With peak summer getaway season about to begin, it's time to get your car ready, with summer car care tips that can help prevent breakdowns or accidents. The AAA expects to rescue 7 million American drivers this summer, mostly for dead batteries and flat tires, and being locked out of vehicles. Simply, summer heat takes a toll on vehicles, and an AAA survey shows that 4 out of ten drivers are … [Read more...]
Where to Go Next: Best Beaches in USA
Planning a beach vacation this summer or fall? Head for one of these top beaches in the USA, rated as the best by TripAdvisor reviewers for the quality of sand and surf, lack of crowds and affordability. Not surprisingly, the list is dominated by Florida and Hawaii. And all these beaches are public, not limited to those staying in a particular hotel or resort. Sunsets, of course, are … [Read more...]
How to save money on a rental car
If you think it takes time and effort to save money on the lowest airfare, you haven't been looking for the best deal on a rental car. Here's how to save money, and aggravation, on your next getaway wheels: There's no way to avoid comparison shopping for the rental deal. Start by visiting a travel consolidator site such as Expedia to search for the city, dates and vehicle size you need. Jot … [Read more...]
Tips for Stress-Free Family Road Trips
Some of my fondest childhood memories are the family road trips we took each summer. Yours, too. probably. While the cars and the roads have changed, the basics have not. With low gas prices, aid air travel expensive and frustrating, 2017 will see the return of the road trip. Here are timeless tips for making family road trips fun, affordable and memorable: SEE ALSO How to avoid road … [Read more...]
Scam Alert: Kars4Kids Car Donation Charity
Scam alert: You've heard the catchy jingle on radio and TV hundreds of times. But Kars4Kids may not be what it seems. The car donation charity is being accused of misleading donors, along with misuse of funds. Charity watchdog and rating groups like Charity Navigator and Charity Watch give Kars4Kids low-to-failing ratings, in part because of the costly non-stop 1-877-Kars4Kids commercials with … [Read more...]
Avoid Buying Turtleshell Souvenirs
The hawksbill sea turtle is critically endangered, but even though there's an international law against it, that isn't stopping the sale of turtleshell products, or stopping tourists from buying them. A survey of nine Caribbean and Latin American countries has identified more than 10,000 hawksbill turtleshell items for sale. That's despite international efforts to halt the trade of products … [Read more...]
Best Used Cars for Value and Quality
So you want a new car, SUV or truck, but can't afford one. So buy a used one. But which are the best for value, quality and reliability, including off-road? That's a question car shopping and research site CarGurus.com answers with its first Best Used Car Awards. As with new car awards, the top-rated used cars are based on projections of long-term value, including maintenance and repair costs, … [Read more...]
Free NASA Mars Exploration Posters, Games
Is there a future astronaut in your life? Or have you overdosed on the Hollywood version of space and want a reality check? Then download FREE posters, calendars, games and more from the NASA Mars Space Exploration Program. It's all pretty cool stuff, and all FREE. NASA Mars Discoveries The first NASA Mars missions were flybys, designed to take as many photos as possible. Then, between … [Read more...]
BMW Adds EV Chargers in National Parks
BMW is charging up US national parks, landmarks and historic sites with up to 100 electric vehicle stations. Appropriately, the first is at Thomas Edison National Historic Park, the laboratory and home of of the man most associated with electricity. BMW has partnered with the National Park Foundation, National Park Service and Department of Energy to make electric vehicles a feasible option for … [Read more...]
Best 2017 cars under $30,000: Hyundai Ioniq
It’s not often a car maker launches three eco-friendly new models at the same time. Hyundai has done just with the all-new Ioniq sedan, available as an electric, full hybrid, or plug-in hybrid. All three get the best fuel economy in their class, and all three are priced between $22,200 and $29,500, making them a best car buy for 2017. It's also the first time I know of that that a company … [Read more...]
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