Showing posts with label Car. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Car. Show all posts

Friday, November 15, 2013

The World's Most Dangerous Highways: Pakistan's Karakoram Highway


Pakistan's Karakoram Highway runs over the 15,400-foot Khunjerab Pass and links the middle eastern country to China. Also known as the international "Friendship Highway," the road travels along the route of the old Silk Road winding through gorges. While the road links two countries, it remains unpaved on the Pakistani side and unstable most of the time. Prone to landslides and flash flooding, Karakoram Highway claimed the lives of almost 900 workers during its construction.

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Toyota to Sell 2014 Crown in Electric Fuchsia in Japan

While there has been some debate over the last couple years on Toyota's styling methods, its recently bold move to sell its fourteenth-generation Crown in hot pink definitely puts the kibosh on its conservative styling reputation. Not only is this this vehicle Electric Fuchsia, but it pulls styling ideas from luxury vehicles that make it edgier and more daring- in the best kind of way. We love the new Toyota Crown and think it would be just what the doctor ordered to help Toyota loose its conservative reputation .

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Great All-American Drives: Vermont Route 100



Running from Massachusetts all the way to the Canadian border, Vermont Route 100 provides road-trippers with a rural escape. The north-to-south two-lane road runs 217-miles long and depicts a medley of Vermont's greatest hits, including quaint dairy farms and charming little towns. While there are plenty of ski resorts to stop by during the winter months, the scenery and foliage is beautiful all year round.