The Car They Always Wanted Now Seems Obnoxious
Thursday, November 20th, 2008Various changes in the world cause one couple to consider and reject the big vehicle they had planned to buy, and now they're reconsidering their entire way of life.
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Various changes in the world cause one couple to consider and reject the big vehicle they had planned to buy, and now they're reconsidering their entire way of life.
Walking To Car, Woman Victim Of Drive-By Purse Snatch
Friday, November 14th, 2008A scary experience for a woman who thought she knew how to protect herself at all times.
The Great Danger To Pregnant Women In Cars
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008Perhaps as many as 3,000 unborn children die in car crashes every year, yet it's pretty easy to reduce those numbers if the mothers are willing.
Woman And Her Family Move Into A Green RV
Friday, November 7th, 2008The story of Sara Janssen, her husband and their 4-year-old daughter moved into a small RV, converted it to run on used vegetable oil and sun panels and set out to tour the country. What can that be like?
System Lets Police Slow Down And Stop Stolen Cars
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008By Susan Winlaw: GM and its OnStar safety and security network recently debuted a service in that allows the police to slow down a stolen car so they can recover it and capture the people who took it.
Boomers May Have Some Surprise Insurance Issues
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008If you're at the leading edge of the Boomer generation, there might be a couple of insurance issues (for car and house) that could jump up and bite you. This story could offer guidance.
Man Impaled By Fence Post In A Car Crash
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008Yet another reason why not wearing a seatbelt so you can be "thrown clear" of the vehicle makes no sense.
Ford Loves MyKey System Because Most Teens Hate It
Monday, November 3rd, 2008A top speed of 80 mph still seems too high, but Ford's MyKey system could help teen safety by muting the sound system until their seatbelts are done up.
How Politics On Cell Phones Put Lives In Danger
Monday, November 3rd, 2008A long, detailed and depressing overview of how political interference kept the feds from taking action on banning cell phone use in cars, from Mother Jones.
One Mother’s Experience With A Teenage Girl Driving
Monday, October 27th, 2008Useful advice for parents, particularly with regard to creating a driving contract for your teens to sign.
Car Racing Made Petra Ecclestone Britain’s Paris Hilton
Sunday, October 26th, 2008What life is like if you're a tall, thin beauty of 19 years living in London when your father makes about $30,000 an hour as the boss of F1 racing and you're trying to start a (what else?) clothing empire.
Unbelted Cheerleaders And Unborn Baby Die In Crash
Sunday, October 26th, 2008Sure the crash had a lot to do with the foggy and wet conditions, but the Michigan teenagers and the baby probably died in the two-car crash because lots of people weren't wearing their seatbelts.
Teens And Parents Argue About In-Car Cameras
Friday, October 24th, 2008For a while now various firms have been offering parents the chance to keep an eye on what their teens are doing in the family car, which is supposed to reduce the risk of crashes and deaths. But there's also been considerable generational angst, and that has caused other problems.
Safety Tips For Drivers When They’re Near School Bus
Monday, October 20th, 2008The situation with children getting off a school bus is fraught with possibilities for disaster, so GMAC Insurance offers some advice for avoiding them.
Parents Reject Teen Driver’s Apology For Killing Daughter
Sunday, October 19th, 2008The full affects of reckless driving while under the influence of alcohol were on brutal display in a upstate New York courtroom recently, when a young man faced a family that didn't believe he had any remorse for killing their daughter. They also blamed his parents, who are also facing ...
Technology Choices Grow To Keep Kids Amused
Friday, October 17th, 2008It was only about a decade ago that GM introduced built-in VCRs (remember them?) to its minivans to meet what they thought would be a tiny market segment. Well since the Oldsmobile Silhouette Premiere's debut the market for in-car entertainment has exploded and it's sometimes hard to keep up with ...
AAA Suggestions For Keeping Teen Drivers Safe
Thursday, October 16th, 2008The AAA has collected most of the socially-acceptable suggestions for protecting your teenagers from being killed or injured in a car crash, but remember that the safest choice is still keeping them away from the wheel until they're 20. That means Mom's taxi stays in business, or you pay for ...
Woman Charged For Having Sex With Teen In Car
Thursday, October 16th, 2008This is the kind of story that makes you glad you lead a reserved and measured life, assuming you do, and should stand as a warning if you don't.
