Are You Dunking While Driving?

April 15, 2010

Have you ever gotten French fries for the road only to find that dipping and eating on-the-go is extremely difficult? Well, those days of trying to squeeze packets of ketchup over your fries may be over. Recently Heinz Ketchup unveiled a new ketchup pack shaped like a shallow cup to make dipping-on-the-go easier. This redesign [...]

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Driving Safety at Michigan Department of Transportation

April 13, 2010

Have you ever wondered what would happen if cars could speak to other cars and the roads they were driving on? Impossible you say? Well, this technology may actually be in a car sooner than you think. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT’s) Research and Innovative Technology Administration is currently working on a program called [...]

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What Do You Look for in a Hybrid?

April 12, 2010

Are you in the market for a hybrid car? You may not be alone. According to manufacturers’ monthly reports, approximately 1 million hybrids were sold in the U.S. between 1999 and 2007. With the ever increasing cost of gas, hybrid and electric vehicles are attracting more and more shoppers. However, according to a study from [...]

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Female-Friendly Tips for Buying a Car

April 6, 2010

According to the Associated Press survey, 40 percent of women feel they’ve been treated unfairly at a car dealership and one in four women surveyed say they plan on bringing a man along the next time they purchase a car to avoid discrimination. On this episode of Vehicle Vibes Radio,/a>, host Marcia Hansen will be [...]

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Team Miller Fisher

March 30, 2010

Meet Team Miller Fisher, America’s female off-road racing team that competed in the 20th anniversary Rallye Aicha des Gazelles in Morroco in March, and finished in 12th place overall. The power-duo, Emily Miller and Wendy Fisher, are also known as The U.S. Gazelles. Emily is the driver and Wendy is the navigator. Together, Emily and [...]

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Buckle Up Your Pet

March 23, 2010

Everyone knows that buckling up can save lives, but have you ever thought about how to protect your pet in your car? According to national safety statistics, the number of pets traveling in cars is at an all-time high and most of these pets travel unrestrained, putting them at considerable risk in the event of [...]

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Is Your Gas Pedal Stuck?

March 19, 2010

Recently, Toyota recalled over 5 million cars involving gas pedals that stick causing certain vehicles to accelerate uncontrollably. With 52 reported deaths linked to runaway Toyotas, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the Obama administration is considering requiring all cars and truck sold in the U.S. to have brakes that can override gas pedals. So what [...]

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Hands-Free Voice Control with Ford SYNC

March 17, 2010

It is common knowledge that using your phone while driving and taking your hands off the wheel increases your risk for an accident. But, in some cases, avoiding distractions completely can be extremely difficult. Fortunately, with advancements in car technology, you may be able to minimize the amount of time spent without both hands on [...]

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New Fuel Economy Standards May Impact Your Wallet

March 15, 2010

Last year, as more Americans became aware of the need for conservation and alternative energy, the Obama administration released a set of auto standards that would mandate an increased fuel economy and impose greenhouse gas standards on the nation’s cars and trucks starting with 2012 models. Currently, California and about a dozen other states have [...]

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Don’t Let Your Luck Run out this St. Patrick’s Day—Add a Sober Driver to Your Party Checklist

March 12, 2010

For Americans of all ethnic backgrounds, there is no better reason for a celebration than Saint Patrick’s Day* and no better place to celebrate Irish heritage than in my home town of Chicago. Chicago traditions for the day include two of the biggest parades in the U.S. and the dyeing of the Chicago River green. [...]

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