Hundreds of Roundabouts in Two U.S. States are Saving Lives, Reducing Injuries, and Lowering Carbon Emissions
In the last five years, Indiana has built 256 roundabouts and seen massive decreases in fatalities, injuries, costs, and collisions.
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Airless Tires: These Puncture-Proof Michelin Marvels Are Even Made From 47% Recycled Resources
Tire giant Michelin is coming close to perfecting their design for an airless, puncture proof tire that will cut down on tire waste.
Impact-Absorbing Traffic Light Poles Could Save Lives
These flexible traffic light poles are set in a bit of foam, that allows them to bend if impacted by a car, saving pole, car, and driver.
Students Build Solar-Powered Pop-Up Van For Touring in a Brilliant Mobile Home That Has Zero Emissions
Students from Eindhoven University built a solar powered mobile home on wheels called Stella Vita and drove it 1800 miles on only sun.
Man Delivers Sweet Poem Instead of Getting Mad Over Towed Car (WATCH)
Even though you just had your car towed and were slapped with a fine, the towing company workers aren't to blame. Why not make their day like this guy did?
Dying Wife Gives Husband a Final Gift, 29 Cobra Sports Cars Show Up to Give Him a Ride
They both have terminal cancer but Kathleen Rinard has only days to live and wanted to give her husband one final gift. He always wanted to ride in a Cobra convertible sports car, so Kathleen called an auto club for help. Instead of a single convertible rolling up to their Arizona hospice, 29 Cobras arrived revving their engines in a neat row outside.
Man Finds Beloved Stolen Sports Car After 40 years
One night last month, Russell, who was unable to sleep, climbed out of bed and sat down at his computer to do some late night eBay searching. Russell, who lives in Southland, Texas, says that every so often he'd do a search for his 1967 Austin Healey, a beloved sports car that was stolen in 1970.
Watch Woman Surprise Stepdad With Porsche He Gave Up To Marry Her Mom
There's only a handful of places in the USA where someone can get their hands on a 1973 Porsche 914, and Kristen made sure she got one for her stepdad.
Tesla Autopilot Feature Saves Sick Driver's Life
When a Missouri lawyer was suddenly plagued by a pulmonary embolism while driving, his brand-new Tesla Model X saved the day.
Study Shows Low-emission Cars Less Expensive than Polluters
As electric and hybrid cars steadily become more popular, MIT thought they would double check the numbers and see just how economic low-emission cars are.
What Happens When Paris Bans Cars on 400 Miles of Road for a Car-Free Day Sunday
In response to being declared the most polluted city in the world, Paris has taken big steps to ensure their citizens can breathe easier.
Sleek 3-Wheeled Car to Get 84 mpg and Sell for Just $6,800-Meet the Elio
More than 50,000 people have already signed up to buy this U.S.-built car designed to save money at the gas pump while providing a safe, comfortable ride.
Taxi Service By Women, For Women, Launches in India
Created to prevent harassment of women, this is the first transportation service of its kind in India.
Elon Musk Takes Surprisingly Good Ad Advice From 10-Year-old
Bria may only be a 5th grader, but her advertising advice to Elon Musk was so good, the Tesla CEO actually decided to take it.
This Mechanic Will Fix Anyone's Car For Free
David McCoy's only requirement for free automotive care? If you need the repairs, then you got 'em.
Traffic Fatalities Decline in States with Medical Marijuana Laws
Based on data collected over the last three decades, states with medical marijuana laws saw a 26% drop in traffic fatalities than states without.
4 of World's Biggest Cities to Ban Diesel Vehicles by 2025
In an effort to ease air pollution in city centers, Paris, Athens, Mexico City, and Madrid announced plans to ban diesel vehicles by 2025.
Porsche Gives Every Employee, From Engineer to Janitor, a Big Bonus
The German automotive company ended up doing so well in 2016, they gave 21,000 employees a $9,800 bonus for their fiscal success.
China Replacing 70,000 Petrol-fueled Taxis With Electric
Almost 70,000 taxis within Beijing are powered by gasoline – but according to a new environmental draft, they're about to be electrically-fueled instead.
Humorous Judge Dismisses "Ridiculous" Ticket When Woman Parks 2 Seconds Early
It's not all doom and gloom in this judiciary court - in fact, Chief Judge Frank Caprio tries to make it feel like quite the opposite.
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