Top 10 Best Car Names

Think about celebs with cool names, names completely in sync their personalities: Jay-Z, Kat Von D, Slash; they're much more fitting than Shawn Corey Carter, Katherine Von Drachenberg and Saul Hudson.Despite what Ford, Lincoln and Mercury have demonstrated in recent years, it's critical for automakers to pick the best car name and stick with them (are you listening, Dearborn?). You can't stick a

Top 10 Safest Small SUVs

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) released its list of safety winners in the small SUV category. To be awarded Top Safety Pick honors from the Institute, a vehicle must garner Good ratings in all three of the Institute’s tests: 40 mph frontal offset crash test, side crash test, and rear crash test/head restraint protection. All vehicles must be equipped with standard electronic

IIHS Report: Small Cars Can Be Costly to Repair

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reveals that small cars may save on purchase price and fuel, but there is a real reason why their insurance premiums aren't also tiny-accidents cause significant damage and consequently injury risk. In its latest test-based report, the IIHS found that none of seven small cars rated "good" under a new system to evaluate repair costs necessitated by

Survey: Best and Worst Road Rage Cities

New York has the most enraged drivers and Portland, Oregon, has the most courteous, according to an annual survey commissioned by AutoVantage. The telephone-based survey focused on 25 major metropolitan areas, with data collected from more than 2,500 interviews. The results indicate where not to commute and also insights into driver behavior.The American Automobile Association (AAA) describes

JD Power: 2009 Initial Quality Study – Detroit Rocks

The Detroit 3 showed marked improvements in the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Initial Quality Study released this week, with a 10-percent gain over 2008. This accomplishment for Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors is remarkable given the well-publicized challenges they have faced in the past year, and all the more impressive for being greater than the 8-percent rate of improvement by the industry

US President Obama signs cash for clunkers bill

President Obama today signed the “cash for clunkers” law, now known as “Car Allowance Rebate System,” that has been touted as a key stimulator for the auto industry and an environmental aid. The law provides $1 billion in funding, with $50 million allocated for administration. The specific guidelines for the program will be revealed in the next 30 days, when the plan takes effect on August 1.The

GM bankruptcy

As expected, today plaintiffs’ lawyers and attorneys general for eight states filed objections to the General Motors bankruptcy, saying it may deny hundreds or thousands of consumers access to due process if they are injured in or by vehicles sold by General Motors before the bankruptcy. (Read: "What does the GM bankruptcy mean to you?")As in the Chrysler sale, GM’s Chapter 11 filing under “

History of Cars Timeline

1769: The First self-propelled car was builtNicolas Cugnot, a French military engineer developed a steam powered road-vehicle for the French army to haul heavy cannons.Using a steam engine fixed to a three-wheeled cart, Cugnot successfully converted the back-and-forth action of a steam piston into rotary motion.The truck reputedly reached walking speed and carried four tonnes. The army later

VIDEO: Transformers 2 clip shows Megan Fox tussling with Wheelie

We have some good news and some bad news. First, the good news, because that's just how we roll. We've got another clip of Megan Fox.. er, Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen. The bad news? It involves a "bad guy" Transformer named Wheelie that has a really cheesy New York wise-guy personality. His weaknesses appear to include a foul mouth, mousetraps and hot chicks – two out of three which

Keep Your Pants On: Kia Denim Soul on its way

We're clearly fans of the Kia Soul, in case you couldn't tell after reading our recent reviews of the Korean brand's new urban road warrior. One of our few gripes is that we can't order a Soul with as many cool features and accessories as you can in Europe. That may soon change as our recent trip to Seattle to drive the new Forte sedan (review coming soon) revealed. Quietly on display was this

Lucky Racing Car Numbers Based on NASCAR Numerology

NASCAR or the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is an organization or business venture that sanctions and oversees multiple auto racing sports events. The organization holds about 17 of the top 20 highest-attended racing sports event in the U.S. and these races are put on air in more than 150 countries around the world in more than 30 languages.The three largest series of NASCAR are

Nissan recruits 100 workers in Sunderland

Nissan is recruiting an additional 100 manufacturing staff on temporary contracts at its Sunderland plant as a result of ongoing car scrappage schemes.Last month, the plant re-hired 150 staff on 4-month fixed term contracts following increases in demand in countries already operating scrapping initiatives, including France, Germany and Italy.Now, following the successful launch of the UK scheme,

Buggati Veyron - Costliest Car Crash in the world

Driving one of the most expensive cars in the world is a great feeling. But how would you feel if your expensive car met with an accident. Worst would be the case if you have purchased that car just a week ago. I wonder how Ajay Soni the owner of the car would have felt. He purchased one of the most expensive cars Buggati Veyron which led to the most expensive car crash in the world. Buggati

Computer’ Monitor-No More Distracting Driving!

There are many people who often get distracted while they are on drive. Well this distraction can be avoided to a great extent with the help of computers. Toshiba Company has built a driving computer which literally keeps an eye on your driving to see how attentive you’re to the road. This driving computer uses a dashboard mounted camera to monitor your facial orientation when you’re on