A controversial report has suggested Australians aged over 50 could be subjected to mandatory driving lessons. The study from the University of NSW in Sydney suggested that drivers, with or without clean driving records, should be reexamined in order to make roads safer in Australia. Seventeen to 25 years age group account for 19 percent … Read more
An Aussie woman has taken to social media to vent about a fine she received that she didn’t even know existed. Alice Brennan posted her story on LinkedIn, hoping for support from followers, but was instead met with a rude awakening. “Surely that’s not right?” Alice posted a photo on LinkedIn this week, showing herself sitting in the … Read more
Justin Timberlake can’t seem to say “Bye Bye Bye” to the interest in his recent DWI. The “Cry Me a River” singer, 43, was the butt of a joke in the Season 2 premiere of the CBS police procedural “Elsbeth,” which made a not-so-subtle reference to his June arrest in the Hamptons. During the first … Read more
A quarter of Americans are not certain that they’d pass their driver’s written exam if they were asked to retake it now, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults who drive examined how savvy respondents are about the road and their car, finding that just 40% are absolutely certain that they remember and … Read more
Hearing Tom Brady jab Peyton Manning during Sunday’s Lions-Cowboys broadcast gave Skip Bayless some hope for Brady’s broadcasting future. The former “First Take” and “Undisputed” host has been wanting more from the future Hall of Famer, believing Brady purposefully tones it down instead of showing the competitive fire that made him a legend. “Maybe a … Read more
This gas station faux pas will leave you fuming. An automotive enthusiast in Texas was recently filling up when he noticed another customer committing a highly common mistake — an amateur move that could have your check engine light blinking like the Griswold house at Christmas. Sharing the incident on TikTok, user @sweet_tea saw that the … 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
He’s bringing sorry back. Justin Timberlake issued a groveling, court-ordered apology Friday for getting behind the wheel after downing drinks in the Hamptons. “This is a mistake that I made but I’m hoping that whoever is watching and listening right now can learn from this mistake,” said the former boy band heartthrob — who was … Read more
Justin Timberlake has snagged a plea deal over his New York DWI case that will allow him to dodge drunk driving charges and instead be slapped with a traffic violation, according to a new report. The pop star, 43, signed off on the deal on Tuesday, with Timberlake officially charged with driving while ability impaired, sources … Read more
Get to the makeout point. Ever since the invention of the car, lovers have been taking to the back seat for a little romantic one-on-one time — often driving to a favorite scenic spot to set the mood. If you’re on a date and just getting to know the person you hope to get a little … Read more
Ford and Mazda are warning the owners of more than 475,000 older vehicles in the US not to drive them because they have dangerous Takata air bag inflators that have not been replaced. The warning issued Tuesday covers more than 374,000 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles from the 2004 through 2014 model years and nearly … Read more
He’s tire-d of it! Influencer Robert Montalvo, a car expert who goes by @Robbthecarguy on TikTok, has claimed that tire shops take advantage of desperate customers. “I hate tire shops,” the content creator said online. “They prey on desperation.” In a 1½-minute clip uploaded on July 15, Montalvo revealed how shops deceive customers so that … Read more
You’re not gonna need a bigger boat. There’s a new, lavish yacht set to cruise the ocean equipped with more bells and whistles than most would know what to do with — including access to a seaside driving range. It can be yours for a modest starting price of $5.12 million. A breathtaking new yacht … Read more
But will it ask for a tip? An artificially intelligent, self-driving delivery vehicle is the latest in robotic technology soon coming to streets near you — even as other autonomous automakers face probes over dangers with their vehicles. Tech company Vayu Robotics’ entry in the running is a sky-blue colored, mini Volkswagen van-looking machine — … Read more
Hauling butt to work each day can sometimes feel like an endless cycle — especially if that’s your mode of transportation. Such is the case for super commuter Alex Heatzig, who biweekly bicycles into the office, burning upwards of 2,200 calories during his three-hour jaunts. “I commute 50 miles to work by bike,” said the triathlete, a … Read more
Uber will pay $1,000 in credits to certain commuters in the US and Canada who ditch their cars for five weeks in favor of public and other transport services, it said Thursday, in its latest effort to drum up business and help reduce emissions. The ride-hailing and food delivery platform operator has, for several years, battled … Read more
Justin Timberlake has been arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons, a court official said. The “SexyBack” singer, 43, was pulled over in Sag Harbor and taken into custody Monday night, a law enforcement source told ABC News. A Sag Harbor Justice Court official confirmed to Newsday that the charges Timberlake faces are DWI-related. … Read more
Once you add up park tickets, hotel costs, airfare, gas and food, a family trip to Disney or Universal can end up being more expensive than it is magical. But the tradition of an annual adventure to an amusement park seems to be going away, according to the Wall Street Journal, with millennial parents opting … Read more
She turns her drives into discos. Florida Uber driver Linda Swann Fox surprises riders with karaoke singalongs that hit all the right notes on social media. The viral videos show the 63-year-old Tampa resident, who goes by LyricswithLinda on TikTok, jamming to “Low” by Flo Rida to “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton with her … Read more
This news may blow you away. Smart thermostats can provide insights into sleep quality, allowing researchers to infer a person’s sleep patterns without invasive monitoring. The finding is one of several developments presented this week at Sleep 2024, the annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies. Other research highlights the need for teens to … Read more