Ford Paternity Workshops Help Dads Deal
Research shows that approximately 25 percent of men struggle with postnatal depression in the first three to six months after a child is born. Further, 10 percent of all fathers-to-be will face depression at some point during their partner’s pregnancy. To help dads and expectant dads cope with the all-too-real possibility of depression, Ford paternity […]
How to Tell if Your Car Seat is a Knock-Off
Car seats are very important for children’s safety, but they also can cost quite a bit of money. That’s why some parents find themselves purchasing cheaper versions. However, too many of these parents end up accidentally purchasing counterfeit car seats, which are unsafe for children. Here are some items to check on your car seat […]
6 Anticipated Audiobooks of May 2019
When the weather heats up heading toward summer, so does the book publishing industry. There are many new books coming out in the coming months and, if you’re a committed bookworm like me, the impending literary tsunami looks pretty intimidating. While you can’t turn the pages of an actual tome when you’re behind the wheel, […]
2018 Honda Civic Type R Finally Goes on Sale in America
The 2018 Honda Civic Type R may be the most anticipated new car in the Honda lineup—and it just went on sale at the start of this month. After the 2017 model was launched in June on a limited production basis, the 2018 model marks the first Civic Type R ever sold in America following […]
Car’s Interior Temperature Still Puts Kids at Risk in Spite of Cooler Weather Outside
Summer is a distant memory but the threat of heat still exists even with outside temperatures cooling down. “CR testing showed that even when it was 61 degrees Fahrenheit outside, the temperature inside a closed car reached more than 105 degrees Fahrenheit in just one hour, an extremely dangerous and potentially fatal level for a […]
New Child Seat Guidelines Aim to Keep Kids Safer on the Road
Even as automotive safety technology advances, riding in a car is still a risky business. You might be (or think you are) the world’s most perfect driver, but you can’t guarantee that the guy down the street isn’t texting his wife while trying to turn right on red, potentially T-boning you in the middle of your […]
British Public Health Experts Recommend Closing Roads to Let Kids Play on Them
When I was a child, I can remember my mom telling me that by no means was I to play out in the street. Although I can’t remember exactly what she said, the gist was this: the road was a place where cars lived, and running around and playing in it, rather than carefully and […]
2017 June Sales: Optima and Forte Indicate a Counter-Trend Despite Industry-Wide Market Slump
Kia’s June 2017 sales report revealed that the manufacturer has sold a monthly total of 56,143 units. Year-to-date, Kia has sold 295,736 units. How does this compare with last year’s totals? June 2016 witnessed 62,572 units sold. 2017’s year-to-date total was 328,327 units. With such core selling points like affordability, fuel efficiency, and safety, shouldn’t […]
The EV List: Every Mainstream Electric Car Available in America Right Now – Updated Once More
A while back, I read a little bit about the Chevy Volt, and thought to myself, “Wow! This electric car stuff is really awesome! I should really buy a Volt!” However, then I thought, “I wonder what other electric cars there are.” This is the result: A list of all the mainstream electric vehicles–that is, […]
Review of Tummy Shield: Pregnancy Car Seat Belt Positioner
While I’ve not carried a child in my womb, many of my close friends and coworkers have; the majority of them have confessed that they gave little thought to how driving a car changes when pregnant. That unintentional disregard is apparently common across the entire nation. Because standard vehicle seatbelts are not designed for […]
September Plug-in Sales Update: Tesla Pushes Deliveries, Volt Abides in Bolt’s Shadow
September has been a fantastic month for plug-in car sales in the US, reaching record levels of year-over-year gains, year-to-date sales, and market penetration. So, let’s have a look at what made the month such a success. At the top of the list in sales was, as usual, Tesla’s Model S. However, there was one […]
Mazda Officially Announces Price of the 2017 MX-5 Miata RF
Prospective buyers are now one step closer to having a MX-5 RF in their garage, as Mazda has officially announced pricing for the 2017 MX-5 Miata RF during the Miatas at Mazda Raceway event. So, the official price tag for the MX-5 RF is $31,555. The MX-5 RF will mostly come with features already on […]
Toyota in 2015: A True Friend to the Environment
The end of the year is nigh, which means it’s time to start looking back at 2015 and summarizing the good, the bad, and the evil. In the case of Toyota, there was no evil, but there was plenty of good. In this look back on the past 12 months, we summarize some of the […]
How Long Should I Keep My Child Rear-Facing?
Recommendations on the types of car seats to use for your children have changed over time. Recently, in April 2011, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a new policy statement advising parents to keep their children in rear-facing car seats until the age of 2, or until they exceed the height or weight limit […]
Toyota Arizona Helps Hawks Have a Handsome Home
Toyota is known for welcoming wildlife to its facilities across the US. First, Toyota established 10 honeybee hives at its Georgetown, Kentucky plant to help the endangered creatures thrive. Then, the automaker let local beavers take over its retention ponds at its facility in Blue Springs, Mississippi, creating a haven for other wildlife to thrive. […]
Toyota’s Buckle Up for Life Dispels Car Seat Myths
If you’re a proud parent, you know that nothing is more important than ensuring the safety of your child while you’re on the road. Yet every year, hundreds of parents install their children’s car seats incorrectly without realizing, ultimately jeopardizing their safety in the event of a collision. In order to help educate parents and […]
57 Best Car-Related Moments from The Office
It’s been over two years (831 days to be exact) since The Office aired its final episode here in the US, and each day since then, I have been filled with an intense emptiness that nothing can fill—but kudos to you for trying, Parks and Rec. The Office is a sick obsession for me; I can quote […]
Carrie Underwood Smashes Car Window To Save Child
On July 11th, one of the situations that every parent fears happened to country singer Carrie Underwood. Related: Celebrate Child Safety Protection Month with These Child Safety Tips She found herself on the outside of her vehicle while her 4-month-old son Isaiah was locked inside. The singer blames her dogs for accidentally locking the door, but […]