"interior" Articles & Blogs:
Five myths (and the truths behind them) about car care
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It doesn't matter where you live, summer has pretty much arrived! I celebrated the season's arrival by washing and hand waxing my own car this weekend, removing the winter's grime and restoring the worn paint to a shiny lustrous glow I had forgotten it c...[Read on] |
Keeping your car cool when the heat is on
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It is one of those 90-plus-degree days, hot, hazy and humid. Isn't it great to be able to get in your vehicle and enjoy the comfort your air conditioning system provides for you and your passengers?
The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwid...[Read on] |
2010 Elantra Blue Can Save You Some Green - If You Can Overlook a Few Things
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Unless you've been hiding somewhere, you know that the days of Hyundai being the butt of jokes are over. Many of Hyundai's products go toe-to-toe (or bumper-to-bumper?) with the best. Hyundai's most recent entrant in its Elantra line, the 2010 Elantra Blu...[Read on] |
Green cleaning for your car
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In this article, Diane MacEachern (author of "Big Green Purse: Use Your Spending Power to Create a Cleaner, Greener World") explains that when it comes to buying a "green" car, most consumers focus on fuel efficiency: The more miles per gallon, the mor...[Read on] |
Best Ways to be Pampered in your Car
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Some of the BlogHer women were discussing recently whether we tend to be the ones who get spoiled, or whether we are the ones who do the actual spoiling. So the question was asked "Is it better to be spoiled than to spoil others?"
It got me to thinking ...[Read on] |
Be aware of environmental 'extras' you don't want
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When it comes to car buying, what about the "extras" you can get with the car? Are you thinking fabric protection, extended warranties, and anti theft systems? How about considering bacteria, viruses, odors and harmful Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC...[Read on] |
10 tips to maximize the resale value of your car
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While the new car market took a big hit at the end of 2008 that continued well into 2009, used car values continued to climb. Used car dealers and private owners selling their vehicles may have benefited from this particular perk, but analysts expect t...[Read on] |
So Cal Mom Auto Review: The Family-Friendly Ford Flex - The Coolest Car on the Road
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This is another in a series of posts Donna Schwartz Mills is writing about her search for a new car to replace her current leased Volvo, which she has to give up in July.
Catch up with the entire series here.
Can two middle-aged mothers and four twee...[Read on] |
Happy Birthday, Venus Williams
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Seventeen Grand Slam titles, two Olympic gold medals and a host of other championships make Venus Williams one of the most recognizable figures in professional tennis.
The birthday girl’s resume off the court is nearly as impressive as her on court a...[Read on] |
Don’t Spend Your Vacation on the Side of the Road
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Brought to you by Car Care Council
A simple driveway inspection can give motorists peace of mind and save them from the inconvenience of a roadside breakdown, according to the Car Care Council.
“No one wants to experience car trouble while on vaca...[Read on] |
What drives Edward Cullen? Volvo invites you to enter to win movie tickets...And maybe a Car!
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To celebrate the release of The Twilight Saga: New Moon movie, Volvo is giving away two tickets to the world premiere in Los Angeles on November 16, 2009. To enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win the tickets, visit WhatDrivesEdward.com before Monday,...[Read on] |
What a Girl Wants: Mixed Messages in Twilight
| When my daughters, now ages 22 and 25, were growing up, I knew better than to forbid them to do something. It’s the quickest way to make that forbidden activity all the more tempting. I find it interesting that Stephanie Meyer’s novel Twilight has an ...[Read on] |
Venus Williams, Wyclef Jean on Iconoclasts
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Ever wonder what it’s like to walk in someone else’s shoes? How about the shoes of someone that shatters expectations and stands above the crowd? That’s what the Sundance Channel’s TV series Iconoclasts explores.
Executive Producer Robert R...[Read on] |
The green facts about your car’s air conditioning system
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Your car's air conditioning system uses a chemical refrigerant under pressure to make the interior cool. MACS Worldwide wants you to know about the environmental damage chemical refrigerants can create when the system is not serviced properly. Proper h...[Read on] |
Join AskPatty's first-ever Car Care Twitter Party for Tips and Fun Prizes!
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Ladies, we are so excited about our first-ever car car Twitter Party!
Please come to @AskPatty April 20, 2010 from 9pm to 10pm (EST) to ask questions and get answers about:
* Car care* Tips and maintenance* Car buying and selling.
Our event w...[Read on] |
Summer Safety: Kids and hot cars don't mix
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It's that time of the year again. Warm summer temps make going to the pool, beach and parks a lot of fun. But those higher temps can be deadly inside a parked car.
So far this year, twenty child deaths can be attributed to heat stroke (hyperthermia) from...[Read on] |
Is Your Car Ready for a Holiday Road Trip?
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Deep down, you know your car should be checked out before hitting the road for the holidays, but with so many other things left to do, some folks put it off. Bad idea, says the Car Care Council, especially when motorists realize that in as little as 10 m...[Read on] |
GM Rolls Out Impressive Hybrid Pickup in 2009
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As green technology becomes more popular, vehicle manufacturers are expanding the limits on what can be accomplished with hybrid technology. Once considered most conducive to coupes, small sedans, and hatchbacks, hybrid technology is now being utili...[Read on] |
CDC Reports Asthma Cases On The Rise; Your Vehicle's Cabin Air Filter Can Help
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Brought to you by Purolator Filters
A study released recently by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the number of asthma cases in the U.S. is on the rise. Nearly ten percent of children and eight percent of the...[Read on] |
Are Flying Cars In Store for Us? Kiplinger Thinks So.
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Meet George Jetson! Buzzing around in his bubble-top family saucer... whether it's the Jetsons or the flying cars in the Back to the Future films, our idea of the future of travel has always included aviating autmobiles, impractical though they may be....[Read on] |
City Series, Part 12: Pittsburgh
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While it may have a reputation as the “City of Steel,” Pittsburgh should probably consider changing its motto to the “City of Colleges.” Home to Carlow University, Chatham University, Duqesne University, University of Pittsburgh and others, the ci...[Read on] |
Earth Day is Here! How To Have a Positive Effect on the Environment
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It's Earth Day, so Ask Patty has rounded up some important suggestions that touch
on Earth Day friendliness. At AskPatty.com, we recognize our responsibility to the world around us and strive to reduce our environmental impact. Here are some tips you ca...[Read on] |
Tips for dealing with a dead auto battery
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It's not a good feeling to sit behind the wheel of your car to discover it won't start. My 2003 Honda Odyssey usually gives us advance warning to a dead battery because the power sliding doors don't move without power, so when my sons announced to me on ...[Read on] |
Happy tail travels: Make sure auto safety is a priority when traveling with your pet
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My Welsh Corgi, Roxy, has a disturbing relationship with my car’s windshield wipers.
When those wipers start to swish, her furry little body is flying full
speed at the windshield, barking and crying the entire way. She seems
to think the wipers are eit...[Read on] |
Woman's Review: The GMC Terrain can wear as many hats as I do
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Imagine a car that could carry five passengers--making you very popular for carpools. A car with a trunk that can carry soccer equipment, a month's worth of groceries, and lots of luggage. A car that is kind of like a little black dress--it works well ...[Read on] |
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