You can't be James Bond and you'll never get a license to kill, but if you have enough money you can buy the most famous Bond car of all time: the Aston Martin DB5. Driven by Sean Connery in Goldfinger and Thunderball, the 1964 DB5 has a wide array of aftermarket upgrades, including twin machine...
Based on the results of the GMAC National Driver's Test, motorists in these states know the rules of the road better than drivers in any other part of the country. The ten states with the most knowledgeable drivers are: 1) Kansas2) Oregon3) South Dakota4) Minnesota5) Iowa6) Nebraska7) Indiana8)...
A recent study by GMAC Insurance showed that as many as 1 in 5 motorists couldn't pass the written portion of a driving test if it were administered today. The study ranked all fifty states, as well as the District of Columbia, based upon the results of their National Driver's Test. Per their...
The release of Toyota's long awaited FT-86 sports car has been delayed by two years, according to sources inside Japan. The FT-86, a joint venture between Toyota and Subaru, was supposed to be released in 2011. Designed as an affordable but fun-to-drive sports coupe, the FT-86 has held fans...
Do you love to drive, but have concerns about global warming, peak oil and the ever decreasing suppy of fossil fuel? Can a car enthusiast really be happy driving a green car? Fortunately, the answer is yes, and across a wide array of price points. RideLust has put together a top five list of...
Nissan will be recalling 2010 model year Titans, Armadas, Pathfinders, Xterras and Infiniti QX56s to correct a potentially faulty weld on a suspension component. A weld failure would lead to reduce suspension compliance, a very harsh ride and potential loss of control. No accidents have been...
Toyota and Tesla Motors have announced a cooperative realtionship between the companies to pursue development of Tesla's Model S electric sedan. Tesla has also acquired the former NUMMI plant in California, site of an earlier joint venture between Toyota and GM. Tesla expects to hire approximately...
Anti-lock brake systems, or ABS, are designed to allow a driver to maintain steering control of an automobile while providing near maximum braking effort. ABS brakes feel different that "normal" brakes when used properly, and most driver's aren't accustomed to the pedal feedback provided by ABS....
Lexus has announced a worldwide recall of their high- end LS models for a potential defect with the electronic steering control. While only 12 incidents have been reported, Toyota is being extremely proactive with its premium brand, announcing the recall voluntarily. Approximately 11,500 LS 460,...
According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, the U.S. cities with the highest auto theft rates are: 1) Laredo, TX 2) Modesto, CA3) Bakersfield, CA4) Stockton, CA5) Fresno, CA6) Yakima, WA7) San Francisco / Oakland / Fremont, CA8) Visalia / Porterville, CA9) Las Vegas / Paradise, NV10)...
