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Emily Hansen

iPhone Application Puts Car-Repair Info In Hand

Mar 12 2009

I know most repair shops are honest, but I’ve learned that it’s best to be prepared. With the RepairPal iPhone application, I’m ready for my next trip to the repair shop.


Dreaming of a Saab, Volvo Merger

Feb 26 2009

Saab’s recent bankruptcy filing coupled with Ford’s intentions to sell Volvo has me dreaming in Swedish. I’ve been a longtime fan of both brands, and my dreams have taken me down the path of a Swedish product merger.


‘Freakonomics’ Author Questions Effectiveness of Child-Safety Seats

Feb 18 2009

A lecture by world-renowned economist and “Freakonomics” author Steven Levitt has me questioning the use of child-safety seats for kids 2 and older. Levitt uses 30-plus years of U.S. government data to argue that child-safety seats are no more effective at preventing accident-related deaths than seat belts.


Sirius XM Considers Filing for Bankruptcy

Feb 11 2009

I spend an inordinate amount of time in my car, and one of the things that gets me through that is my satellite radio. This morning’s news of a possible Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by satellite radio monolith Sirius XM stopped me in my tracks.


2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Feb 11 2009

I’ve always thought of the Volkswagen Jetta as a small starter car best suited for a single person. After test-driving the 2009 Jetta TDI, I can happily admit that I was wrong. This car is great for hauling around the family.


Fiat’s EcoDrive Helps Improve Your Driving

Feb 09 2009

Fiat cars could hit the U.S. again if a proposed partnership with Chrysler works out. I hope it does because I want to try Fiat’s EcoDrive.


Hertz Enters the Car-Sharing Business

Jan 28 2009

Car-rental agency Hertz has entered the car-sharing business with its Connect by Hertz. Hertz’s name recognition and ample rental network could position it for rapid expansion.


Choosing the Right Car for Teen Drivers

Jan 19 2009

My husband and I are thinking about buying a car for our teen driver to help manage the logistical nightmare that occurs when you have three drivers, two cars and no public transportation.


Jitterbug.tv Helps You Find Good Children’s Music

Jan 14 2009

There’s hope for parents who are stuck listening to children’s music. Jitterbug.tv is a website that can help you find music that both you and your kids will like.


2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Jan 09 2009

My favorite new exterior feature in the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid is the capless fuel tank. It’s not a sexy choice, I know, but knowing that I can’t pull away from the pump with my gas cap on top of my car is somehow comforting to me.


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