The three-point seatbelt was patented in 1955 and issued as standard equipment on 1959 Volvos. Despite a report from the Missouri think tank MOST Policy Initiative reports that rear-seat belt usage cuts a person’s risk of death in a crash by half, only 78% of back seat passengers wear them. That lags well behind the…
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Buying a used car can feel like a gamble, even if you find a reputable sales lot and have a reasonable budget. While there’s no magic solution to avoiding lemons when you go car shopping, some brands are considered better than others when buying used. In fact, Consumer Reports has a whole study dedicated to…
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The closing of Toyota Motor East Japan’s Higashi-Fuji Plant has given way to a first of its kind — a smart city at the base of Mount Fuji in Susono City. Known as the Woven City, this futuristic “living lab” will be run on solar power created by hydrogen-powered fuel cells, have smart homes and…
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As a compact SUV, the Toyota RAV4 is excellent at its job. It is spacious, practical, comfortable, reliable, fuel-efficient, and easy to drive in the city. Put simply, the RAV4 is everything most buyers love in a compact SUV, as reflected in its sales success…. Check out the original article: [Slashgear] Which Mazda SUV Model…
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Traveling Norway’s E39 highway is often an unforgettable, but arduous adventure. The route, which spans nearly 1,100 kilometers (683 miles), is an engineering marvel, and has been constructed in a region known for its challenging terrain. The entire trip involves multiple ferry crossings and tunnels, through the challenging fjords of Norway…. Check out the original…
Motorcycles are appealing for numerous reasons. Not only can they be exceptionally fuel-efficient compared to a car, but they can also be a really fun way to zip around town. Motorcycles’ small sizes make them highly agile, especially in a dense, urban environment with lots of traffic…. Check out the original article: [Slashgear] Motorcycle Lane…
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The cars we rely on daily for transportation and various other services are sturdy, robust machines. As long as you stick to your manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule and avoid a handful of bad habits, there’s usually no reason your vehicle shouldn’t reach at least 100,000 miles or more. However, we live in an imperfect world,…
