Air bags can save lives — there’s little doubt about it. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that air bags have saved more than 20,000 lives as of 2006. However, the flip side of air bags is their inherent danger. Air bags have killed 264 people since the NHTSA began keeping a record of the... More

The first 2011 Regals begin to roll off dealer lots Not even on the dealer lot for 24 hours, the first 2011 Buick Regal was sold in Elgin, Ill. by the Woody Buick GMC dealership outside Chicago. The owner of the Regal is a 44 year old executive at a manufacturing company in the Chicago area. “The Regal is a superb car to drive... More

Honda Civic GX natural gas car earns top spot for seventh straight year Four Honda vehicles earned recognition from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) as among the greenest vehicles of 2010 with the Civic GX natural gas car earning the title of American’s greenest vehicle for the seventh consecutive year,... More

Summer is the perfect time to hit the road and discover new back roads in your state or drive cross-country. A summer road trip is a great opportunity for those once-in-a-lifetime experiences and a great way to make memories with your friends and family. A little planning and preparation will make your road trip even better. Here... More

Travel is on the rise as the economy slowly recovers, with Americans logging an increase of 6.6 million miles during 2009, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. As this travel trend is expected to continue, it is essential that drivers take the proper steps to help their vehicles remain durable and to get the most from... More

Texting while driving has received a great deal of attention lately, and with good reason: Keeping your eyes on a tiny keyboard rather than the roadway ahead is a disaster waiting to happen. However, texting is just the latest in a long list of distractions that could have deadly consequences on America’s roadways. To stay focused... More

The way you maintain your car should take into account the conditions in which you drive. Way too many drivers underestimate the severity of their driving habits. As a result, they follow the wrong maintenance schedule. When polled recently, only 6 percent of motorists felt they did most of their driving under severe driving conditions.... More

Simple safety tips and money savers (ARA) - In a tough economy, it’s only natural to look for ways to cut corners. But trimming auto maintenance expenses isn’t worth the risk. Taking proper care of your car steers you on the road to safe driving. It can help to keep more cash in your pocket too. Most drivers are diligent... More

(ARA) - Green grass can finally be seen again and people across the country are realizing they can’t avoid it anymore. That’s right; summer is here and it’s time to clean the garage. All winter long you kept the garage door shut, but summertime means that door is inevitably going to be open. You don’t want to be embarrassed... More