Safest Car To Drive News
- Jeep® Brand Launches All-new Advertising Campaign for the "Most Awarded SUV Ever" - the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:08AM-
- Kids safer when Granny is behind the wheel Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:38AMKids may be safest in the car when a grandparent is behind the wheel.
- Grandparents more reliable in cars than child safety seats, study says Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:31AMKids may be safest in cars when grandma or grandpa are driving instead of mom or dad, according to study results that even made the researchers do a double-take.
- Street Smarts: Learn to be a defensive driver on a race track Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:59AMWould you want your teenager to learn how to drive on a race track? Introducing National Auto Sport Association of Northern California, which offers daylong driving courses aimed at teaching teenage drivers and their parents how to handle their cars when things go wrong on the road.
- With growing number of cyclists, safety a concern Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:20PMBicycling is a time-honored form of recreation, but one with hazards that increase exponentially when automobiles enter the mix.
- Evolution of the M-Class Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:34AMMercedes-Benz says the 2012 M-Class will feature the latest automotive technology, making the vehicle safer and more comfortable.
- Thieves see lots of loot at Metra train stations Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:09AMA two-karat diamond engagement ring, a Movado watch, a Tiffany bracelet.Gone without a trace.A Ford F-250 pickup, a 2003 Toyota Sienna, a 2009 Toyota Camry.Stolen.Laptops, printers, custom-made guitars ... the list goes on.Southlanders who park in Metra commuter lots, beware. All of those items and vehicles — and more —were stolen from area lots in the past 18 months, according to police reports ...
- Simon Calder: The key to safer travel - know your micromort Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:32PMYou may not even have noticed the brief news story on page 32 of The Independent last Saturday, headlined "53 dead as plane crashes at airport"; the toll later rose to 74. This tragically familiar story involved an old jet on an African domestic route – this time from Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo to Kisangani – crashing in poor weather. The crash, "after a very bad time that day ...
- U.S. Default May Slam Main Street Savers Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:11AMIf the United States if forced to default on its debt, investors on Main Street may be dealt a powerful blow.
- Valuable tool for young driver training Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:43PMThe AA is urging parents and teenagers to make use of the www.safeteendriver.co.nz website recently launched by the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA).
- Critics call for strict enforcement of ATV rules Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:05AMAn 18-year-old was driving his all-terrain vehicle on a trail in the Outaouais region on Friday when he lost control of the machine and flipped it over. Pinned by the vehicle, he died before an ambulance could reach him.
- UPDATED: Cook Shot Dead While On Smoke Break Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:08PMA longtime cook for a Bronzeville neighborhood barbecue restaurant was shot and killed overnight as he took a cigarette break.
- Dogs and driving with them Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:48PMIT WAS 1992, and I had just bought a new Proton Saga - my first car. The last thing I wanted in my beautiful, clean, just-off-the-assembly-line mode of transportation and symbol of pride was a dog. Especially the big, furry type that drools by the buckets.
- Help your 16-year-old drive safely Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:59AMIt’s a time many parents dread: Their child is now 16 and very eager to drive himself, and maybe a few friends, to school.
- Motorist all business for I-75 drive Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 6:31PMBy Rick McCrabbStaff Writer
- Death for Bigger Cars Will Mean More Deaths Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 7:28AMWhen the federal government announces new fuel economy standards for cars later this year here is something you’re unlikely to hear: “And by forcing companies to meet these new, arbitrary standards it will lead to smaller, lighter vehicles and thousands of people will die who otherwise would have lived.” This is
- Safe driving pays off for Simi Valley motorists Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:52PMBy Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com Nyles Burch was driving west on Royal Avenue, on his way to work, when Simi Valley Police Officer Don Anderson pulled up next to Burch’s gray pickup truck and motioned for the 19-year-old to roll down his window. read more
- Welcome to the Rainbow -- Now get out! Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 2:36PMThe 40th annual Rainbow Family gathering, a loosely organized countercultural campout, was expected to draw an estimated 20,000 people to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest during its weeklong run, ending today. Alisa Christensen of Portland was among those who attended and offers her take.
