Think back to your first car – what did it have? My first car had a radio and a cassette player and that is where the luxury items ended. The seats were manual, the windows had an arm crank and it had the old heating system that would either blow hot, cool or just warm air. Newer cars have a few more options built in, but what used to be a luxury item, is now standard and almost required for…
Kids are some of our most precious cargo when we’re driving. And as they grow, despite what they think (and often say), they’re not as grown up as they think. Once your kids outgrow their car seat the question becomes – do they really need that booster seat? How do you know when they are ready to move out of booster seat completely? And how do you protect them while you’re focusing on the road? The reality is that booster…
The Family Sedan Gets an Update Put away any preconceived notions of the boring sedan – the 2019 Hyundai Elantra is about to change that. The Elantra has been on the market since early 90’s and a mainstay of the market. Comfortably seating up to five, it has held up over the years and been a family favorite. So why change it? Hyundai wants to make sure they stay ahead of demand and has updated the Elantra into a sleek,…
Beauty and style are just a couple of the first words that come to mind when you see the 2019 Santa Fe. It has a wide stance, a strong appearance but the soft curves offset the rugged and tough exterior. Loaded with technology and great safety features there is so much going on inside this small SUV, you may just consider it your next vehicle for your family. Innovative Safety Features to Protect What Matter Most As a standard all…
In every major industry there have been women in the background, often forgotten by history and not taught in school. And these women push through the doors where they’re told are closed and pave the road for later generations to make their space in their industry. And in a little airport off the lake in Cleveland, there is a museum highlighting the women who did just that in both Aviation and Space field. We’ve all heard of Amelia Earhart, but…
Growing up in Michigan, the Big Three are part of your life. Chances are you know someone who works at one of the Big Three automakers if you don’t yourself. Having grown up in GM country and moving to metro-Detroit it was interesting to find a shift in position on the different auto makers throughout the state. But no matter which auto maker is your favorite, the downtown skyline of Detroit would not be complete without the GM Ren Cen.…
Last weekend the engines roared and the international attention was on the city of Detroit. The Grand Prix was in town, bringing racers and race enthusiast from around the world to our city and to Belle Isle. From Indy racing, jumping trucks and more. The Grand Prix offered family friendly options throughout where you can not only look at your future car, but learn more about the brands that we are all familiar with and make driving so much easier.…
When you think of your tires, do you really know how they are made? Or do you even consider all the work that goes into making them? Behind every tire is years of research, special formulations and testing of the tires before they even come to the market. I was invited to visit Michelin last month and learn more about their tires, tour their factory and even drive on their test tracks to see just how their products line up…