For parents, every stepping stone our kids take is an important one. We document their first steps, words, and even their first day of school. However, some stepping stones cause more stress than others. Take, for instance, the first time they drive away from the house on their own. Sure, you’ve driven with them, and […]
Category: Safety
What’s Inside? Take a Peek at the Chevy Colorado and Ford Ranger
Everyone sees the outside of your vehicle. They’ll notice how well you’ve taken care of it, whether it’s in need of a wash, and chuckle over your bumper sticker choices. Your tires and wheels of choice will be on display, as well as the paint job, the fancy rims, and the vanity license plate. Even […]
Safety Is in the Driver’s Seat on the 2023 Chevy Equinox
The 2023 Chevy Equinox is a perennial bestseller, holding its own in the highly competitive crossover SUV class year after year, thanks to a clever fusion of performance, technology, and value. One of the most affordable vehicles in its class, the Equinox is notable for the fact that it doesn’t feel like an entry-level crossover, […]
Why Is the Kia Telluride So Popular?
The Kia Telluride is one of the safest, roomiest, and best-performing midsize three-row SUVs on the market today. Automakers started rolling out three-row SUVs at the turn of the millennium, with Kia retooling its first-generation Sportage and releasing the Sorento in 2002. (They wouldn’t debut the Kia Telluride for sale for another 18 years.) Minivans […]
Frequently Asked Questions about Snow Tires
Full disclosure: I’m a nerd. This is relevant because I like to learn about things like snow and winter tires or the differences between All-Wheel Drive and Four-Wheel Drive (there are some, but that’s not what we’re here for). Snow tires are essential for many drivers, but not everyone, and depending on where you grow […]
How Do Brakes Work and When Do They Need Service?
When you’re behind the wheel, safety should never be an afterthought. With cars, trucks, and SUVs playing such a central role in everyday life, it’s all too easy to take for granted the fact that you’re hurtling down the road in a two-ton vehicle, often at speeds of more than 60 mph. Automakers have rolled […]
Reminder: Don’t Leave Kids in Parked Cars!
The beginning of summer brings all sorts of things: warm evenings and fireflies twinkling in the sky, perfect picnic and barbecue weather, family vacations, and lazy hours spent by the pool (or at the beach, if you’re lucky). Sadly, summer also brings far-too-many news stories about children left in cars—who succumb to the heat and […]