It’s their country and they’ll do what they want to. Sometimes, all it takes is going outside of the US to quickly realize how Americans really have their own specific way of doing things. Things we consider “normal” most likely cause many non-Americans to scratch their heads. A recent Reddit thread asked, “What’s something you … Read more
They may not be running the race, but the Formula 1 drivers in today’s United States Grand Prix in Austin, Tex. are all in tip-top shape. And if you want to follow their lead, trainer Bradley Scanes says you can start by carving out less than a minute to rev up your fitness routine. Scanes … Read more
There’s electricity in the air. A Chinese automobile firm is taking the electric vehicle to new heights by rolling out a driverless flying taxi that can fly over 100 miles on a single charge, per a video currently taking off online. “It [the car] is engineered to transform intercity aerial travel into a safe, routine, … Read more
Is it a poop de ville? Humans aren’t the only ones with brand loyalty when it comes to automobiles. A recent study found that our fine-feathered friends prefer certain types and colors of vehicles for pooping — with brown vehicles and Ram trucks topping the list of favorite on-the-fly toilets. “Car owners often debate whether … Read more
Now, this is enough to drive New York City motorists nuts. In the city that doesn’t sleep — but where sirens blare, brakes screech and horns beep — drivers are 20% more likely to be involved in a car accident on Saturdays than any other day of the week, according to frightening new data. Weekenders: beware of … Read more
Nearly 394,000 Toyota vehicles in the U.S. are being recalled due to rearview camera issues that could reduce drivers’ ability to see behind them, posing a safety risk, according to auto regulators. Certain model years 2022-2025 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles and model years 2023-2025 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles are impacted by the recall, the National … Read more
This debacle brought new meaning to “firing” up the engine. A New York City woman spent $700 for mechanics to investigate a bizarre cracking sound in her car — only to feel absolutely “silly” upon discovering the unlikely source. She detailed her automobile fiasco in a TikTok video with over 300,000 views on TikTok. “I … Read more
A Farmingdale man defied the odds after being told he would never walk again by restoring a classic hot rod — and now he’s headed to Long Island for a popular car show with a new lease on life. Tony Pedro, 65, will display the 1957 Corvette he began restoring while recovering from a motorcycle … Read more
Shotgun or backseat? That’s the real question. In the current rideshare era, riders online are debating what’s safer when getting into a car: sitting in the front or back seat. “I’m only finding out that there are women who sit in the backseats of Ubers?’ user Luna M. (@tiredfeminist_) posted on X recently, igniting the … Read more
He calls it “instant karma” Bruce Kerr has a unique way of punishing people who illegally park on his business’s driveway. The 58-year-old owner of Kerr Solutions IT, in Rockhampton, Queensland, has rigged a sprinkler system to automatically blast drivers with water when they park in the driveway -footage of which is watched by millions … Read more
A car company in China has a cartoonish approach to curing road rage. XPeng has unveiled a quirky new feature designed to subdue angry drivers — though it may also prove to be a distraction. Suppose you’ve ever thrown a digital banana peel at an opponent in Mario Kart. In that case, you might know … Read more
Kia America issued two recall notices within a week for more than 300,000 vehicles over loose parts near the doors and windows that can fall off and pose a potential hazard to other drivers. The recalls affect 201,149 Telluride models from 2023 to 2025 over faulty door belt moldings and 100,063 K5 models from 2023 … Read more
Prepare to fume. Leaded gasoline was widely used as car fuel in the US from the 1920s until the 1970s — it was phased out because it was found to be harmful to the environment and human health. It’s taken decades for the extent of lead’s toxicity to be fully understood. A new study adds … Read more
A new study found that while most car owners like their cars, four in 10 have gone so far as to declare love to their vehicle. In the survey of 2,000 U.S. car owners, 90% said they feel a fondness for their car and 40% confessed they love them. Given the bond car owners have … Read more
Sydney Charlet’s got drive. To cover her hefty Upper West Side rent, she’s become the hero that Gotham didn’t realize it needed: “The Car Sitter.” Charlet, 29, a Big Apple transplant from Seattle, Washington, charges her new NYC neighbors — mostly locals around her age — up to $50 for a 90-minute car-sitting session during alternate … Read more
Mitsubishi Motors North America is recalling nearly 200,000 Outlander and Outlander plug-in hybrid electric SUVs because of faulty software that could make their rearview cameras malfunction. The automaker said in a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall report that the infotainment system inside over 198,900 Outlanders from model years 2022-2024 and Outlander PHEV SUVs … Read more
If everything you know about the Biggest Little City (pop: 275K) you learned from a certain “Cops” parody on Comedy Central, here’s a crash course on doing the college town right, post-ski rat season. Triple play Enjoy nights at the round table. Reno-Tahoe Beautifully backdropped by the High Eastern Sierra foothills, Reno’s the Row is … Read more
This month, Italian startup carrier Neos launched the first ever nonstop direct flights from America to the country’s buzziest region, Puglia. The JFK to Bari route will operate once weekly through Oct. 15, with prices starting from $1,000 for standard economy seating and an upgraded Premium Relax cabin for around $400 more. The outbound flight is … Read more
You filthy animals. It doesn’t matter if your car is impeccably clean or if it looks like the inside of an NYC dumpster in an alleyway — there is one area of a car that is as dirty as a porta potty toilet. It turns out that the steering wheel is the dirtiest place in … Read more
Tesla is set to begin a test of its long-promised robotaxi service on schedule in Austin, Texas, by the end of June, Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Tuesday, even as the company faces questions from a US regulator on safety. The electric vehicle maker will roll out about 10 self-driving cars in some parts of the city, Musk said in an interview … Read more