- Todos Santos is an artsy oasis in Mexico’s Baja California Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 5:13AMA visitor walks past thundering surf on the scenic beach of Todos Santos, Mexico.
- More powerful Strada Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 7:25AMMITSUBISHI Motor Philippines Corp.’s two -new variants of the Strada double cab pick up are making a splash in the market.
- Safety rating defended Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 2:21AMThe chairman of the ANCAP crash test program has defended its credibility after the new Hyundai Elantra small car received a maximum five-star rating despite a side airbag failing to deploy properly. Lauchlan McIntosh said while in-test failures were rare they did occur.
- Expect increased police presence, road blocks this weekend Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 3:00PMRed, white and DUI—that’s how some people in the Lowcountry will remember this 4th of July weekend.
- How to Avoid 5 Costly Summer Driving Hazards Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 5:03PMThe following are five driving hazards that should remain on your radar during the warmer months. Ignoring these risks could cost you in terms of cash or car insurance claims - or even your well-being.
- iScoot Motor Corporation Offers Top-Selling 100MPG Scooter For Only $99 Down Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 3:39AMiScoot Motor Corporation is now offering their best-selling iScoot scooter for only $99 down in a special limited offer to qualified buyers.Westport, CT (PRWEB) June 29, 2011 iScoot Motor Corporation is now offering their best-selling iScoot scooter for only $99 down in a special limited offer to qualified buyers. ...
- Delaware cracks down on DUI boating Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 1:40AMLEWES -- The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control conducted Operation Dry Water, a weekend-long crackdown on boating under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
- Cycling advocates: If you build it, they will bike Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 9:27PMReport: Bicycle commuting decreases gas consumption and improves health.
- One way to get a ticket in Stroudsburg Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 9:14PMThe people of Stroudsburg have spoken: One-way is not their way. Motorists driving on Lenox Street on Monday seemingly ignored the one-way signs borough street department workers installed as part of a borough council ordinance.
- Bike trail expansions coming soon in Van Buren Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 3:39PMBicyclists Joe Reno and Leslie Ivens of Kalamazoo got up on a beautiful, sunny day in June, hopped on their bicycles, rode to the nearby Kal-Haven Trail and peddled 34 miles into South Haven.
- They’re just handlers for the true stars Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 4:30PMDaredevil driver Travis Pastrana set the motorsports world abuzz last September, rocketing his Subaru rally car to the top of New Hampshire’s Mount Washington in a blazing time of 6 minutes, 20.47 seconds. Held to generate publicity for the return of the legendary Climb to the Clouds race after a 10-year hiatus at the Auto Road, Pastrana’s run did just ...
- Kids mix physics with fun at OU-L Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 7:43AMLoading Photo Galleries ... Brent Groves, 12, watches his car spin out of control as he launches it down a ramp during the Crash Test Dummies class Friday afternoon at Ohio University Lancaster’s Kids in College program.
- Sugar Grove man builds all-electric car that looks like floating pyramid Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 10:54PMBefore doubting whether anything is technologically possible, think about the innovations of the past 100 years. Then consider the vision of Sugar Grove resident Greg Zanis.“I’ve had this idea to make an all-electric car since I was about six years old,” the 60-year-old father of five said. “I honestly think I was born to do this — it truly is my destiny.”In the past five years, Zanis has ...
- Road rage takes a rural turn Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 10:04AMFarmers driving monster machines are victims of rural road rage as impatient motorists honk, swear and try to pass.
- Rural road rage: Farmers take abuse over slow-moving machines Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 9:25AMFarmers driving monster machines are victims of rural road rage as impatient motorists honk, swear and try to pass.
