If you’re driving a used vehicle and cannot afford to trade it in for a new one, you may be considering some upgrades to make driving a more enjoyable experience. If you’re an audiophile, these upgrades may include a new sound system. With so many different choices in sound systems, how do you know what you’re really looking for? Here are some tips for finding the right sound system for your particular needs. • Decide what features are important to you before you start... more
Do you have family that lives far away, and you take your children on road trips to visit your family? Do you enjoy vacations that involve a lot of traveling in the car, but have trouble keeping your kids entertained during the ride? Here are some great ways that you can keep your kids entertained in the car during long trips. • Get your kids involved in the trip by showing them a map of your route. Mark easy to identify landmarks along the way on a map that they can carry with them in... more
How many times have you been out shopping, rolled up your cart to your car, opened the trunk, and realized that there was no way that your purchases were going to fit in your car because of the clutter that was already taking up space in your vehicle? Unfortunately, there is no way to actually add space to your vehicle storage, so optimizing what you have is the key to instantly getting a roomier vehicle. • Clean your vehicle regularly so that trash isn’t taking up valuable space.... more
The battery pack in the Chevrolet Volt, an all-electric vehicle, has been shown to catch fire on impact during serious accidents, causing concern and prompting government investigation into the issue. Crash-tested vehicles are being closely monitored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to pinpoint the issue. So far, two batteries in Volts involved in the government crash tests have caught fire following the test. General Motors, the manufacturer of the Chevrolet Volt, stated... more
