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Eco-friendly School Makeovers by Ford and 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at May 7th, 2008 5:43pmWe would all like our schools to be more environmentally friendly. But budget cuts and old facilities don’t help in going green. Ford Motor Company would like to help. Ford joined with ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” on Educate to Escape — a green school makeover campaign. They’re sponsoring a contest and one lucky school will get $250,000 for a makeover. Anyone can nominate a ...
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Happy Cinco de Mayo, from Chaucer the Terrier
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at May 5th, 2008 9:44pmHappy Cinco de Mayo, from Chaucer the Terrier Chaucer the Terrier sent out this letter today, and asked me to share it on his behalf. Not too many dogs can send out emails on their own, but Chaucer is an adorable little Terrier I know through his starring role in the AutomotiveTraveler.com column "Travels with Chaucey" where he and his owner Robyn McCarthy share stories and tips about their road trips together. ...
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Top Tips to Improve Your Vehicle's Fuel Economy
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at May 5th, 2008 5:39pmI remember how shocking it was the first time I saw Los Angeles-area gas stations advertising prices at $3 per gallon--this was about a year ago, in May 2007. And recently, barely eleven months later, I drove past a station at which the price for their premium fuel was over $4!! (The photos associated with this article were taken April 10, at several stations in the San Fernando Valley.) At AskPatty.com, we recognize ...
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Captivating Auto Shops Offer Special Features for Ladies -- and their Kids!
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at May 5th, 2008 5:37pmCaptivating Auto Shops Offer Special Features for Ladies -- and their Kids! Nobody relishes the idea of spending hours at the mechanic, in a dirty waiting room sipping stale coffee, and reading last-week’s crumpled newspaper. Many auto shops and dealerships recognize this, and have taken steps to make their waiting area much more pleasant to their patrons, offering such niceties as designer coffees, ...
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Sleepy? Truckers Can Blame it on Being Overweight
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at May 2nd, 2008 5:35pmA recent article at USA Today reports that obesity may be what causes some truckers to doze while driving. Last month, the medical review board of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was scheduled to finalize recommendations about truckers and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition in which people constantly reawaken for lack of air, says Maggi Gunnels, the agency's director of medical programs. The ...
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AutoTrader Publishing Expands Publication of AutoTrader Green
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at May 2nd, 2008 5:33pmRising gasoline prices and concerns for the environment are generating unprecedented, nationwide consumer demand for fuel-efficient vehicles. Whether hybrid technology (gasoline and electric), flex fuel (ethanol), clean-burning diesel or smaller gasoline engines, fuel-efficient vehicles are becoming a highly sought after segment of every dealer's inventory. As a result of this increased earth-friendly demand, ...
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Green Grand Prix set for May 3, at Watkins Glen
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at May 1st, 2008 5:28pmWith the world's most efficient Hybrids and Alternative Fueled Vehicles (AFV) set to compete this weekend over the scenic roads of Watkins Glen in upstate New York, all attention will be on the limitless possibilities of green power - showcasing first-year sponsor Juice Energy as a natural fit. The 60-mile Green Grand Prix is the creation of artist -- and fellow hybrid owner -- Bob Gillespie, and is the only ...
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Women In Trucking Celebrates Milestone First Anniversary
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Apr 30th, 2008 7:43pmWomen In Trucking (WIT) -- a non-profit organization created to encourage the employment of women and assist in promoting a more female-friendly environment for those already in the trucking industry -- recently celebrated its one-year anniversary and hit a record one thousand corporate and individual members. "Our rapid growth confirms what we've known all along," said Ellen Voie, WIT chairwoman, ...
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Ladies, Share Your Car-Buying Stories!
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Apr 27th, 2008 7:41pmConsumer Reports ShopSmart magazine is exploring an article and is looking for women to share their car-buying stories (http://blogs.consumerreports.org/cars/2008/04/women-shoppers.html) as part of their research. If you're a woman who has recently negotiated a great deal on a new or used car, they would love to hear your story! Did you buy online or walk in to dealership? How did you research your purchase? How ...
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T&T Honda, the Premier Canadian Ask Patty Certified Female Friendly Dealership, Sponsors The Calgary Woman's Show
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Apr 25th, 2008 2:58pmT&T Honda, the first Certified Female Friendly dealership in Canada, is a proud fifth-year sponsor of the 2008 Calgary Woman's Show - A Fair to Remember. Certified Female Friendly sales staff will be on hand to showcase several of Honda's world-class vehicle models. The Calgary Woman's Show is a consumer trade show dedicated to the female consumer. Now in their 26th year, the longest-running ...
