The Best Used Mini Cooper Ad In History
Back in November, “The Best Used Car Ad in Craigslist History” was brought to my attention through a Facebook post. I hit the "contact" button and got in touch with its author, New Hampshire’s own Tim...
View ArticleElon Musk And Tesla Take On The New York Times
Earlier this month, the New York Times published a scathing article about Tesla’s Model X …the article has since stirred up controversy on the web and in media and auto industry circles, and it’s a...
View ArticleWhen Women Buy Cars
A 2012 study from the University of Michigan shows that female drivers now outnumber male drivers for the first time. At the same time, there is some evidence revealing that buying a car at a...
View ArticleHow Are Electric Cars Faring In N.H.?
There’s a growing number of electric cars on New Hampshire roads these days. But this part of the auto market may grow slowly in New Hampshire. Here to explain why is David Brooks , who writes the...
View Article3.18.14: The Sugar Season, A Syrup Taste Test With Douglas Whynott, & The...
Today on Word of Mouth, a sweet conversation with a man who knows maple syrup. Emerson writing professor and author, Douglas Whynott joins us to discuss his new book The Sugar Season: A Year in the...
View ArticleThe Best Family Cars, SUVs & Minivans
These days, family cars are equipped with all sorts of bells and whistles: from text message alerts to - vacuum cleaners ? It might sound superfluous, but mother and family car test driver Jamie Page...
View ArticleFlying Car Will Be Tested At Pease
The Massachusetts-based company Terrafugia will test a flying car at the Pease Airport in Portsmouth over the next two weeks. The vehicle caters to recreational pilots who live near an airport and...
View ArticleAt Formula Hybrid Competition, Building Cars Is As Big As Racing Them
It’s race season again at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. No, NASCAR hasn’t come early. It’s time for the Formula Hybrid Competition , which started out as a small-scale event but now attracts...
View Article10.7.14: Big Brother In Your Car & Bob Odenkirk's New Book Of Essays
From dash cams to the EZ Pass lane, big brother is in our passenger seat, whether we realize it or not. But just how much are drivers being monitored? And who is benefiting from the surveillance? On...
View Article11.9.14: Apple Pay, Big Brother In Your Car, & Historic Concessions
“Apple Pay” came out of the gate with great fanfare and claims that the mobile-payment system will make purchasing easier and more secure. On today’s show, a closer scan of Apple Pay and find out who...
View ArticleGranite Geek: A Simple Way To Stop Winter Car Rust
For people, winter has pros and cons - but for cars, this kind of weather is not ideal. David Brooks writes the weekly Granite Geek science column for the Nashua Telegraph and GraniteGeek.org . He...
View Article3.24.15: Death & The Dog, Redesigning The Dashboard, & GMO Mosquitoes
For most pet-owners, dogs are a symbol of love and loyalty . Throughout history though, man's bestie has also held darker associations. Today, we talk about death and the dog, from Greek mythologies...
View Article5.19.15: Scarcity's Impact On The Brain, Redefining Car Ownership, & Less...
Studies show that growing up below the poverty line can have serious health implications, but can it have a lasting effect on the brain? On today’s show we continue NHPR’s series The First Decade by...
View Article6.23.15: Bluetooth Tech, Ballpoint Pens & Artificial Hurricanes
New Hampshire's 'Hands Free' law goes into effect on July 1st -- and many consumers have already adapted to the new policy. There's also a nifty little device you probably already have in your car, or...
View ArticleReport Finds N.H. Has Its Cleanest Air in Two Decades
The American Lung Association released its annual State of the Air report Wednesday, and New Hampshire is doing better than it has in two decades. Air quality in state has improved overall since last...
View ArticleGranite Geek: Electric Gets More Affordable as Chevy Bolt Hits The Road
Electric vehicles are not quite mainstream yet, but the price of one model, the Chevy Bolt, is dropping to an accessible range. Concord Monitor columnist David Brooks was lucky enough to test drive...
View ArticleDrivers Race Up Mount Washington Auto Road
The “Climb to the Clouds” road race will take place on the slopes of Mount Washington this weekend. All eyes will be on David Higgins, a rally driver who holds the record for fastest time up the Mount...
View ArticleNHPR’S Rewind: Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Last month, NHPR’s Laura Knoy hosted an Exchange discussion on electric cars and their challenges. Interestingly, the worries and obstacles of alternative fuel cars discussed in this episode were also...
View ArticleUNH and City of Dover Test Tech That Could Pave the Way for Safer...
UNH is teaming up with a private partner and the City of Dover to test traffic lights that are capable of communicating wirelessly with cars. Researchers say he technology paves the way for safer...
View ArticleSenior Driving: How Older Drivers Maintain Safety And Independence On The Road
Though drivers 65 and older wear seatbelts and drive the speed limit more than other age groups , but they have the second highest, after teen drivers, crash death rate per mile driven. How do...
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