Finding creepy crawlies in your car is anyone’s worst nightmare. But, for one Sydney mom, what first seemed like a minor issue (though a startling one) was only the beginning of a months-long journey ending in a warning for other parents not to make her simple mistake. “When we kept on seeing them I knew something was up” For … Read more
All horses go to heaven. A New York City carriage horse that made headlines and spurred debate after bolting and crashing into two cars, has met a sad but peaceful end after an idyllic retirement on a sprawling farm in the Hamptons. In February 2018, a large gray draft horse named Arthur was spooked by … Read more
Hand-me-down wheels or a deathtrap on wheels? Passing down vehicles to teen drivers could be a recipe for disaster, according to a new study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Researchers found that teens driving cars 6-15 years old face a 19% higher risk of death in a fatal crash than those driving vehicles five years old … Read more
Ford Motor has hiked prices on three of its Mexico-produced models effective May 2, becoming one of the first major automakers to adjust sticker prices following President Trump’s tariffs. Prices on the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV, Maverick pickup and Bronco Sport will increase by as much as $2,000 on some models, according to a notice … Read more
Joshua Vides sees things in black and white. And with the skill of an illusionist and an eye for twisted art, the Left Coaster’s handiwork is drawing the attention of funky car fanatics everywhere — from the City of Angels to the city that doesn’t sleep. “I came up with this 2D style that uses black-and-white paint to … Read more
Unable to predict the impact of President Trump’s ever-changing trade war, Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz became the latest automakers on Wednesday to scrap their profit guidance citing market uncertainty wrought by tariffs. Volkswagen issued guidance at the bottom end of its forecast, but UBS analyst Patrick Hummel wrote in a client note that the German group’s outlook did not “include any … Read more
A young Aussie is going viral for practicing her comeback to any potential sexism she may encounter at her new job. Emily Webb, 25, who has a legion of fans on an adult subscription website, took to social media to share that she’d snagged a job selling cars. She was already preparing for gross comments. … Read more
Gen Z is driving distracted — but perhaps not in the way Americans would expect, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American drivers, split evenly with 500 per generation, revealed that despite younger generations and cell phones being ubiquitous, Gen Z is using tech in smarter ways while driving. But that doesn’t mean … Read more
She’s giving the van life a minimalist makeover. An enterprising woman has devised a unique way to retire on the cheap amid the housing crisis — by transforming her European Smartcar into a house on wheels. Kai, who did not reveal her last name, gave a “Cribs”-style tour of her tiny digs in a viral … Read more
A driver has captured the insane moment a passenger stuck their legs out of a car traveling at over 60 mph on the busy Northern Expressway in Adelaide, Australia. Footage of the incident obtained by 7News shows a person’s entire leg, up to their thigh, dangling from the rear window of a burgundy 4WD with P-plates, indicating … Read more
Nothing is worse than a parent thinking one of their worst nightmares is coming true. An anonymous mom — who shared her frightening story on Reddit — did a double take when she suddenly thought she forgot her daughter in the backseat of a hot car. Thankfully that wasn’t the case — this mom just … Read more
Gene Winfield, a hot rodder and prominent car customizer who built fanciful vehicles for “Star Trek,” “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” and other television series and for films like “Blade Runner” and “Sleeper,” died on March 4 in Atascadero, Calif. He was 97. His son, Steve, said he died in an assisted living facility from metastatic … Read more
Disney revealed new details about two rides coming soon to Walt Disney World on Saturday, drawing inspiration from two of their most beloved 21st century movie franchises. A new Cars attraction at Magic Kingdom will feature off-road vehicles to simulate the feeling of “racing over rocky terrain, ascending to mountain peaks, and dodging around geysers,” according to … Read more
Ford Motor Company has issued a flurry of recall notices impacting some 400,000 vehicles, according to filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) dated December 20. Here are the impacted vehicles: Trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles: Ford recalled several diesel pickups and commercial vehicles totaling 295,449, over concerns that biodiesel deposits may form … Read more
A car enthusiast shows off her epic collection, including a $1.5 million Toyota – and a motor made of wood. Jane Weitzmann, 70, has had to build a huge 65 car garage that holds vehicles she’s spent her adult life collecting, including motorbikes, scooters and cars. She boasts 50 vehicles in her collection, including a … Read more
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday that Ford Motor would recall 20,484 hybrid crossover SUVs over battery concerns. The recall includes certain Ford Escape and luxury Lincoln Corsair vehicles from model years 2020 to 2024. The recall includes certain Ford Escape (above) and luxury Lincoln Corsair vehicles from model years 2020 to 2024. AP “A manufacturing defect in one … Read more
Automakers recalled millions of vehicles over the course of 2024 to address a variety of issues, typically related to the safety of the driver and passengers. The five recalls with the largest potentially affected vehicle populations this year came from four different automakers: Tesla, Ford, Honda and FCA US, per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration … Read more
This is rubbish! Researchers say that deteriorating car tires and decomposing garbage are sending minute plastic fragments into the air, which may be fueling infertility, colon cancer and respiratory illnesses. There’s long been concern about how exposure to microplastics — found in cosmetics and toothpaste and shed from food containers and clothing — can hurt … Read more
Hedley Studios secured exclusive rights from the world’s most prestigious carmakers, such as Aston Martin, Bentley, Bugatti and Ferrari, to produce scale models of their most iconic vintage automobiles. They are expertly hand-built in the U.K. at 66% to 85% of their traditional size, and are powered by zero-emission electric propulsion systems. According to founder Ben … Read more
Costco sold a booking for an around-the-world cruise for $293,000 through Costco Travel. That revelation came Thursday as CFO Gary Millerchip provided some “fun facts” about Costco’s member-exclusive travel service during the warehouse retailer’s first-quarter earnings call. “Our largest cruise booking last year was a 150-day around-the-world cruise starting from Fort Lauderdale and making stops … Read more