15 Car Myths That People Still Believe
Most American adults can drive, but that doesn't mean we understand everything about our cars.And it turns out, much of what we think we know is totally wrong.For the purposes of education, we've...
View ArticleCHARTS: It's More Efficient To Drive With Your Windows Open Than Air...
It's an age old summertime driving debate: Is it more fuel efficient to drive with the windows rolled down, or with the air conditioner on?Neither is good for your car's mpg numbers.Opening the windows...
View ArticleOne Statistic Shows Why Everyone Needs To Relax About The Recent Tesla Fires
In the past seven weeks, three Tesla Model S electric cars have caught on fire. That news, along with a less than perfect earnings report, has sent the company's stock tumbling.Compared to other...
View ArticleThe Latest 'Gymkhana' Driving Video Features A Wrecking Ball And Lazy...
"Gymkhana Six," the latest edition of the stunt driving series starring Ken Block and a souped-up Ford Fiesta, was released this morning.The latest installment isn't quite as fun as the second one,...
View ArticleKia's New Electric Car Has Enough Range To Blow Away The Competition
Kia announced today it is working on an all-electric version of the Kia Soul for the U.S. market, with a range that will blow away the competition.The electric Soul will have a "target range of more...
View ArticleDEAR AUTOMAKERS: It's Time To Stop Pushing Your Crazy Infotainment Systems
Infotainment systems — those conglomerations of audio, navigation, phone connectivity, and other electronics — are more than ever a defining feature of new cars.These systems offer a way for automakers...
View ArticleAaron Paul Will Drive The New Mustang In Upcoming Movie 'Need For Speed' [VIDEO]
Aaron Paul is trading in the Toyota Tercel he drove in "Breaking Bad" for a brand new Mustang in "Need for Speed."For the movie, set for release in March, director Scott Waugh said choosing the Mustang...
View ArticleSay Goodbye To The SLS AMG, Perhaps The Coolest Mercedes Of All Time
It's hard to find a Mercedes cooler than the SLS AMG, and that makes this a sad day. Car and Driver reports Mercedes-Benz will put an end to the model, wrapping up with a special, final edition it will...
View ArticleNissan Has Created Some Sort Of Answer To Google Glass
Nissan announced today that it will unveil a device that looks a lot like Google Glass at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month.It hasn't revealed much about the gadget, except that it is called 3E,...
View ArticleWhy Elon Musk Will Not Recall Tesla's Model S Despite The Recent Fires
"Never been a single death or serious injury in a Tesla Model S anywhere in the world," Elon Musk said on stage at Business Insider's IGNITION 2013 conference.Despite the recent, and widely publicized,...
View ArticleELON MUSK: Tesla Will Never Put More Than 6 Models On The Market
Tesla will not have more than six models on the market at any given time, CEO Elon Musk said at Business Insider's IGNITION event in New York on Tuesday.Asked if Tesla plans to expand the way...
View ArticleThe 10 Most Dangerous Intersections In Manhattan For Pedestrians
New York City is one of the greatest cities in the world for pedestrians.But it can also be a dangerous city for pedestrians.Whether you are darting across the street against a red light, or simply too...
View ArticleThe Cheapest Tesla Model S Will Cost $80,000 In The UK
Tesla announced today that British customers looking for a Model S will have to pony up at least £49,900 ($79,900) — after a £5,000 deduction from the UK Plug-in Grant.That's a 26% markup over what...
View Article10 Things To Expect From The American Airlines-US Airways Merger
Now that the Department of Justice has settled its anti-trust suit with American and US Airways, what can we expect to happen as frequent flyers?1. The deal is expected to close in December.2. US...
View ArticleGM — Not Google — Is Our Best Hope For A Self-Driving Car In The Near Future
Going by the promises of some automakers, you'd think all cars will be driving themselves in just a few years.Nissan promises it will put an autonomous car on the market by 2020. Mercedes-Benz says the...
View ArticleThis Little SUV Is Lincoln's Latest Step Towards A Comeback
About a year ago, Ford announced a big plan to relaunch Lincoln, its once great, now lame luxury brand. The plan started with the MKZ, an eye-catching sedan that fell short of our expectations.But Ford...
View ArticleJean-Claude Van Damme Did A Crazy Split Standing On 2 Trucks For A Volvo Ad...
Volvo is pretty excited about the dynamic steering system it has put into its new trucks, and it got Jean-Claude Van Damme on board to help it spread the news.In "The Epic Split," the Belgian martial...
View ArticleHere's Tesla's Patented Plan For Preventing More Fires
Unless your name is Brinks, you rarely hear the words "armor" and "car" mentioned in the same sentence.But two recent widely-publicized fires in the Tesla Model S electric car have put the spotlight...
View ArticleThe $1.15 Million McLaren P1 Supercar Is Officially Sold Out
All 375 McLaren P1 supercars destined for production are accounted for, which means if you’re in the market for a hybrid hypercar your only option left would be the Porsche 918 Spyder.Ferrari’s...
View ArticleThe 16 Most Outrageous Ways Rolls-Royce Can Customize Your Car
Beyond engineering excellence, one key strength of Rolls-Royce is customization. In 2012, 84% of Phantom customers commissioned their cars with some sort of bespoke design, and their ideas get pretty...
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