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 […]
Behind the Wheel of the 2014 Lincoln MKT
It was a balmy Wednesday morning when we left the office for another day of test drives. With the windows rolled down and little traffic to slow us down, the fresh air flowing through the car added to the general feeling that today would be a fine day. On Capital Boulevard, just a few miles […]
Behind the Wheel of the 2014 Lincoln MKX
The 2014 Lincoln MKX still bears an earlier variation of the Split-Wing grille that has become a signature on all Lincoln models. It’s more square, and the chrome feathers are wider and more spread out, but it’s still the most striking feature of the car’s exterior design. We’ve recently looked at the new MKX Concept […]
So You’re Going on a Road Trip
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. […]