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Check your Tire Pressure Once a Month - BlogHer09 Swag
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Jul 22nd, 2009 6:32pmAt BlogHer09 AskPatty will be giving away mini tire pressure gauge key rings to remind us all to "Check your Tire Pressure One a Month." Keeping your tires inflated properly helps retain the fuel economy, save money on rising gas prices and is a big safety issue during summer travel. Under-inflated tires can contribute to blow-outs while driving on hot summer roads! A tire is a pneumatic system, which supports a vehicle’s load. ...
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Visually Impaired Man Unleashes His 'Inner Mustang' From Ford Mustang's Driver's Seat
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Jul 7th, 2009 2:56amWith the warm Arizona wind pelting his forehead and his entire body vibrating from the mighty roar of the engine, Roger Keeney took a brand-new 2010 Ford Mustang convertible on an amazing ride, doing donuts on the pavement and amassing speeds of up to 90 mph. This would be a thrill for anybody, but what makes this truly remarkable is the fact that Keeney has been blind for the past 20 years. Sixty-two-year-old Keeney, who ...
A Reminder to Not Drive Drunk This Fourth of July
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Jul 2nd, 2009 7:16pmThe Century Council sent me an innovative eCard for the July 4th holiday that reminds viewers to stay safe this Independence Day and not drive drunk. Click below to start the video, or you can also view the eCard here at The Century Council. I first learned about The Century Council and its efforts to stop underage drinking when we reported on the organization's support of Brandon Silveria and his ...
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Addressing Post-Bankruptcy Car Warranty Worries
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Jun 15th, 2009 7:31pmMany drivers of Chrysler and General Motors vehicles may be wondering about their recourse if they require warranty work, or if their car exhibits defects that may qualify it as a "lemon." There's plenty of good news here, but also some bad. For instance, according to a document released by the White House Press Office earlier this week, "GM will continue to honor consumer warranties." With Obama's announcement on Monday, the U.S. ...
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General Motors announces bankruptcy, promising a new and better future
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Jun 3rd, 2009 4:40pmIt was not much of a surprise yesterday when General Motors revealed the details of its bankruptcy plans; many in the automotive industry were wondering WHEN, not IF, GM would have to resort to such drastic measures. According to News.Yahoo.com "GM's bankruptcy filing is the fourth-largest in U.S. history and the largest for an industrial company. The company said it has $172.81 billion in debt and $82.29 billion in assets." As part ...
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Cash For Clunkers - Is It Green or Green Backs?
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at May 27th, 2009 1:06amThe term "Cash for Clunkers" might sound familiar to you - it's a hot topic in the news and across the automotive blogs right now. Details: Two bills are currently under consideration in the House and Senate, each of them offering their own set of pros and cons. Unfortunately, as much as people are discussing them, nobody can decide on which is better or whether either one of them is actually any good at all. Either one could be ...
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We Minivan Moms Can Be Pretty High-Tech
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at May 15th, 2009 12:50amI am a high-tech Mom and here's the proof: I purchased my first CD burner in 1997 and used it to create holiday music mixes I gave to friends at Christmas. I was one of the first people I knew to sign up for broadband internet in 1998. I opted for a DVD drive in my 1999 Blue Apple PowerMac G3, and used it to watch movies on my beautiful GIANT egg-shaped 21-inch Apple Studio Display. I joined Twitter 526 days before Oprah and ...
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Honda to Offer Dog-Friendly Element Model
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Apr 29th, 2009 11:46pmResponding to public demand, Honda demonstrated an especially dog-friendly version of its Element SUV at the recent New York Auto Show. According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, Inc., more than a third of all households own at least one dog with an estimated total U.S. dog population of 74.8 million. Pet purchases and related products and services comprised an estimated total market value of more than $43 ...
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Traveling in the Family Way: 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Apr 8th, 2009 1:00amAt last, a sport/utility vehicle that drives like a sports carIf you've avoided stepping up to an SUV because you don't want to sacrifice the performance and handling of a smaller car, then the Cayenne GTS is for you. In so many sport/utility vehicle reviews, I've described their handling as "comfortable," "manageable," or "stoutly." At last I've found a family hauler that handles like a Porsche, because, well, it IS a Porsche. The ...
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First Drive: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Mar 23rd, 2009 8:39pmThe rebirth of a classic musclecarAt last, the highly anticipated Chevrolet Camaro is within our reach. Since its concept debut three years ago at the Detroit Auto Show, the new Camaro has been one of the most talked about and highly publicized vehicles to come to market, and it won't be much longer before it finally arrives in a dealership near you. It doesn't matter if you're a mom or a motorhead, the classic ponycar evokes an ...
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