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The Top 38 Summer Road Trip Songs

Top songs for your summer road trip
Like many folks, we have plans to hit the highway this summer for a few road trips. Which means in addition to packing enough snacks, water and soft drinks to keep us replenished, we’re going to need a good mix of songs to accompany the journey. And though the technology for making a road trip list of tunes has changed — what used to be created using LPs recorded onto cassettes, now is made in mere minutes with an iTunes or Spotify playlist — the fun of pulling from a wealth of material to create the perfect mix remains. Billboard’s… Read More
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Cool cars for college grads

Cool cars for college grads
  Graduating from college is quite a milestone (and congratulations to you). If you’ve followed that up by landing your first job in the “real world” (you’re on a roll), then you might be looking for a cool new car to get you there, and replace that rough-around-the-edges model from your campus days. Here are some options to transport you to work with a bit more style, comfort and modernity, and that won’t break the bank, especially if you opt for a used vehicle. These cars come with the recommendations of expert opinion and consumer polls from Autotrader, Forbes and… Read More
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Top 5 most prestigious car races in the world [Infographic]

Top 5 most prestigious car races in the world [Infographic]
The power, the glory and the prestige: Where reputations are made and big bucks are on the table The world of high-octane, high performance motorsport tests drivers and their cars to the limit, making the feats accomplished all the more glorious, and the prize at the finish line all the more prestigious. We’ve put together a list of the top five most prestigious car races across the globe, where crowds clamor and huge TV audiences tune-in to revel in the sheer speed and skill of motorsport’s finest.   Read More
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How to make your own dog car seat, with Adam Savage

Auto news tour
  Looking to fill up on auto news? We’ve clocked some miles traversing the Web for all things auto-related. Pull in, grab a coffee and digest some of the week’s most interesting news with us.   “Adam Savage’s DIY puppy car seat can be secured in place and protects your upholstery,” Lifehacker Dogs might not be a new car owner’s best friend, especially when it comes to the upholstery, but help is at hand, and the click of a mouse. Adam Savage shows owners, in a 28-minute video, how to make a secure seat that stays in place even when… Read More
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New gadget gets car infotainment up to speed at a stroke

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  Looking to fill up on auto news? We’ve clocked some miles traversing the Web for all things auto-related. Pull in, grab a coffee and digest some of the week’s most interesting news with us.   “How to upgrade your ride to high-tech luxury-car status for $400,” Forbes The very latest infotainment system can be added to your dashboard, and bring your vehicle right up to today’s high-tech standards, for just $400, thanks to a new gadget. Mapmaker Rand McNally is demonstrating its OverDryve tablet at the Chicago Auto Show, taking place this week, which provides “a full suite of… Read More
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Super Bowl 50, the winners and losers

Super Bowl 50 winners and losers
So what did you think? It’s the question of the week around office watercoolers following last Sunday’s Super Bowl 50. At the conclusion of (and really during, thanks to social media) Super Bowl 50, everyone was weighing in with their opinions of the event. While on the field there were clear winners (Denver Broncos) and losers (Carolina Panthers) with a final score of 24-10, there were certainly highs and lows throughout the whole extravaganza. The Game For sure, the cliché rang true -- defense can win a championship. The NFL’s No. 1 defense of the Broncos showed why topped-rank defenses… Read More
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Matt LeBlanc joins Top Gear, Audi shoots for stars, Scorsese tells Rolls-Royce story

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  Looking to fill up on auto news? We’ve clocked some miles traversing the Web for all things auto-related. Pull in, grab a coffee and digest some of the week’s most interesting news with us.   “Matt LeBlanc joins Chris Evans on new Top Gear cast [w/video],” Autoblog Another part is in place in the overhaul of car show “Top Gear”. The BBC has announced “Friends” star Matt LeBlanc is joining the lineup, alongside Chris Evans, as a co-host. “Top Gear” fans will know the appointment is not completely out of the blue as LeBlanc, who played Joey Tribbiani in… Read More
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Super Bowl 50, beyond the numbers

Super Bowl 50 beyond the numbers
The wait is over. For millions of sports fans, this weekend’s Super Bowl 50 marks the marquee event of the year. What was once a game attended by 61,000 and viewed by 60 million, see stats in our previous post, has grown to more than 160 million viewers (Source: NFL, based on Nielsen Company figures). The popularity is reflected in the increase in ticket prices for attending the event as well, which were $12 for Super Bowl I and reached a $2,500 maximum face value during last year’s championship. This year’s matchup should be one for the ages with Peyton… Read More
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Buick kicks off as carmakers tease Super Bowl 50 ads

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  Looking to fill up on auto news? We’ve clocked some miles traversing the Web for all things auto-related. Pull in, grab a coffee and digest some of the week’s most interesting news with us.   “Odell Beckham Jr., Emily Ratajkowski to appear in Buick Cascada Super Bowl 50 ad,” New York Daily News As Super Bowl 50 approaches and the hype expands well beyond the game itself, Buick is already up and running by teasing its commercial for the event. Not only is Buick the first auto company to plug its Super Bowl ad, according to New York Daily… Read More
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One-way street: Automotive and technology draw ever closer

Auto news tour
  Looking to fill up on auto news? We’ve clocked some miles traversing the Web for all things auto-related. Pull in, grab a coffee and digest some of the week’s most interesting news with us.   “What is driving car makers to attend tech show?” BBC News There’s “a fresh determination to merge automotive and technology,” at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), writes the BBC’s Jane Wakefield, and some bold new visions of the future have been unveiled. Among them was the launch of a much-anticipated electric vehicle from Chinese company Faraday Future, which is aiming to “redefine the… Read More
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