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What Your Car’s Cabin Camera Actually Sees
23Aug By Richard GreenNo Comments
Tech

What Your Car’s Cabin Camera Actually Sees

That small lens tucked near your steering column or above the dashboard can feel a little unnerving the first time you notice it. It points right at your face, and it's paying attention while you drive. But the job it does is narrower than most people assume, and understanding what your car's interior camera can and cannot record clears up a lot of worry before it starts. Most driver-facing cameras watch your eyes and head to catch distraction or drowsiness in real time. Many systems process what they see on the spot and never save a recognizable image of you. The privacy question turns on one thing: whether footage stays in the car or gets sent somewhere else. What a Driver-Monitoring Camera Is Actually Looking For These cameras have a specific assignment. They track your eye and head p...
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8May By Richard GreenNo Comments
Safety, Tech

The Smartest Car Safety Tech Worth Looking For in 2026

Shopping for a new car this year? Safety tech has come a long way, and the bar keeps climbing. Automakers are loading 2026 models with smarter sensors, sharper cameras, and crash-prevention systems that actually work in everyday driving conditions. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has tightened its testing standards once again, pushing manufacturers to make advanced safety equipment standard rather than optional. (more…)
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25Feb By Richard GreenNo Comments
Cadillac, Car Buying, Luxury Cars, News, SUVs, Tech

The 2026 Cadillac Escalade Brings Bold Looks and a Big Price Tag

Few SUVs make a statement like the Cadillac Escalade. This rolling monument to American luxury returns for 2026 with a refreshed trim lineup, a cabin packed with technology, and prices that'll make your wallet weep. But with six models to choose from, is the Escalade worth the investment? Let's break it down. Pricing starts at $93,695 (including destination) and tops out at $170,595 for the V-Series. The trim structure gets a new naming convention with the following grades: Escalade (base), Luxury, Sport, Platinum Luxury, Platinum Sport, and Escalade V. The gas Escalade comes with a 6.2-liter V-8 making 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque, while the Escalade-V packs a supercharged V-8 producing 682 hp. What's New for the 2026 Model Year? Cadillac has a short list of changes for t...
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3Dec By Rocco PennNo Comments
Automotive Everything, Car Types, News, Safety, SUVs, Tech

What Serious Towing And Off Road Use Really Demand From An SUV

Walk into any dealership and you'll hear a lot about horsepower, tech packages, and heated seats. But if you're actually planning to hook up a 7,000-pound camper or tackle rocky trails every weekend, you need to look deeper than the sticker on the window. The real story lives underneath the body panels, where different construction methods separate vehicles built for serious work from those just styled to look tough. The way an SUV's body attaches to its frame directly affects how much weight it can safely tow and how well it handles rough terrain. Separate frame construction allows more flex and twist absorption when climbing over rocks or pulling heavy loads without transferring stress to the passenger cabin. Weight placement matters as much as total capacity, with lower cente...
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24Nov By Rocco PennNo Comments
Car Buying, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, SUVs, Tech

Kia Just Gave the Telluride a Serious Glow-Up and the Big Three Should Pay Attention

The 2027 Kia Telluride rolled into the LA Auto Show looking like it spent the last few years at the gym. Gone is the smooth V6 that powered every previous Telluride, replaced by a turbocharged four-cylinder making 274 horsepower and a hybrid version pumping out 329 horses. That hybrid model gets an estimated 35 mpg combined, which should make Chevy Traverse and GMC Acadia buyers think twice about their options. The 2027 Telluride ditches the V6 for a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder making 274 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque, plus a new hybrid version rated at 329 hp with 35 mpg combined. Kia stretched the wheelbase by 2.7 inches and added 2.3 inches to the overall length, translating to more legroom in the second and third rows plus nearly identical cargo space despite the bigger d...
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28Aug By Rocco PennNo Comments
Automotive Everything, EVs, EVs & Crossovers, SUVs, Tech, Toyota

Toyota Highlander vs. Highlander Hybrid: Which SUV Fits Your Lifestyle Best?

Shopping for a three-row SUV can feel overwhelming, but Toyota makes it easier by offering two solid choices in the Highlander lineup. The regular gas-powered Highlander gives you more towing power and costs less upfront, while the Highlander Hybrid saves serious money at the pump and comes with all-wheel drive included. Both earn top safety scores and deliver Toyota's famous reliability. Fuel savings: The hybrid gets 35 MPG combined versus 25 MPG for the gas version, saving about $55 monthly on fuel Power difference: Gas model makes 265 horsepower and tows 5,000 pounds; hybrid produces 243 horsepower and tows 3,500 pounds Price gap: Hybrid costs roughly $2,000 more but includes standard AWD that costs extra on the gas model Power Under the Hood The 2025 Highlander runs a 2....
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