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Smart parking meters taking off
Long in use in Europe and now catching on in the USA, smart parking meters are talking to cell phones and heating up the parking revenue controversy More »
parking spaces that call the cops
It's not science fiction, it's the future that's already here – parking spaces that sense your car and call the cops if you stay over time More »
Park space technology a plus for environment
All that driving around looking for a parking spot is frustrating, and not good for the environment. ParkingCarma is a technology that points to the future More »
The great parking space hunt
You're looking for a parking spot. Oh, great, there's an empty one. But what if it's already taken - reserved by another driver over the Internet? More »
Towed Maserati owner
Imagine you're so busy you forget your $150,000 Limited Edition Maserati Cambiocorsa, and the tow guys can't find you so they’re going to sell it More »
Cars still king on U.S. highways
Despite increasing traffic congestion, Americans still depend on the automobile for mobility, and there's no trend towards change. More »
Staring at road can interfere with passing
Summarizes research which suggests that staring at the road while driving may increase risk of rear-end collisions when passing another car. More »
How safe are drivers in your city?
Survey of U.S. drivers in 2001 reveals their concern about other drivers, but they are still likely to speed, tailgate, and drive through yellow lights that are turning red. More »
Safer driving through reflective thinking
The author argues that the focus on skill which has dominated approaches to dealing with driving behaviour should be reconsidered, and other aspects given prominence. More »
Panic buying worsens U.K. fuel crisis
British drivers are paying three times the tax on a tankful of gas as their American counterparts. More »
Back pain when driving?
Article discusses the prevalence of back pain, and offers suggestions for reducing pain among drivers. More »
How much do we spend on cars?
How much are we spending on our cars? A report from Canada's official statisticians may surprise you. More »
Be prepared for winter driving
When winter is back, what should you have in your car, and what should you do, to cope with snow or icy driving conditions? More »
Where it all began: the spiritual center of Motown
An enthusiastic driver reflects on the technical innovations responsible for our industries and everyday lifestyles by taking a trip to the Henry Ford Museum. More »
Street driving and the gas pedal
Throttle response and acceleration ability for merging or passing are more important than overall "power" or 0-60 ratings. More »
Towards a sociology of traffic
If we assume that motoring is a social activity and that streets are social arenas, then we must acknowledge the social conditions that impact driving, and the social roles and relationships that influence how we drive. More »
