Yonkers, New York - After testing a group of compacts and subcompacts, Consumer Reports judged the Hyundai Elantra SE best with an "Excellent" overall road test score. But three other compact cars, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus, also achieved "Very Good" ratings in a report on gas-saving sedans published in the July issue. Read More »
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Driving, nudity don’t mix
QUESTION: I know this is a strange question, but can someone get a traffic citation for driving naked? I drive in a truck that is pretty high off the ground and the other day when I was driving on the freeway, I drove by a man that I am certain was driving without any clothes on at all. Could I ... Read More »
Drowsy Driving as Dangerous as Drunk Driving
New York, New York – As people jam the roads and highways over the summer, there’s greater risk of being — or running into — a drowsy driver, says the National Road Safety Foundation, Inc., a non-profit group that provides free driver safety films and programs including its newest, called “Recognizing the Drowsy Driver.” “A day in the sun can ... Read More »
Vacationing With High Gas Expenses?
Washington -- High gas prices are affecting Memorial Day weekend and summer travel plans, but the Alliance to Save Energy offers ways to cut vacation gas expenses. Read More »
Disappearing Destinations: Five Natural Wonders to See Before They Are Gone
Pennington, New Jersey -- IndependentTraveler.com (www.independenttraveler.com), a leader in online travel information, highlights five of the world's disappearing destinations and provides suggestions about how to visit them responsibly. Tourists should hurry to see the destinations most threatened by global warming -- but they must travel responsibly in order to keep from contributing to the problem.
Read More »Grace to host first-ever museum exhibition of Automotive Fine Arts Society
Abilene, Texas - The Grace Museum is pleased to announce that beginning June 12, 2008 they will host the first-ever museum exhibition of the art of the prestigious members of the Automotive Fine Arts Society (AFAS). Read More »
Fill up at the hose? A myth
Question: With gasoline prices hovering in the stratosphere, I have been desperately looking into ways to save fuel. Recently I've heard that it might be possible to convert my car so that it can be fueled by water. Is there any legitimacy to this? Can I really be using H2O as my fuel instead of gas? Read More »
Keep Your Child Safe on the Road With Tips From Leading Auto Club
Norwalk, Connecticut -- You can't always protect children from the world around them. But there is one thing you can help control and it could save their life -- safety in the car. Read More »
Southern California Freeway Readiness Quiz
If you have out-of-town guests planning on visiting you this summer, it might be helpful if you pass along this quiz to them before they embark on their journey. I like to call it the "Southern California Freeway Readiness Quiz." Read More »
Mercedes Benz Thailand Triumph over Chivas Regal Scotland to Win the King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament
Chiang Saen, Thailand - Once again, Thailand's annual King's Cup Elephant Polo tournament provided spectators with exciting matches, a beautiful setting and a great cause to rally around. This year's meet was noteworthy for its introduction of a brand-new polo pitch, built in idyllic surroundings on the grounds of the Anantara Golden Triangle Resort. Read More »