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Unemployment Up. U.S. Highway Fatalities Down.

There is a downward trend in the number of traffic fatalities nationwide, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. That’s the good news.

The bad news is that part of the reason for the decrease is the increase in unemployment. Fewer jobs means fewer commuters means fewer accidents during rush hour.

While final figures for 2009 have not yet been released, figures for the first nine months indicated the trend in fewer fatalities was continuing downward. But, even befo… Continue

Added by Automotive Avenues on March 5, 2010 at 5:05pm — No Comments

Surprising Ways to "Go Green," even before you buy your first hybrid.

If you don’t have a hybrid on your shopping list, there are still many cheap and easy ways to Green Your Car:

1. If you have a roof rack you never use, remove it. One consumer compared the gas mileage of his car at 54.7 mph (88 kph) with 1) no roof racks, 2) an empty roof rack, and 3) a mountain bike on the roof rack.

He found that compared to the baseline of no roof rack, the empty rack reduced his MPG by -12.… Continue

Added by Automotive Avenues on February 26, 2010 at 6:09pm — No Comments

Should cell phone usage or texting be a moving violation?

Feelings run high when it comes to the issue of cell phone use and texting while driving. Everyone has an opinion, but we may be light years away from any consensus!

Even the celebrities can’t agree. Oprah Winfrey asked her employees to sign a pledge against cell phone usage in cars. While, Maria Shriver was busted over her cell phone usage --caught not once, not twice, but THREE times talking on her cell phone while driving. Maria’s husband – Arnold Schwarzenegger, the governor of Cali… Continue

Added by Automotive Avenues on February 26, 2010 at 6:06pm — No Comments

The Family Driving Vacation is Alive and Well, with an Assist from High Tech

Who doesn’t have fond memories of family road trips - those landmarks of childhood fun and adventure? It’s a fine American tradition, and parents today are continuing it -- fueled, in part by the current economy.

(Yes, cost-effective family driving trips are experiencing a strong revival. It’s generally cheaper for a family of 4 to drive to a relatively close vacation destination, than buy 4 plane tickets to a more distant mecca. Plus, there are lots of sites to be seen along the way.)… Continue

Added by Automotive Avenues on February 26, 2010 at 6:04pm — No Comments

Buckle Up Your Pets for Your Mutual Driving Safety!

Millions of people travel in their cars with unrestrained dogs, cats and other pets every day. As long as the trip is uneventful, all is well. However, what if there’s an emergency or an accident?

According to Bark Buckle Up, a leading organization

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Added by Automotive Avenues on February 26, 2010 at 6:02pm — No Comments

AAA offers new test and advice for drivers over 65 years of age

According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), by 2020, there will be more than 40 million licensed drivers ages 65 and older. Today, seniors have the highest crash death rate per mile of all drivers, except teenagers. Senior crash fatality rates have climbed while overall fatality rates for all ages combined have remained stable since 1991.

Even though seniors are more likely to wear their seatbelts, less likely to drink and drive, and less likely to speed, they are more like… Continue

Added by Automotive Avenues on February 26, 2010 at 5:59pm — No Comments

4 Recession Survival Tips for Car Dealerships

4 Recession Survival Tips for Car Dealerships by: Ben Plymale -- Automotive Dealership Consultant Economy is on its way back from the recession, but consumers aren't buying what car dealers are selling. After the short-lived Cash for Clunkers spree, car dealerships need new strategies now more than ever to get customers onto the lots. Here are four tips for car dealerships to survive the economic recession: 1. Revamp your marketing. It might seem counterintuitive to spend money during a reces… Continue

Added by Ben W. Plymale on October 9, 2009 at 7:20am — 1 Comment

DealerRater Certifies Automotive Avenues - We Need Your Reviews

Is it too much to ask that you write a quick paragraph or two on DealerRater.com summarizing how you feel about the experience you had at Automotive Avenues? Third party testimonials go a long way nowad… Continue

Added by Automotive Avenues on July 29, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments