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