News and tips related to being an automobile driver and owner
Harvest season wrapped up not too long ago in my hometown. I live near Dallas now, so I am far-removed from the rural plains of Iowa where I grew up. But I have friends back home that are on my…
My wife is an adventurer, for which I am very thankful. The way this usually manifests is that, without my knowing it, we suddenly have dinner plans, a party to go to, or a vacation or road trip in store,…
The following post originally appeared on our RoadLoans blog, The Open Road. For some parents, just leaving the kids with a babysitter or nanny can be a nerve-racking experience. But it can be several times more distressing when the babysitter is also…
When it comes to road trips, for me it’s about “firsts.” There are so many amazing sights to see while traveling, I like to make a mental note of the things I discover for the first time. Silly, but it…
When “green” vehicles hit the road, everyone seems to notice. More and more – total vehicle numbers and models – are doing just that. About one in 250 vehicles now on the road are so-called green vehicles – green cars,…
Anyone who fills up the family vehicle’s gas tank regularly – and, let’s face it, that’s most of us – knows the meaning of the well-worn phrase “pain at the pump.” But that pain can hurt most on a summer…