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HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA REVIEW

Nov 9, 2017

2017 Toyota Tundra Limited CrewMax; Three years ago Toyota took great pains to iron out flaws and place a stronger finish on the cabin presence and related features – the glossy interior finish, lower center console compartments, and smart connectivity technology are standouts. ... Continue reading

Allstate: More than one-third of U.S. motorists are "stressed" about winter driving

Nov 8, 2017

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 8, 2017 -- Allstate released a new survey today revealing that more than a third (35 percent) of U.S. drivers say wet winter driving stresses them out, and almost half (48 percent) are concerned by the prospecti — all while the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting an es ... Continue reading

2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD Review By John Heilig

Nov 7, 2017

Coupled with the red exterior is a black interior with heated white seats that is as striking as the outside. The front seats are comfortable with a decent amount of side support. You aren’t going racing in a CX-5, unless there’s a new class we haven’t heard of yet, but it’s nice to have that support for more s ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP: Aventura Mall's Treats Food Hall to Debut this Winter with an Array of Unique Options

Nov 1, 2017

...nearly a dozen local and national eateries, including Miami's first Figs by Todd English, the famed chef and restaurateur; Danny Meyer's trendsetting Shake Shack; Luke's Lobster, a Northeast favorite that is expanding worldwide; and more. ... Continue reading

Introducing the All-new, Next-generation 2018 Jeep Wrangler

Nov 1, 2017

Jeep 4x4 capability, a modern design that stays true to the original, advanced fuel-efficient powertrains, more open-air options, and is loaded with more safety features and advanced technology than ever before. ... Continue reading

Hammacher Schlemmer Introduces The Warmest Heated Steering Wheel Cover

Oct 31, 2017

NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2017 -- Continuing its 169-year history of offering the Best, the Only and the Unexpected, Hammacher Schlemmer introduces The Warmest Heated Steering Wheel Cover, the heated steering wheel cover that reached the highest temperatures in tests conducted by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute. ... Continue reading

SEMA 2017; Jeep Wrangler Named Hottest 4x4-SUV

Oct 31, 2017

Jeep® Wrangler retains title as "Hottest 4x4-SUV" on trade show floor at Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas Ram pickup recognized as finalist in "Hottest Truck" category Dodge Charger finalist in "Hottest Sedan" category Mopar SEMA display encompasses 13 total Mopar rides and hundreds of M ... Continue reading

Polaris Recalls General Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

Oct 30, 2017

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2017; https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Polaris-Recalls-General-Recreational-OffHighway-Vehicles Recall Summary Name of Product: Polaris General side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) Hazard: The steering wheel shaft can shift and detach while in use, resulting in a loss of control a ... Continue reading

Drive Cars For Free - Hyundai Mobility Partner WaiveCar To Be Featured On Hit ABC Show Shark Tank

Oct 27, 2017

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 27, 2017 -- WHAT/WHY: Chief executive officer Isaac Deutsch and chief technology officer Zoli Honig will show the "Sharks" how WaiveCar is moving forward the future of transportation and mobility by marrying eco-friendly transportation with consumer demands to provide a key service for any ... Continue reading

Finnish Steel Takes Scientists Into the Deepest Spot of the Ocean - the Marianas Trench

Oct 27, 2017

HELSINKI, Oct. 27, 2017 -- A Chinese scientific research company Rainbowfish Deepsea Equipment & Technology Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading

Rise of automated vehicles spells doom for taxis, buses in next 15 years: Report

Oct 27, 2017

VAUGHAN, ON, Oct. 27, 2017 /CNW/ - If you thought Uber was a disruptor, wait until automated vehicles (AVs) backed by smartphone apps for "mobility on demand" begin to eat into taxi and public bus services in the early 2020s, then begin to disrupt car ownership in the late 2020s. So says a report published today called ... Continue reading

Goodyear's New Blimp Wingfoot Two Arrives in Los Angeles

Oct 26, 2017

Wingfoot Two will land at Long Beach Airport where it will be moored for the next few weeks until moving to its permanent home at Goodyear's airship base in nearby Carson, Calif. ... Continue reading

Vanilla Aircraft's VA001 Unmanned Aircraft Successfully Completes Five Day Flight

Oct 26, 2017

Vanilla Aircraft's VA001 touched down at NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, successfully completing the longest unmanned internal combustion powered flight in history. ... Continue reading

Drivers unsure of how to prevent a collision with wildlife

Oct 26, 2017

New State Farm® Canada survey sheds light on how Canadians react to wildlife while driving. ... Continue reading

Road accidents in Africa among deadliest worldwide, UN official says, urging more action

Oct 24, 2017

NEW YORK, 23 October 2017 / PRN Africa / -- Some 650 people are killed each day in road accidents throughout Africa, a senior United Nations official today said, calling for more to be done to keep drivers – as well as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists – safe. “There is projected increase in urbanization, m ... Continue reading