If you want a watch that will stop admirers in the tracks, try the special all-white “Ice” versions of the Bentley GT and Bentley GT Racing chronographs on for size. A few weeks ago, Bentley and their timepiece partner, Breitling, launched the limited edition “Breitling for Bentley” Supersports Light Body watch in tribute to a...
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Not only do they package up stories in handy digest form, they also do brand research. Reader’s Digest has asked Canadians what automaker they trust the most, and they voted Toyota as one of their 2011 “Most Trusted Brands.” This is the third consecutive year Toyota has scooped the “Most Trusted Passenger Car Brand,” as...
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The countdown until the new Cars 2 movie is underway, and Disney is introducing us to a new character in the sequel. Meet Rip Clutchgoneski, an LMP-style racer from the former European colony of New Rearendia. In the movie, which will be out in theatres on June 24, Rip is making a name for himself...
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Not only does Red Bull give you wings, it also makes you feel like you’re Sebastian Vettel. How does the energy drink do that? With it’s new Playseat Red Bull-branded racing simulator. In order to replicate the feel of a Formula One car, the Playseat is almost like driving Red Bull’s new RB7 – except,...
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When you strap your child into a car seat, you think that they are safe because these seats have safety standards, right? Sorry to burst that bubble, but if you’re strapping kids weighing more than 65 pounds to a booster seat, they don’t come with any government safety standards. And even seats for younger children...
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Seriously, what can’t you do with an iPhone? We love this phone so much that it needs an accessory for everything – and that includes your driving games. If you really love those racing games, you may want to consider the iPhone 4 Steering Wheel with Speakers. It can be a little difficult steering your...
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You need tire information and you need it right now. If you’re a General Tire customer, you can quickly access all the information you need thanks to their new iPhone app. This free app gives General Tire customers quick access to tons of product information, as well as a database of pictures and videos. You...
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If you’re a workaholic who just can seem to leave the office behind, now you don’t have to. You can take work with you wherever you go in the Brabus iBusiness 3D Mercedes-Benz Viano. This is the most technologically packed van you might ever see and has everything you need in a swanky office. Along...
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It’s almost time for Disney’s Cars 2 to hit theaters, and to get you revved up for the action, the house of mouse has released a brand new trailer (which you can watch after the jump) and a bunch of stills. Not to give away any spoilers from the movie, we do have some additional...
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In welcome news, a senior Saudi prince is questioning a ban on women driving. He says by lifting the ban, the Gulf Arab state would help reduce their dependence on millions of foreign workers. Ruled by the al-Saud family, along with clerics from the strict Wahhabi school of Islam, the state has banned women from...
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The money spent on that Super Bowl ad was well worth it. Now, Chrysler is running with the success of the ad that featured Eminem, and their Imported from Detroit merchandise line is sporting a new logo. The line of products is adorned with the new logo that the company says “represents the hardworking spirit...
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If you’re spending the day shopping in Berlin and want to prove your admiration for the Lamborghini brand, be sure to check out Europe’s first Automobili Lamborghini flagship fashion store. Showcasing the entire collection of the ‘Collezione Automobili Lamborghini’ fashion collection, the store opened last weekend to VIP guests from around world, as well as...
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The end of an era is over. No longer will you be able to your Duran Duran tape while cruising down the road. It’s finally happened – automakers have stopped putting cassette players in new vehicles. The last new car to be factory-equipped with a cassette deck in the dashboard was the 2010 Lexus SC430....
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As we watch the gas prices creep higher and higher, we wonder what new tips and tricks to use in order to save money. If you’ve got a smartphone, the answers are already right in your hands. There are some good free phone apps that can help you save money on gas. Using GPS or...
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Remember back in the 1980s and 1990s when Mary Kay used to give their top saleswomen pink Cadillacs? Now that its 2011, they’ve upgraded to SUVs, and a lucky group of winners got to take a tour of the GM plant where their all-new pink Escalades were coming off the line. In total, 44 of...
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On your way to work this morning, did your eyes almost pop out of your head when you saw how much gas was? It’s getting so high that many of us have had enough and are taking to public transportation in record numbers. In fact, in a study released by the American Public Transportation Association...
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Before you get too excited, the Taser app isn’t what you think it is. But what it will do is protect your family while they are driving. A special app that’s only available for Blackberry and Android platforms (it needs Bluetooth to function properly), the Taser prevents cell-phone related driving distractions, promotes responsible driving behaviors,...
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Sometimes, statistics don’t tell the whole story. That rings especially true when it comes to talking about distracted driving. And even though we all know the dangers associated with distracted driving, it takes the stories of people who have been impacted to really drive the point home. And that’s the why the National Highway Traffic...
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Hate sitting in traffic? Well, don’t expect that problem to go away any time soon. Studies show that traffic congestion is up in metro areas 11 percent. Not even rising gas prices can stop us from getting in our cars and making that slow commute into work everyday. According to INRIX, a company that tracks...
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When you’re out for a long drive in your electric car, you’ll never have to worry about where you’ll find the next charging station, thanks to the PlugShare iPhone app. If you own an electric vehicle, you know the stress that comes along with planning a trip according to where you can charge up. The...
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Sometimes, it takes a racing pro to get through to teens about safe driving practices. And that’s what Andy Pilgrim is doing in his quest to educate new drivers about the dangers of distracted driving. Partnering with Volvo, the Andy Pilgrim Foundation is fighting distracted driving with a newly released educational DVD, “The Driving Zone...
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It’s important for moms to know the safest and most reliable vehicles on the road. But even more important is a great pair of shoes that look good and feel good. And that’s what MotherProof.com blogger Kristin Varela found out after a recent cover shoot. She and her daughters were featured on the cover of...
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You know you’re a good parent when you can buy your child popularity. And every kid on the block will be lining up to play with your child if you get them the Mini Seven. Made by Mini Electric Vehicles, the Mini Seven is a motorized car designed for uber-spoiled kids that boasts detailed design...
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There are belts, and then there are belts for the exotic automobile enthusiast. If you fall into the latter category, you’ll want to keep you pants in place with a Bugatti edition mechanical buckle. Designed by Roland Iten, the new Bugatti mechanical belt buckles are reminiscent of watch movement… and no wonder. These belt buckles...
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