Driving Experience

How soon will self-driving vehicles be steering to a road near you?
October 30, 2014

How soon will self-driving vehicles be steering to a road near you?

Self-driving vehicles no longer are science fiction. That doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll spot one on a road near you just yet. But it does mean some vehicles could have self-driving, or autonomous-driving, features as soon as 2016. Audi and Cadillac,…

Ready to make a bid on James Bond model Aston Martin DB5?
September 12, 2014

Ready to make a bid on James Bond model Aston Martin DB5?

The James Bond Aston Martin DB5, perhaps the most iconic car in moviedom, is up for sale – in miniature. The 24-carat, gold-plated, one-third scale model was created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Goldfinger, the first James Bond film…

Where car ownership costs are highest, lowest across U.S.
September 4, 2014

Where car ownership costs are highest, lowest across U.S.

What state is most expensive for car ownership? Most people would think of somewhere such as New York, New Jersey, California or Massachusetts. Very few would think of Wyoming, which, in fact, is the most expensive state for car ownership,…

Safety is a two-way street for bicyclists and motorists
August 28, 2014

Safety is a two-way street for bicyclists and motorists

If you’re riding a bicycle for recreation or, increasingly, commuting, beware of motorists. And if you’re a motorist, beware of bicyclists. This is the only way to be sure everyone is as safe as possible on our roads. It’s important…

Who’s driving convertible cars? Experian’s answer may surprise you
August 22, 2014

Who’s driving convertible cars? Experian’s answer may surprise you

Drivers of convertibles are young and carefree, right? Wrong. At least that’s what findings of a study by Experian Automotive showed. Owners of convertibles apparently are older, more educated and more affluent than the typical American new-car buyers, running counter…