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United Spinal Association Seeks Support From Motorsports Industry To Increase SCI/D Awareness

Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Apr 12th, 2007 4:24pm

United Spinal Association, a national not-for-profit organization enhancing the lives of people with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D), is seeking support from the motorsports industry in its grass-roots effort to raise awareness of SCI/D and to encourage people with disabilities, including individuals who use adaptive automotive equipment, to participate in competitive motorsports. Adaptive automobile ...

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Saturn sets the pace at The Boston Marathon on April 16 Highlighting Saturn's commitment to health and fitness

Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Apr 11th, 2007 11:04pm

For the second consecutive year, the Saturn roadster will take its position at the starting line to lead 23,500 competitors on their 26.2-mile run through the historic Boston Marathon course. Also, for the first time, the Boston Marathon will host the USA Women's Marathon Championship. Featuring many of the top female marathoners in the country, the Championship will be held on April 16, 2007, within the Elite ...

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Safe Car Choices for Teen Drivers

Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Apr 10th, 2007 4:43pm

In a recent article at Forbes.com, author Dan Lienart discussed their annual picks for smart cars for teens. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that Ford has made changes to its $18,000 Fusion sedan, and better safety ratings...resulted," began Leinert. "But safety isn't the only reason the Fusion has made the list of 15 smart cars for teenagers," Leinert continued ...

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Ask Patty Blog Carnival Week Around the Auto World: April 10

Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Apr 10th, 2007 9:42am

Tax time is approaching, so before you panic over filling out a gazillion forms, take a break and read the AskPatty.com carnival. We've got the usual assortment of ladylike links honoring important women in the automotive industry, as well as a ginormous collection of items highlighting the New York Auto Show. Edmunds.com lady writer Joanne Mar expands on a blog she found at Jalopnik.com. Regardless of which one of ...

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Original Equipment Manufacturer Mobility Reimbursement Programs and Mobility Vehicle Conversions

Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Apr 10th, 2007 9:35am

Most new vehicle manufacturers offer some level of reimbursement rebate to help fund a portion of mobility enhancements completed on new vehicles. We've compiled a list of programs offered by many of the leading manufacturers for modifications made to their vehicles. Keep in mind there are many variables involved in obtaining aftermarket mobility equipment for vehicles. We suggest you request a copy of ...

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Woman's Look: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country Minivans

Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Apr 9th, 2007 10:12pm

As a female consumer at the New York Auto Show, I was able to take some time to climb inside some of the vehicles and take a detailed look at the interior, instead of just grabbing snapshots of the outside while I ran past to see the next car on the floor. One of the vehicles I spent considerable time with was the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Minivan. (In case you didn't know, the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and ...

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Book Review: "I'm Too Sexy for My Volvo"

Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Apr 9th, 2007 9:26pm

Okay, honestly, aside from the title, this book has almost nothing to do with the Volvo I wish I owned, or any of my cars. But, with that caveat behind me, I still need to share with other women how much I loved this book. I was tipped off to the humorous 200-page guide after attending a "Marketing to Moms" Webinar offered by Frank about Women. "I'm too sexy for my Volvo" was one of the titles ...

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Don’t Be Blind To Safety: Reverse Your Car With Confidence with the Reverse Guard

Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Apr 9th, 2007 7:31pm

Blind spots are a real problem. I actually chose not to buy a particular model of car that I fell in love with all because the blind spots were so bad I was terrified of hitting things when I reversed. Most drivers have had either near misses or close calls when it comes to backing up. When I moved to my current place I loaded my little blue RSX up with boxes and went back and forth between my apartment and the new ...

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Ten una Experiencia Fabulosa Comprando un Carro: Ocho Consejos para Mujeres

Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Apr 9th, 2007 2:04pm

Ask Patty is proud to post our first Spanish post for all of our lovely bilingual ladies! Read on! Según estadísticas dicen que mujeres compran más que cincuenta por ciento de todos carros, y influencian más que ochenta y cinco por ciento de todas compras de vehículos. Como una mujer, ya sabes que muchas de las decisiones de compras están en tus manos, haciendo la ...

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