“Driverless” Cars OK in Nevada

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

It probably shouldn’t be surprising that this happened in Nevada, but last Friday, the state passing “autonomous” cars to use its highways. Or at least, the law authorizes the states DMV to create rules for such cars. The Department of Motorvehicles has until March of next year to do so, but one thing’s certain: the [...]

Media Monday: 2011 Kia Soul

Monday, June 27th, 2011

Creepy commercials aside, there are some great cars and crossovers coming from Kia, especially if you’re on a budget. This week’s video is an overview of the 2011 Kia Soul, thanks to YouTube.

Does It Make Sense to Fill in the Morning?

Friday, June 24th, 2011

I was watching old episodes of the British car show Top Gear the other day, when, as part of a challenge, Jeremy Clarkson suggested that it was better to fill gas in the morning, because it will cooler, and therefore denser, which gives you more bang for your buck. I’ve often heard that rumor – [...]

Ford Expands Use of Inflatable Seat Belts

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

Inflatable rear seat belts are something the folks at Ford have been working on for about a decade, and first rolled out on some of their 2010 models. They are designed to take the place of airbags in the back seat, although they work similarly, by expanding during a crash to better distribute the force [...]

Media Monday: 2011 Honda Fit

Monday, June 20th, 2011

Our favorite feature of the 2011 Honda Fit is the rear seat that flips UP so you can tote tall objects, like art, or bicycles, without having to fold them into the hatchback. Apparently other people like the 2011 Honda Fit as well, because Car and Driver named it one of the ten best cars [...]