- In Pictures: 21 safest small cars on the road Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 4:10AMMost small cars now are equipped with air bags and electronic stability control as standard equipment, and are designed to help protect people better in front, side, rollover and rear-impact crashes
- Cool behind the wheel Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 11:54PMVeteran school bus driver Judy Alcorn of Seymour doesn’t often think of all that could go wrong while transporting her precious cargo, but when something did go wrong, she knew exactly what to do. On May 27, the last day of school for Seymour...
- Motorcycle Safety Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 3:27PMWhether you drive or ride to state parks, you know you need to share the road in order to avoid a collision. Bikes and motorcycles are already out in full force for the summer season, and as Alexandra Field reports, the accidents have already started
- Zanis car ready for production, dealership in Naperville Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 1:46PMBefore doubting whether anything is technologically possible, think about the innovations of the past 100 years. Then consider the vision of Sugar Grove resident Greg Zanis.“I’ve had this idea to make an all-electric car since I was about six years old,” the 60-year-old father of five said. “I honestly think I was born to do this — it truly is my destiny.”In the past five years, Zanis has ...
- Moncton to remove busy street lanes Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 2:11AMThe City of Moncton announced plans yesterday to remove traffic lanes from busy Shediac Road and Salisbury Road this summer to accommodate new bicycle lanes.
- Tips for safely sharing the road with big rigs this summer Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 11:29PM(ARA) - Summer time is driving time for many Americans, who take to the highways for weekend getaways, visits to family and friends and summer vacation.
- Driver pursued by Spokane deputies dies in crash - Mon, 20 Jun 2011 PST Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 1:02PMA driver being pursued by Spokane County sheriff’s deputies crashed head-on into a semi-truck and died Monday after driving for about a mile with a flat tire caused by law enforcement spike strips.
- Credit rating could suffer if Congress fails to raise debt ceiling Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 9:00PMUncle Sam can avoid default simply by agreeing to pay his bills. He’ll have no problem getting the money. But keeping current on the national debt has hit a political roadblock that the U.S. Treasury says needs to be cleared by Aug. 2 if it’s going to make ends meet.
- Our thumbs up, thumbs down review on recent events and issues Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 11:01AMAlthough we generally believe the County Public Works Department does a good job of planning and implementing road projects throughout the area, we also feel the department has earned a thumbs-down for its latest proposal to realign a section of Halcyon Road and Highway 1.
- Carjacking preventable with cognizance Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 10:27PMThe chances of being victimized by a carjacker are slim but real. The Wayne State University Police Department has offered safety tips to ensure students remain informed and alert.
- NEWS: Online movement inspires Saudi women to defy driving ban Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 3:11AMGo, girl power!
- Editorial: License ads raise many questions Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 5:17AMIt shouldn’t come as a real shocker that Illinois (official motto: “This land is your land — for a price”) is exploring whether to sell advertising on the 10.4 million vehicles registered in the state.Prairie State lawmakers, apparently...
- Crashes may prompt new graduated license laws Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 9:43AMLawmakers proposing teenaged drivers log more supervised hours behind the wheel
- Officials urge caution when driving through water Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 2:49PMADAMS COUNTY, Ill. (WGEM) --With several roads in the tri-states flooded Tuesday night officials are warning you to be cautious while driving.
- Common Sense Safety Tips for Summer Travel Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 8:06AMSchool is out, graduations are over and the official start of summer is less than a week away. Â More than 3 million Californians are expected to hit the roads on the Fourth of July weekend â one of the busiest travel holidays of the year.
- Reliant Robin drivers are the safest on the road Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 11:17AMThe car has come out on top of a study by comparison website Confused.com after statistics revealed less than one in a hundred Reliant drivers have been involved in a collision in the last five years.
- Tips for safely sharing the road with big rigs this summer Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 3:00AM(ARA) - Summer time is driving time for many Americans, who take to the highways for weekend getaways, visits to family and friends and summer vacation.
