Mobility

Raleigh – October 28, 2026 -- Used car owners in Raleigh, North Carolina, can book oil changes at the service center of Auction Direct USA, which services vehicles of all makes and models.

An oil change replaces dirty oil with fresh lubricant

The service involves draining old engine oil and refilling the engine with fresh oil that lubricates components, reduces friction and helps manage heat. Over time, oil collects dirt, debris and other contaminants that reduce its effectiveness. Following the manufacturer's recommended intervals can help drivers reduce the risk of preventable mechanical problems and costly repairs.

DETROIT – October 28, 2026 -- Racing fans can meet top drivers, ride along on an indoor track and see race cars up close at Racing Day, set for Tuesday, January 19, during the 2027 Detroit Auto Show at Huntington Place in Downtown Detroit.

Public show tickets are on sale now at detroitautoshow.com, with special pricing through November 30. The show runs January 14-24.

Racing Day puts drivers and ride-alongs on the show floor

Racing Day is presented by the Detroit Grand Prix and brings the two Detroit events together. The day includes ride-alongs in production vehicles with world-class drivers on the show's indoor course. The driver lineup and ride windows have not yet been announced.

The indoor track honors some of the landmarks on the actual Detroit Grand Prix street circuit.

Novi, Michigan – October 27, 2026 -- Honda fans who wanted a more driver-focused take on the brand's revived 2026 nameplate can see one at the SEMA Show on November 3 at 10 a.m., when Idemitsu Lubricants America and builder Throtl unveil a one-off Honda at booth #23753 in the Racing & Performance section of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The exact model and what sits under the hood remain secret until the reveal. Throtl promises the wait will be worth it for anyone who has wondered what Honda could have achieved by pushing the limits even further.

United States – October 27, 2026 -- Choosing a designated driver before anyone starts drinking is the most cost-effective way to get home safely, and the stakes are high: drunk-driving crashes in the U.S. kill one person every 44 minutes.

People skip the plan for familiar reasons. They don't want to leave the car overnight, they want to avoid the cost or wait of a rideshare, or they simply don't feel impaired. But alcohol affects the same judgment you would use to assess your ability to drive, so the call is harder to make accurately in the moment.

Pennsylvania – October 27, 2026 -- Self-driving cars and in-vehicle prevention technology envisioned under the HALT Drunk Driving Law could keep impaired drivers off the road, says Bob Nulman, a MADD National Ambassador who lost his son to a drunk and drugged driver in 1987.

A 1987 wrong-way crash killed five young men

Nulman's son Dan, a 22-year-old college senior, was riding with four friends on I-95 in Pennsylvania. A 20-year-old impaired driver heading south in the northbound lanes hit their car head-on. All five young men and the driver died. Thirty-nine years later, Nulman says he still feels the loss every day.

United States – October 27, 2026 -- Coffee, cold showers and workouts will not lower your blood alcohol concentration (BAC), and only time lets your body clear alcohol, according to guidance from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

Judgment slips before the 0.08% limit

Alcohol can affect your judgment well before you reach the 0.08% legal limit used in most states. Feeling alert does not mean you are safe to drive. Even under the limit, your reaction time and coordination may not be where they need to be behind the wheel.

Three popular tricks only change how you feel

Caffeine is a stimulant, so coffee and energy drinks can ease tiredness. They do not help your body process alcohol faster, and they can make you feel more capable than you are.

A cold shower may leave you refreshed, but it does not reduce your BAC.

Auburn Hills – October 21, 2026 -- Car fans heading to the 2026 SEMA Show can find Mopar in the West Hall, booth 59119, at the Las Vegas Convention Center from Nov. 3 to 6.

Mopar moves to a new home in the West Hall

The Stellantis parts and accessories brand is relocating within the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show this year. Mopar says its booth will focus on passion, performance and personalization.

The brand traces back to a 1937 antifreeze line

Mopar is the global name for Stellantis genuine parts and authentic accessories. The name combines the words MOtor and PARts. It started in 1937 as the name of a line of antifreeze products, and the brand reaches its 90th year in 2027.

In the 1960s muscle-car era, Mopar built its reputation with performance parts that improved speed and handling for both road and racing use.

SMYRNA, Tenn. – October 21, 2026 -- DuBois Regional Airport (DUJ) gets nonstop jet service to Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare starting February 1, 2027, when Contour Airlines launches two new routes.

Atlanta flights run daily, Chicago flights five days a week

Contour will connect DUJ to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every day and to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) five days per week. Both hubs offer onward connections across the United States and around the world. Travelers in the region can start those trips locally instead of driving to a larger airport.

Contour flies 30-seat regional jets with extra legroom

The airline will operate the routes with 30-seat regional jets. Contour says its aircraft have leather seating with expanded legroom in every row, plus complimentary snacks, beverages, and inflight service.

Mattoon – October 21, 2026 -- Drivers in Central Illinois can now get new tires installed the same day at a Plaza Tire Service store that has opened at 1304 Fort Worth Way in Mattoon.

The new store sits minutes from Interstate 57

The location is near the city's primary retail corridor. It is meant to serve local residents, commuters and travelers across Coles County and the surrounding Central Illinois region. It also adds another option to Plaza Tire Service's existing network of stores.

Tires and routine repairs are available in one stop

Customers can choose from an extensive inventory of leading tire brands. Vehicle services include oil changes, brake service, batteries, alignments, and steering and suspension repair, along with other routine maintenance.

Denver, Pa. – October 19, 2026 -- A 1932 Cadillac limousine registered to gangster Al Capone sold for $78,000 at Morphy's October 4 Automobilia, Petroliana & Advertising auction, edging out a 1964 Chevrolet Impala hardtop that fetched $74,400.

The sale offered more than 650 lots of motoring-related signage, service station items and vehicles. It was held live at Morphy's Pennsylvania gallery, with remote bidding available.

The Capone Cadillac comes with a paper trail

The 1932 Cadillac 355-B seven-passenger Imperial limousine has a Fisher body and a cream finish with burgundy fenders and accents. A binder documents nearly $95,000 of mechanical restoration, refurbishment and detailing by Classic & Exotic Service in 2011 and 2012. A New York Certificate of Sale names Alphonse "Al" Capone as the original purchaser and owner, and lists Rochelle Cadillac Co. of New Rochelle, New York, as the seller.