ... Continue reading

2019 BMW M850i xDrive Specs and Pricing

Jul 9, 2018

The return of the iconic BMW 8 Series luxury sports coupe after 20 years. 523 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque with a 0-60 mph sprint in just 3.6 seconds. ... Continue reading

Which Cars Do Owners Drive the Most?

Jul 9, 2018

Nissan TITAN XD Flexes Its Beach Bod as TITAN Surfcamp +VIDEO

Jul 9, 2018

Sand under tires, sun setting on the Atlantic Ocean, Nissan today dropped the towel on the ultimate beach-inspired show vehicle – TITAN Surfcamp. ... Continue reading

Media Advisory - Additional Coast Guard Capacity For Victoria, B.C.

Jul 5, 2018

VICTORIA, July 5, 2018 /CNW/ - Terry Beech, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, will announce additional Coast Guard capacity in Victoria and other measures under the Oceans Protection Plan. Media are invited to attend. ... Continue reading

The Concours d’Elegance of America Event Schedule

Jul 4, 2018

The Concours d’Elegance has its roots in 17th century France, when the aristocracy would parade their horse-drawn carriages through the parks of Paris. With the advent of the automobile, Concours d’Elegance events evolved into competitions between automobile manufacturers, custom coachbuilders, and owners, whose ve ... Continue reading

World's First Flying Car Production Model Makes Its Aviation Debut at Farnborough Airshow +VIDEO

Jul 4, 2018

RAAMSDONKVEER, Netherlands, July 4, 2018 -- From the 16th until the 22nd of July the PAL-V Liberty will have its aviation debut at the Farnborough International Airshow. Between the 16th and 20th of July the PAL-V can be found in hall 4 at stand 4100. ... Continue reading

2018 AJAC EcoRun shows off impressive fuel-efficient results +VIDEO

Jul 1, 2018

The 7th annual Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) EcoRun continued its impressive record of fuel economy results in the province of New Brunswick. Nineteen AJAC journalists from across Canada convened in Moncton to participate in the fuel-efficient driving event which showcased the latest and greatest ... Continue reading

2019 Honda Insight Hybrid Preview - Official Specs, Prices, Options

Jun 30, 2018

Upscale styling goes head-to-head with other premium compact sedans Two-motor hybrid powertrain delivers outstanding power and fuel efficiency Class-leading safety performance with Honda Sensing® standard equipment on all trims The 2019 Insight combines best-in-class passenger space, premium interior appointments, ups ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB - Auto Talk Radio LIVE from New York This Saturday June 30, 2018 7-9 AM

Jun 30, 2018

Auto Lab is a 28 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 20 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart ... Continue reading

New Air Services Added to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

Jun 27, 2018

Visitors to the Greater Palm Springs area can now choose from a variety of new air services when flying to and from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP). Delta Air Lines is adding new, seasonal nonstop air service between Atlanta and Palm Springs beginning Winter 2018. The flights will be offered between December 2 ... Continue reading

Oil and Gasoline Wastewater On Dirt Roads Mean Health and Environment Trouble

Jun 27, 2018

A truck kicking up dust as it speeds down a dirt road is a typical image in country music videos. But this dust from unpaved roads is also an environmental and health hazard. ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP: Empire State Building Bursts Into 4th of July With VIP Fireworks Viewing Event

Jun 27, 2018

NEW YORK, June 27, 2018 -- This Independence Day, celebrate the holiday with friends and family at the Empire State Building's "Ultimate 4th of July" celebration. Limited tickets are still available for this exclusive event which offers breathtaking views of the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular from the only op ... Continue reading

Add Pre-Trip Auto Care to Summer Road Trip Plans

Jun 26, 2018

BETHESDA, Md., June 26, 2018; With school out for the summer, many families are planning driving vacations. Adding pre-trip auto care to road trip plans lessens the chance of a roadside breakdown for all motorists and is even more important for those driving older vehicles, says the Car Care Council. ... Continue reading

Self Driving Shuttles In Detroit

Jun 26, 2018

May Mobility and Bedrock Bring Future of Mobility to Detroit - Detroit is the first city in America to deploy independent self-driving vehicles in an urban core on public roads - Vehicles will initially transport Bedrock employees to and from their parking garages - May Mobility to provide full-time operational and ser ... Continue reading