Ever since Memorial Day, we’ve been thinking about our heroes. There were many honored on Monday, men and women who served in the armed forces and did not come home, whom we have kept in our thoughts throughout the week. By remembering their sacrifice, we can do our part and give them the tribute they […]
Archive | May, 2014
Nitrous Oxide: Boost or Bust?
It’s a common trope in almost every racing movie you’ve ever seen. There comes a moment in the film’s plot where the main character’s fast car has to kick it into overdrive and go superfast. Waiting for this most desperate of moments, the hero flips a cover off of the conspicuous red button you’ve been […]
Everyman Driver Reviews the 2014 Kia Optima SX Turbo
Auto journalists do a great job of keeping us well informed on motor news, as well as providing us with strong, unbiased reviews of different vehicles. We give them a lot of credit for the level of detail in their observations and accuracy of their data, but sometimes it can be overwhelming. There’s a more […]
Six Step Road Trip Prep
It’s time to pack your bags and saddle up because everyone’s favorite long weekend is here. Memorial Day weekend is unofficially the beginning of summer, so many people take the chance to enjoy a quick road trip and some fun in the sun. Some of us have to work on Monday, so we won’t be […]
Lights, Camera, Crash! Inside the IIHS Vehicle Research Center
The car you drive has been crashed dozens of times. Not by you (we hope) and probably not the specific car that belongs to you, but the model you own has been totaled over and over. Every car you see on the road has a ghost, battered and crumbled, sitting in a scrap heap somewhere. […]