DEAR ABBY: I have been with my wife for 17 years. We have three daughters. She doesn’t work, doesn’t have a driver’s license, doesn’t clean and rarely cooks. I often find myself so frustrated at her lack of commitment to the family that I drink and go to bed after I cook dinner. I work … Read more
The average parent loses nearly 7,000 minutes a year in the car when the school season is in session. A new survey of 2,000 U.S. millennial parents of school-aged kids found that simply driving their kids to and from their school activities consumes an average of 38 minutes a day. Over the course of an … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m 56 years old and have been married for 12 years. I don’t want to drive an hour and a half to spend time with my husband’s grandbabies. I have done that on many occasions and choose not to do it anymore. I’m not into babies — or children, for that matter. He … Read more
Speeding is a waste of time. Minnesota researchers have proved there’s no “need for speed” after finding that driving too fast saves less than 60 seconds, per a rubber-burning study published in the Nature journal Communications Sustainability. “If your goal is to shave one minute off your time, then you’ve got to drive fast,’ snarked … Read more
More than 11,000 California drivers are being forced to retake the state’s dreaded written DMV exam after officials uncovered mysterious “irregularities” tied to their original tests — or risk having their license yanked. The California Department of Motor Vehicles sent an ominous warning out to drivers who had already passed their exams between July 2025 … Read more
It seems like Kroger is adding a little fuel to the summer fire. The grocery giant has announced a warm-weather promotion that lets shoppers save up to $35 on their next gas fill-up, turning trips to the supermarket into rewards and fuel-saving hacks. The summer series, which runs Fridays from now through July 24, is … Read more
As if gridlock and potholes in the city weren’t bad enough — Angelenos are now dodging flying projectiles. A group of golf-loving content creators who film themselves launching golf balls at high speeds directly into traffic and at downtown buildings is facing fierce backlash after a viral compilation video posted to the r/LosAngeles Reddit forum … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have scheduled a long road trip with another couple. All four of us are retired with a zest to explore. We share common interests, enjoy each other’s company and intend to share the driving. The catch is, we recently experienced the erratic driving of the other gentleman, and my … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for four years. When we got married, we were both monogamous. We wanted kids and a classic nuclear family, and our interests and political beliefs were similar. We had three kids in 15 months and received no help from anyone. I wasn’t the perfect husband. I … Read more
Memorial Day is quickly approaching, and it’s set to be a big travel day. The American Automobile Association (AAA) projects that a total of 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home for Memorial Day, between Thursday, May 21, and Monday, May 25. Of the 45 million Americans traveling this holiday, a … Read more
A wave of low-cost Chinese-made vehicles is slipping into California through Mexico — and the issue is now headed to Washington. Panicked lawmakers are working to close a border loophole that allows cars that would never clear US safety or emissions standards to enter the country. In Mexican border cities like Tijuana’s Zona Río, dealerships … Read more
I’m driving an MTA bus down a busy New York City street, doing my best to stay in my lane — though I have to say I’m a little rattled, after my struggles with slowing the bus down in time to avoid running any red lights. “If you keep turning the way you are, we’re going to … Read more
Air travelers hoping for some relief on soaring ticket prices may not get it anytime soon — even if fuel costs drop, according to reports. One airline CEO in particular is facing backlash after suggesting the company may not lower the high fares even if oil prices stabilize, comments that quickly sparked anger among travelers online. During … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 59 years. As he has gotten older, he has less to do to keep himself busy, and he no longer drives due to Alzheimer’s. He is now doing things inside the house without asking my opinion, including moving things around. Abby, as the woman of … Read more
Backseat driving is officially the most irritating passenger habit for American drivers, according to new research. And most drivers can only put up with passenger annoyances for thirteen minutes on average, results show. The research from Guessing Headlights pinpointed the top 30 passenger acts that annoy a driver most and found that, whether it’s offering … Read more
He feels like No. 1. Gov. Kathy Hochul spared a Long Island granddad’s pee-themed license plate from getting flushed down the toilet after the DMV had revoked the tags. Motorist Seth Bykofsky, 69, had asked the Democratic governor to step in to pardon his vanity plate PB4WEGO and Hochul answered the call Tuesday afternoon — … Read more
A Long Island grandpa whose pee-themed license plate was revoked by the DMV is a wee bit peeved about the turnaround — and now he’s asking the governor for some relief. Seth Bykofsky, 69, said he was surprised when his “PB4WEGO” vanity plates were yanked in January because they weren’t offensive or any more controversial … Read more
Chrysler is recalling more than 80,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees in the U.S. after discovering that rear coil springs could detach while driving, creating a potential road hazard. The recall covers 2021–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L models. In total, 80,620 vehicles are affected, though regulators estimate about 0.5% may have the … Read more
Call him Captain Crunch. Actor William Shatner, 94, was photographed driving around Studio City in Los Angeles while chowing down on a bowl of cereal. The “Star Trek” legend was spotted clutching a bowl with a spoon in hand while stopped at a red light. The 94-year-old actor was snapped driving around Studio City. BACKGRID He paused at … Read more
LONDON — Chris Rea, the singer and songwriter best known for the hit “Driving Home for Christmas,” has died at 74, his family said Monday. Rea died in the hospital following a short illness, according to a statement from his family to Britain’s Press Association news agency. Rea found fame in the 1980s in Britain … Read more