Radar Tires is doing its part to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). As part of the company’s “Mobilizing Hope” campaign, Radar will release its “Ring of Hope” limited edition pink walled tire. Based on its Radar RPX 900 tire, the Ring of Hope tire is an all-season, high-performance, eco- friendly tire...
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Three of the famous Goodyear Tire blimps will be participating in joint maneuvers with the United States Marine Corps Reserve to benefit the Toys for Tots Foundation. Taking place in Ohio, Florida and California this weekend at Goodyear’s airship bases, you’ll be able to drive in and enjoy the spectacle. There’s no charge, but feel...
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Chevrolet is using social media as a “sampling source”, so if you’ve got some pull on social media hubs, you could be sampling the Chevy Sonic for three days. Working with Klout, a company that rates and ranks a person’s “social influence,” Chevrolet is trying out a new kind of sampling program for people with...
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If you’re stuck on what to get the Land Rover enthusiast in your life, why not surprise them with a Land Rover Experience, an ice hat or a collapsible kettle? These are just a few of the new offerings at Land Rover Gear’s online shop. One of the coolest ideas is the Land Rover Experience....
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Bentley’s new Ice Speed Record watch was inspired by Juha Kankkunen’s record breaking time set on the ice. Finland’s four-time world rally champion Juha Kankkunen set the world ice speed record in a Bentley Continental Supersports convertible, a feat that inspired both the Supersports Ice Speed Record convertible and the Ice Speed Record watch. Kankkunen...
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We hope you haven’t sent off your Christmas wish list to Santa just yet, because we have something you’ll want to add, especially now that the temperatures are dropping – the Car Interior Preheater. If you feel bad about remote car starters that let your car idle until it’s warm enough to get into, this...
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Here’s one more reason why it’s great to go to IKEA – the store has installed three Blink Pedestal electric vehicle charging stations at its San Diego, California store. IKEA is on a mission to be green, and the Swedish retail empire has partnered up with ECOtality, a company that specializes in electric transportation and...
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This distracted driving PSA isn’t meant to make you LOL, but it will have you saying OMG. The Department of Transportation will be releasing its new public service announcement, titled OMG, in theaters and at gas stations nationwide, in the next month. This PSA is targeted to teens to remind them to put down the...
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Remember we told you about that Lamborghini Aventador LP700 model car that is selling for about $4.8 million (15 times more than the real thing)? Well, now there’s a model that’s set to beat that price tag. The Lamborghini Aventador in question has been gilded in gold. German car model maker Robert Guelpen is in...
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There are no shortage of automotive-inspired watches out there… and we’ve discovered a cool new collection from Autodromo Watches. This batch of timepieces was inspired by the instrument gauges of vintage Italian racing cars. There are three models in the series – Brescia, Vallelunga and Veloca – and all boast sleek, cool styling. The Brescia...
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Lexus asked four fashion designers for their take on automotive design that would be the basis of a new advertising campaign to appear in Vogue magazine. Known as the Lexus Fashion Workshop, these designers took the some of the more than 2,000 individual parts of a completely dismantled Lexus CT hybrid and repurposed them into...
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If you think you have what it takes to be an automotive tycoon, now is your chance to find out. Automation, the game that lets you design a car from scratch, is now available for preorder, and a new game trailer has hit the web that will help get your creative juices flowing. Automation gives you...
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Ferrari is celebrating its partnership with luxury Swiss watchermaker Hublot with, surprise, a limited-edition timepiece. There will only be 20 of the Big Bang Chrono Tourbillon Ferrari timepieces available, which also marks the 20th anniversary of the automaker’s presence in China. The watch features a single push-piece chrono movement with a flying toubillon, a 44mm...
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Garmin’s StreetPilot app for iOS just got an update that gives you even more detailed information about your commute. With this free update, you can now get live weather and forecasts with the app. As well, there’s now a $9.99 add-on that will give you access to 10,000 street cams in the US and Canada....
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Back in October, we told you about the Infiniti G37 Art Car and how it was being auctioned off on November 12, with its proceeds going to support the ONE DROP Foundation. An anonymous bidder placed a winning bid of $55,000 for this very special car, and the proceeds will go towards initiatives in developing...
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If you’ve made your list and checked it twice, Ford has got a host of new gift ideas for the holiday season. If you want to get your kids hooked on Ford while they are still young, you’ll want to put a Fisher Price Boss 302 Power Wheels car under the tree. Retailing for $319.99,...
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Was J.Lo’s performance at the American Music Awards a creative song and dance routine or a commercial for Fiat 500? Either way, it has got people talking… especially when it comes to how much Jennifer Lopez got paid to dance alongside the compact car. It’s being reported that J.Lo received about $1 million for that...
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The British would rather buy a used car from Barack Obama than David Cameron, according to a poll that measures the public’s trust in political leaders. The YouGov poll, conducted on behalf of Craigslist, asked over 2,000 Britons who they would trust if they were buying a used car from a global leader, and Obama...
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If you play the EA Moble game Road Trippin’, you can expect to stop by Sears Auto Centers in your virtual travels. Sears Auto Centers and BF Goodrich Tires have joined forces with EA Mobile, so players of the popular moble game can stop to tune up their cars, receive power boosts and earn extra...
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Are you frustrated with your car’s nav system? Join the club – a new study out by J.D. Power and Associates Reports says that drivers are annoyed with their navigation systems. Consumers are reporting that they are becoming increasingly frustrated with their in-car navigation and infotainment systems. The problem seems to be complexity of these...
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Bargain hunters, start your engines. The countdown to Black Friday is on, and if you’re in the market for a new car, you could score yourself a great deal on this sale-tastic holiday. There are a host of 2011 and 2012 vehicle models that are offering 15 to 20 percent off the manufacturers’ suggested retail...
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The latest trend in luxury living is brought to you by Porsche Design Group. The Porsche Design Tower in Miami is the first condominium complex that comes outfitted with elevators that take residents and their cars right to their units. Set in Sunny Isles Beach, the $560 million condo tower is a collaboration between...
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Looking for a great stocking stuffer for the kids? Here’s a cute toy we wouldn’t mind playing with – My First Autobahn Tape Kit & Race Car. My First Autobahn lets your kids set up a track wherever they are. All they have to do is peel the tape off, stick it on the floor...
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Porsche is tearing down a former Ford Taurus plant near Atlanta, Georgia and rebuilding its new headquarters in its place. Setting up shop in Hapeville, Georgia, the new Porsche HQ is set to be completed in about two years time and will occupy the same spot where Ford their Taurus sedan (along with the Mercury...
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