California is one step closer to allowing local Disney fans to turn their vehicles into rolling tributes to Mickey, Minnie and Co. State Treasurer Fiona Ma announced Tuesday a new public-private partnership to create a Disneyland-themed specialized license plate that would raise funds for children’s hospitals across the state. The plate is being developed in … Read more
It’s not a typo. One Wisconsin county has set one area’s speed limit to 17.3 mph in an eye-catching move aimed at jolting drivers into staying alert in a high-traffic work zone. Officials in Outagamie County rolled out the unusual speed limit at the county’s Recycling and Solid Waste center, where a constant flow of trucks, contractors and … Read more
Where there’s no smoke, there’s fire? Drivers have been racking their brains after finding mysterious burn marks in their cars despite the fact that they don’t smoke cigarettes. These burning questions came to light via an Instagram video catching fire online. “This person says they stayed at a hotel at the beach and the next … 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
The subway is the new runway. As fashionistas from around the world flock to Manhattan for New York Fashion Week, many are forced to slum it on the subway to get from show to show. But they’re surprisingly not fearful of mixing grit in with their glam. “It’s much faster and really convenient,” 24-year-old Kristina … 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
Nothing drives wild animals away faster than hearing actors scream about divorce. Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver’s 2019 film “Marriage Story” is being used by the United States Department of Agriculture to keep wolves away from killing cattle, according to The Wall Street Journal. “Riding to the rescue are drone cowhands, whose quadcopters have thermal cameras … Read more
He turned dinner into drama. A particularly bold DoorDash driver unwittingly reignited the ongoing debate over tipping with a baffling request for more money — before he even delivered a customer’s takeout meal. The to-go trouble was revealed by a confused and hungry Redditor, who took to the popular chat site to share a strange exchange … 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 drove his wife mad. A model was blindsided after earning a one-star rating from a taxi driver — and a message from his wife. Kerolay Chaves, a Brazilian influencer known for her curves, said that she was headed home from the gym in a cab called with a rideshare app. Everything seemed completely normal, … Read more
Drivers in Hawaii have the worst driving habits, followed by those in Oregon and New Mexico, according to a new survey. Hawaii sits atop the list of the worst states for driving behavior. Motorists there rank first for changing lanes or turning without signaling, speeding 20 mph or more over the limit and running a … Read more
With the high price of tuition at four-year colleges and Americans owing nearly $2 billion in student loan debt, some young people are questioning the benefits of a traditional bachelor’s degree and opting to work with their hands. Vocational school enrollment shot up by 16% last year, reaching a record level since the National Student … Read more
Restaurant owners are struggling to combat a growing trend involving Uber Eats delivery partners stealing the food they’re meant to be taking to hungry customers. Across social media groups and forums, news.com.au has found a number of examples of hospitality business owners complaining of dodgy acts that have left them out of pocket. The scam … Read more
They’re a common item seen in many cars around the globe, but a doctor has issued a warning to drivers who turn to chic car fresheners to keep their vehicle smelling fresh. Dr Kunal Sood took to Instagram to share a video of digital creator Kenny B’s recent accident which occurred inside her car, causing serious injury to her eyes. “A … Read more
New vehicles sold in the US will have to average about 38 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2031 in real-world driving, up from about 29 mpg this year, under new federal rules unveiled Friday by the Biden administration. The final rule will increase fuel economy by 2% per year for model years 2027 to … Read more
Nearly three-quarters of Americans prefer driving to their vacation destination over flying, according to new research. A recent poll of 2,000 American drivers found that the open road is the best way when embarking on an adventure. So what makes driving the most popular option? Road trip veterans reported the best things about road trips … Read more
How do you like them apples? Minnie Driver revealed what she would tell her 25-year-old self after her very public split from Matt Damon in 1998. “It’ll be fine,” she said during an appearance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” Wednesday. “I wish I could have told her, ‘Honey it’s cool, you can celebrate and life’s … Read more
No weenies allowed. As the US economy continues to sizzle with thousands of new job openings this month, one prestigious new opportunity is going a-bun and beyond. Hot dog maker Oscar Mayer is recruiting a dozen drivers to take the beloved, 27-foot-long Wienermobile on several cross country, promotional journies so that Americans from coast to … Read more
In “Ferrari,” Adam Driver looms like a colossus as Enzo Ferrari. Driver is tall and rangy, but he looks even bigger here — wider, too — partly because Enzo wears boxy suits with linebacker shoulders so broad they nearly scrape the edges of the frame. The most famous man in Italy aside from the Pope, … Read more
A former lawyer who altered her appearance with $300,000 worth of plastic surgery alleges that government workers questioned her identity when she went to renew her driver’s license. Brazilian beauty Denise Rocha — who quit her courtroom career to pursue modeling — says employees at São Paulo’s transit department were convinced she was a different … Read more