Bring Your Old Gal Into The Modern Age The average age of a car on American roads today is 11.5 years. That means the average driver is tooling along without benefit of modern safety technology. But it’s possible to bring those old cars up to speed. And it’s surprisingly easy and affordable. Some systems are…
Technology that Looks Out for You on the Road? Toyota Safety Sense Driver Assistance and Safety Technology, At Your Service
Your mother would approve. “It’s not that I don’t trust you, it’s all the other people I don’t trust!” If your mom said it once she said it a million times, right? Well, now she can relax. Toyota Safety Sense is looking out for other drivers, and looking out for you, on the road. This…
The Safest Cars on the Road: Why Lighter, More Fuel Efficient, Rather than an Older, Heftier Cars Are Safer
New technology and materials have your back. Recently, Kevin Hart and two friends suffered an awful car crash in California. They were in Kevin’s vintage Plymouth, which plunged down an embankment on a hilly road. Luckily they all survived, but the photos of the damage are chilling. The car’s roof was crushed and it’s a…
The Safest Cars on the Road: New Technology Adds Up to Safety for Everyone
It starts with a new airbag, innovated by Honda When Joni Stuker starts to tell a story you know you’re going to laugh; her bubbly voice and rascally smile get you primed for belly laughs. We sat around a conference table a year ago as she launched into a story she dubbed “Eat the Burrito,”…
Family Adventure is a Bit More Luxe in the 2020 Hyundai Palisade 7 Seater SUV
Even if that adventure is only on the road to school and back. Created for the adventurers, families, and those unwilling to give up style and luxury in favor of capability, the Palisade was named in reference to a line of high, substantial, towering cliffs. And, the Palisade was designed to meet that high level…
Sleepypod Pet Travel Harness and Carrier Review: Travel Safely, Fur Babies!
Surprise – Your lap is not the safest place for your pup to ride. My dog, Eli is a PITA. No, that’s not a fancy new breed. It’s a description of how he behaves when it’s time to go somewhere. And that makes him difficult to travel with. Which is tough, because we travel a lot….
Lexus, Sleepypod and A Girls Guide to Cars Team to Teach Pet Travel Safety
You and your pet are invited to local events, or, join the live stream! This post is part of a pet safety campaign sponsored by Lexus. Every day we’re surrounded by information regarding securing our children safely in our vehicles, but what about traveling with our furry friends? Did you know that in some states…
7 Things to Know About Tires Before Hitting the Road
We all have tires on our cars, but how much do we know about them? Honestly, they’ve always seemed like a necessary evil to drive my car until I learned a lot more about them. Last week, Michelin invited me and twenty other women in the auto industry to their headquarters to Tire School. We had the…
Britax Advocate ClickTight ARB Review: Is This High End Car Seat Worth the Money?
Kids are expensive! Some studies claim that raising a child to the age of 18 will cost the average family almost a quarter of a million dollars! With that kind of expense ahead you may be questioning the cost of baby gear such as car seats. But buying the best car seats is one of…
What Older Drivers Need to Know About New Car Safety Features
New car technology is designed to keep us safer – and the statistics say it does. But all that technology can be overwhelming. Especially to a senior like me. My steel gray 2012 Toyota Camry is ready for an upgrade. Snazzy new colors of automotive paint catch my eye as I’m road tripping. So do…