You knew we meant cars, right? Ahhh… the waning days of 2021. It makes us grateful this year is almost over. And that we spent so much of the year test driving cars—something we could do even when the world was social distancing and staying home. And that finally, some of us got to connect…
Are Electric Vehicles Dangerous?
When it comes to cars, safety is probably one of your main concerns. And I’m sure you don’t want your desire to do better for the environment to be at odds with the choices you make to protect your family. That’s why, today, we’re breaking down some of the biggest myths about electric vehicle safety…
The Safest Cars on the Road: New Technology Adds Up to Safety for Everyone
It starts with a new airbag, innovated by Honda When Joni Stuker starts to tell a story you know you’re going to laugh; her bubbly voice and rascally smile get you primed for belly laughs. We sat around a conference table a year ago as she launched into a story she dubbed “Eat the Burrito,”…
50 Minute Test Drive: 2019 Subaru Forester
*Somebody* just got a makeover and is looking really smart. Don’t you hate test drives that are a dizzying whirl of information overload? So do I. So when I got a chance for a quick drive in the 2019 Subaru Forester, I made a point to take note of all the features and design details…
9 Safety Features You Need in Your Next Car
Never Buy a Car Without These; Here’s Why. Safety technology has moved way beyond airbags and seat belts; there are so many features it’s hard to keep them straight. But, are they worth the investment? We think yes, you should have them all and they are well worth it. These Features Could Save You Money…
Do You Know What Those Lights On Your Dashboard Are Telling You?
You’re not alone. Safety technology needs explaining. “This icon popped up on my dash and I didn’t know what it meant,” said Alex Epstein. If anyone should know, it’s him. As the director of digital strategy and content at the National Safety Council, Alex heads up the council’s effort to educate drivers about all the…
2016 Honda Accord Review: An Elegant, Reliable Sedan
Reliable doesn’t have to mean frumpy. The thing we love about Japanese cars is they are like a great pair of sensible shoes: They’re reliable, they go a long way and and they hold up well. But here’s the thing about sensible shoes: They’re boring. But do they have to be? Of course not. Especially…
Don’t Endanger Your Child: GMC’s Life Saving Rear Seat Reminder
Avert tragedy with the 2017 GMC Acadia rear seat reminder. Every summer, we read tragic stories about a baby accidentally left in a car when a parent forgot he was back there. It’s easy to judge that parent from afar, and state that this could never happen to you, but the reality is that parents…
2015 Infiniti QX60 Crossover Review: Zen and the Art of Luxury
Don’t let the quiet refinement of this luxury crossover fool you: it’s capable, cutting edge and when asked to, can be a beast Every time I see a car in front of me with that familiar pyramid encircled in chrome, I have a pang of jealousy. I know what the passengers inside it are feeling:…
Don’t Let Your Car Safety Tech Become a Dangerous Crutch
* Never underestimate old fashioned safety – your eyes. The amount of technology in new cars increases every year and much of it is related to keeping us safe. Lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, and forward collision alerts are just a few of the features that make it safer for us to drive, but…