Five Products To Keep Stuff In Your Car Under Control
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008There are two safety risks associated with loose items in your car -- they can become a small but dangerous missile in the event of a crash or rollover, and the driver can become dangerously distracted while looking for something that's rolled away. So this organizational tutor has come up with five ...
System Will Screen Calls To Cell Phones In Moving Cars
Tuesday, October 14th, 2008The father of a son who was killed by a driver distracted by his cell phone has come up with some software that could automatically cut down on a person's ability to accept calls while he or she is driving.
Saudi Women Form Mothers Against Destructive Driving
Monday, October 13th, 2008The intent of this women in Saudi Arabia to protect their children (but particularly the young men, who are the only ones who can drive) is certainly noble. But it's sad to see that their efforts will involve many of the things that haven't done away with the problem of ...
Special Car Woven Into Fabric Of Family’s Life
Sunday, October 12th, 2008The decision to restore a 50-year-old Corvette after it was ruined in Hurricane Katrina helps a family cement its history and develop a tradition for future generations to follow.
Mother Held When Tot Falls Out Of Moving Car
Sunday, October 12th, 2008Please pay particular attention to the incredibly stupid comment made by the mother as she runs back to where her daughter is lying on the road in the middle of traffic. You need a license to drive, but no license is required when it comes to having children. Attention must ...
NH Program Puts Low-Income Workers Into New Cars
Saturday, October 11th, 2008A hairdresser in Concord gets help from a program that puts her into a new car that lets her visit her son at his special needs school and keeps it affordable.
Woman Actually Gives Birth In Back Of Police Car
Friday, October 10th, 2008A staple of TV and movies for years, giving birth in the back of a police car actually happened to a woman near Liverpool, England. As the policeman raised through traffic to the hospital, the mother worried that she was going to make a mess in the back of the ...
Teen Passengers Triple Risk For Teen Fatalities
Friday, October 10th, 2008A British study makes it plain that a group of teens in a car shortly after the driver gets his license greatly increases the chance that a deadly crash will result. So some people are proposing that drivers under the age of 20 shouldn't be allowed to have more than ...
Ford Creates Device To Limit Car Speeds For Teens
Monday, October 6th, 2008Ford's idea of putting an electric governor on many of its cars for the 2010 model year so parents can control how fast their teens go is a good one, but the decision to limit the top speed at 80 mph seems dubious. As well as being illegal on virtually ...
Vandals Cut Brakes On Cars Of Political Foes
Monday, October 6th, 2008An outbreak of vandalism against the supporters of a candidate from a particular party has taken the tone of political discourse to a dangerous level. A car with no brakes does not care about the affiliations of the parents of the children it might run over.
Mother, Child Killed When Train Crushes Car
Monday, October 6th, 2008This story is indeed sad, but it's important to think about what we can learn from it. Extraordinary caution with regard to train tracks would be the first thing, followed closely by get everyone out of the car before you do anything else would be the next thing.
Frugal Family Challenge Takes On Gas Costs
Monday, October 6th, 2008A couple of big media outlets and a high-profile automotive website have created a segment for TV's Good Morning America that shows ordinary families how to cut down on their transportation costs as they relate to gasoline and driving.
Driver, Mother Take Tot For Ride On Car Hood
Saturday, October 4th, 2008They were eventually charged and seem repentant, but it shows that parents need to keep thinking and concerned bystanders need to stay responsible.
Study Reveals 13 Booster Seats That Do Poor Job
Thursday, October 2nd, 2008A study by some insurance researchers has turned up a baker's dozen booster seats that may not be protecting your kids as much as they should. They're listed here, along with tips on what to watch for.
Mother Charged After Child Ejected In Car Crash
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008A 29-year-old California woman faces child-endangerment and felony DUI charges after her one-year-old son was thrown from the car when the unemployed child-care worker swerved to avoid a deer.
California Cops Shoot At 12-Year-Old Car Thief
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008What do you want to bet some lawyer doesn't claim the car owner's at fault for this mess because she or he let this happen by carelessly leaving the keys in the ignition? Learn a lesson from that.
Car Crash Victim Dies In Helicopter Ambulance Crash
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008A teenager who was well enough to call her mother after a car crash in Maryland was one of four people who died when the helicopter that was flying her to hospital crashed in bad weather. Needless to say, questions are being raised and fingers pointed.
