Ford Motor Co. may have been able to weather the total collapse of the economy and struggling American car market. Can it weather a massive recall on one of their signature cars?
March 23, 2012 It will be loud, it will be exciting and it will be crunch after crunch as the Thunderslam Monster Truck Spectacular comes to the Utica Memorial Auditorium tonight and tomorrow. According to their website AMPTOUR.com, "It'll be so exciting you'll be paying for the whole seat but only using the edge!". Here are a few things you can expect to see.
March 19, 2012 Remember the line from Ronnie Dunn's "Cost of Living", where he says "Three dollars and change at the pump"? Well, now it's all of that and then some. Although gas prices are rising, I've read where they may level off my Memorial Day, but where will that level be?
March 9, 2012 With gas prices heading toward $4 a gallon or more it looks like the days of taking a Sunday drive or a long road trip are fading fast. However, according to an article in the Chicago Tribune, many Americans still dream of driving across the country, either by car or--better yet--in an RV.
March 5, 2012 It's happened to me and it's probably happened to you or someone you know. You walk out to your car and find that it has been broken into. Sometimes it's our own fault for leaving it unlocked but there are other times when a window has been broken or a lock picked. The Utica Police Department has listed some tips on avoiding car break-ins on their Facebook page.
March 1, 2012 If you're traveling today, you will encounter different weather conditions, depending on which part of the state you're driving in. Looking at the New York State Thruway road conditions can give you a good idea as to what's going on around us, weather wise, and it looks like things are improving.
February 28, 2012 It was a night to remember at Daytona International Speedway. The Daytona 500--twice delayed by rain--finally began at 7PM and when the smoke had cleared Matt Kenseth had captured the checkered flag for the second straight year. Dale Jr. came in second followed by Greg Biffle. However the most spectacular moment of the night occurred when Juan Pablo Montoya crashed into a dryer truck full of jet fuel which burst into flames . Check out the video.
February 27, 2012 There is a first time for everything and now for the first time in its 54 year history The Daytona 500 was cancelled Sunday due to rain. NASCAR officials tried to wait out the storm but by 5pm it was obvious that there would be no racing at Daytona International. More rain is expected today but officials are hoping to wave the green flag at noon today. Needless to say the drivers are as anxious as anybody to get underway.
February 25, 2012 The 54th running of NASCAR's signature event, The Daytona 500, will kick off the NASCAR racing season Sunday at Daytona International Speedway. Carl Edwards will have the pole position with Greg Biffle beside him followed by Tony Stewart and Matt Kenseth in row two. The field of 43 includes fan favorites Jimmie Johnson, Dale Jr, Jeff Gordon and Danica Patrick. Check out the full list of qualifiers.
February 20, 2012 Race car fans take note - today legendary race car drive Bobby Unser celebrates his 78th birthday. The Unser name is to auto racing as Manning is to football.
February 18, 2012 You've probably noticed that gas prices have been inching up in the past few weeks. It's been a rather gradual climb, but now you really feel the pinch at the pump especially when traveling.
January 23, 2012 There are many benefits of enrolling in a Defensive Driving Course, and Herkimer County is offering one beginning this Tuesday.
