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Ford Ends the Parallel Parking Nightmare

Dec 30 2008

I avoid parallel parking with every ounce of my being. So I was really impressed to learn that Ford is introducing an Active Park Assist feature on the 2010 Lincoln MKS.


Rocketron Delivers News via Cell Phone

Dec 17 2008

I love to listen to the news in my car, but sometimes I have to turn the radio down when a story is a little inappropriate for my kiddos. I don’t have to miss out on the news anymore with Rocketron, a timely newscast you can access with your cell phone.


Rearview Camera is Affordable but Hard to Install

Dec 03 2008

What if the car you desperately desire — or the car you already own — doesn’t come equipped with a backup camera? Audiovox has you covered with a wireless rearview camera that can be installed on any car.


LeapFrog Promotes Peace and Quiet in the Car

Nov 10 2008

We mommies are always searching for new ways to keep the young ones busy — and quiet — during long road trips. Enter LeapFrog’s portable games; these educational and fun games and books might lead the pack in reducing travel traumas.


Built-In Dog Ramps for Cars Gets Tails Wagging

Sep 05 2008

doggieI have a really old dog. Getting into the car can be tough for the old guy, but he’s too big for me to pick up. So, imagine my joy when a car designer asked my opinion on built-in dog ramps for SUVs and crossovers.


Hurray for Golf Carts! Boo for Golf Carts!

Aug 01 2008

Tricked out golf cart

For some people, the solution to high gas prices is on (and off) the golf course. Many golf cart owners are becoming renegades; they’re using golf carts to run errands around town. Yay for your cleverness, people!


Roadside Assistance a Worthwhile Addition

May 05 2008

Roadside Assistance

Insurance is one of those things you don’t think about until you either need to use it or need to pay your premium. I’ve mentioned before that the cost of insuring a teen is quite shocking, so it might come as a surprise to you to hear that I really love my insurance company.


Holy Yoda! Holograms in My Car

Apr 22 2008

Yoda

I am a total geek. I really love learning about all stuff nerdy and am usually an early adopter of new technological toys, and I’m really interested in the holographic dashboard being developed by Daihatsu and Provision Interactive Technologies, which was displayed in a Daihatsu concept car last month at the Tokyo auto show.


Do We Need In-Car WiFi?

Apr 15 2008

KITT & Hoff

As if the plethora of media devices inside the car were not distracting enough, the Washington Post is reporting that Chrysler will be equipping their cars with a WiFi radio that will allow “passengers” to surf the internet while driving.


A New Car Star is Born

Mar 28 2008

Check Engine

Mother Proof is a big fan of OnStar, as we’ve written about it before and sung its praises. The only problem with it is that it’s solely for GM vehicles. Well, soon there will be CarShield, good for any car manufactured after 1995.


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