Tips for Winter Tire Management
Tires lose pressure in cold weather and require checking. However, tires should not be checked in extreme cold and snow due to risk of frozen valves leaking.
Black Books Says Recent 2008 Launches Impacting Resale Values
Numerous 2008 models have been launched in the past three months. Black Books says the new vehicles are pushing down resale prices of 2- and 3-year-old models.
Military Technology Helping Guard Auto Assets
Ground radar developed by the Israeli military is being used to watch dealerships, auctions and salvage yards. Security cameras are also used when the system detects intruders.
SUVs: Bigger Isn’t Always Better When It Comes to Safety
Consumers often believe that SUVs are safer than cars in crashes because of their additional weight and the fact that passengers sit higher in the vehicles. But recent IIHS side impact tests reveal that it ain't necessarily so. GM's TrailBlazer and Chrysler's Jeep Grand Cherokee were found to offer significantly less crash protection due to their weak side structures and lack of torso-protecting airbags.
Expert Advice on Selecting a Safe Family Vehicle
Experts agree that electronic stability control, high crash-test ratings, side-curtain airbags and reliability are primary considerations in the selection of a safe family vehicle. And as the number of consumers for whom safety is paramount in the selection of a vehicle continues to rise, manufacturers are responding with more safe choices.
