Kristen Hall-Geisler

2 weeks ago | cars.usnews.com | Kristen Hall-Geisler |Warren Clarke |Cherise Threewitt

A decade ago, we were promised self-driving cars, and while we're a long way from that dream, we are getting some very sophisticated hands-free systems in more kinds of vehicles. Ford BlueCruise is one such system. It allows drivers to completely remove their hands from the steering wheel under particular circumstances so the car can take over what are usually the most boring parts of a long drive. Key Takeaways BlueCruise is a hands-free driving system that works on most highways.

2 weeks ago | cars.usnews.com | Kristen Hall-Geisler |WARREN CLARKE |Cody Trotter

A test drive is a test drive is a test drive, right? You find a car you're interested in buying, whether it's new or used, and you take it for a spin to make sure it works and is the right car for you. However, a used car has already lived a life with someone else, and you have no idea what that life was like. It could have been a kind, cushy life with regular oil changes and no accidents, or it could have done some hard living with jackrabbit starts and bare-minimum maintenance.

2 months ago | cars.usnews.com | Kristen Hall-Geisler |Warren Clarke |Jim Henry |George Kennedy

It seems like "tariff" is the word of the moment. Early in his second term, President Donald Trump initially implemented 10% tariffs on goods coming in from China, with an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports coming a few weeks later. Today, he is imposing 25% tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada. The tariffs will remain in place indefinitely at the President's discretion and may increase if other nations retaliate. There are also threats of tariffs on European imports.

Dec 19, 2024 | cars.usnews.com | Kristen Hall-Geisler |Warren Clarke |Cherise Threewitt

Modern cars are loaded with sensors, cameras and computer chips wired to work together for greater safety. These systems can perform tasks that help address driver fatigue; for example, they can take over during stop-and-go traffic jams or sense when the vehicle has swerved out of its lane. But some safety features have been in our cars for so long we forget they were at one time new and exciting, like seat belts. Who can remember the last time someone got excited about a seat belt?

Nov 21, 2024 | yahoo.com | Kristen Hall-Geisler |Mack Hayden

Bearded dragons have triangular heads and flat bodies, and they're covered with soft, spiny scales. Ted Horowitz Photography / Getty ImagesGenerate Key TakeawaysOK, so they don't breathe fire, they don't fly and you can't ride them into battle, but bearded dragons are pretty cool pets. They're chill, they come in different colors and patterns and they get all blissed-out when their heat lamps are perfectly positioned. So what exactly is a bearded dragon?