As families get bigger most people decided to drop the cool factor of their vehicle and purchase a minivan. Minivans are hard to beat when you consider a minivan’s height and sliding doors, spacious interiors and the ability to fit six or seven people plus luggage. continue reading...
Desperate times call for desperate measures and with the bad economy you need to be prepared for the worst. So you need a plan in case you lose your job, house and run through your emergency funds.
Here are some tips for when the times get rough and you need to set up camp in your car. continue reading...
(PRWEB) May 20, 2008 — Thousands of UK motorists relying on urban myths and not reading the small print on their car insurance policies are running a major risk of not being covered to the extent they think they are, according to new research.
The research, undertaken on behalf of swiftcover.com, found British drivers to be extremely confused as to what is and isn’t covered by their insurance. For example, while eating and smoking behind the wheel might not be a criminal offence, many drivers are not aware that they could be accused of negligence if involved in an accident while smoking or eating; resulting in a drastically reduced payout. continue reading...
Stuck in traffic? Count yourself lucky if you don’t live in one of these metros, where at least 56 hours per year are eaten up by commute delays.
Top 5 most congested U.S. cities continue reading...
NEW YORK, March 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — XM announced that XM NavWeather, the first in-vehicle real-time weather tracking service for navigation, will be available on the all-new second-generation Acura TSX sports sedan. The vehicle was unveiled today at the 2008 New York International Auto Show at the Jacob K. Javits Center.
2009 TSX drivers will be first to experience the new XM NavWeather service, available as part of the Technology Package that also includes an Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition(TM) and AcuraLink® real-time traffic powered by XM NavTaffic. The 2009 TSX will also offer XM® Radio, which features 170 channels of audio entertainment. continue reading...
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 11 /PRNewswire/ — Preparing now for frigid weather conditions will help keep your vehicle on the road, advises AAA Michigan. Since midnight, the Auto Club has received 2,624 calls for emergency road service, well above normal levels for this time of year. AAA is giving priority to callers stranded on freeways or in traffic, where they are facing hazards.
Motorists can help keep their vehicles on the road by doing the following: continue reading...
DETROIT, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ — Subaru of America, Inc. today introduced the all-new, third-generation 2009 Forester, a total re-design of the award-winning crossover utility vehicle (CUV) that has built a strong reputation as an icon of safety, dependability and versatility. The 2009 Subaru Forester, which arrives in Subaru dealerships this spring, builds upon that reputation while projecting a bolder, more SUV-like design and making a major leap in safety technology, comfort, refinement and driving dynamics.
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DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 2 /PRNewswire/ — Preparing now for the frigid temperatures predicted over the next few days will help keep your vehicle on the road, advises AAA Michigan.
As of 4 p.m. today (Jan. 2) AAA’s Emergency Road Service has assisted more than 4,149 motorists since midnight and call volumes are expect to remain high due to cold temperatures, and snowy conditions. On January 1, nearly 4,820 motorists were assisted across the state, with common calls for help including dead batteries and spin-outs due to snow-covered and slick roadways. continue reading...
EVERSON, Wash., Dec. 21 /PRNewswire/ — Packing up the dog for the trip to Grandma’s? Here are some ideas for stress-free travel with your pet from 4everPets®, makers of natural nutrition products for dogs and cats:
Crate expectations: Whether traveling by air or car, a familiar crate will relax your dog. Never put a leash in the crate, as your pet could get tangled in it. continue reading...
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ — As students head “home-for- the-holidays” at the end of this week, Takata, the world’s leading safety belt manufacturer, has developed a list of safe driving “Tips for Teens” to follow while driving this holiday season. In addition to always buckling up, Takata wants to remind teens to take extra precautions this holiday season to help reduce the number of roadway accidents.
Minimizing distractions tops the list of safety precautions to reduce the chance of being in an accident. Mobile phones and in-car eating are the two leading distractions resulting in more than 4,000 traffic accidents per day, according to the National Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). continue reading...
