
By John R. Quain
- Sep 20, 2019
Amazon Bets on EVs
Electric vehicles--and Ford-backed Rivian in particular--got another kick in the collective rear bumper this week, thanks to Amazon....

By John R. Quain
- Jun 18, 2019
Traffic Fatalities Hold Steady
Ending traffic fatalities is the ultimate goal of autonomous vehicle developers. So every year that the introduction of self-driving cars...

By John R. Quain
- May 14, 2019
Travel Companion: the OnePlus 7 Pro Impresses
If you've seen one smartphone, you've seen them all. Until now. Debuting today, the OnePlus 7 Pro is zippy phone with a gorgeous screen...

By John R. Quain
- May 10, 2019
BMW Test Fest 2019
Testing BMW's lineup of vehicles on the track and on the highway was an informative (and fun) way to spend a couple of days in Palm...

By John R. Quain
- Feb 14, 2019
How to Review a Blanket: Rumpl's Puffy Makes a Perfect Car Blanket
There are plenty of blankets that compress to lilliputian portions to fit into a climber's backpack or an exec's briefcase. Plenty of...

By John R. Quain
- Feb 12, 2019
Traffic's Really Bad, And That's Good
How could a terrible report on traffic congestion be good news? Because it means the economy is moving--even if drivers aren't. Traffic...

By John R. Quain
- Jan 29, 2019
Killer Carry-On
For air travelers, hell is other people jamming their luggage into the overheads - on top of your fragile gear. Now you can beat the...

By John R. Quain
- Jan 16, 2019
Tuff Stuff: Luggage That Can Weather a Storm
A lot of luggage looks tough but isn't waterproof or strong enough to protect fragile electronics. The Pelican Elite BA30 Vacationer is...