WAPA wraps up 2011 with Volkswagen, Tim Mahoney

Image via WikipediaOn Friday, December 9, the Washington Automotive Press Association held a luncheon at Volkswagen North America’s headquarters in Herndon, Va.
Melanie
Wed, 04/27/2016 - 13:30

Fuel efficiency is patriotic, or so Washington believes

Image by Paul-W via Flickr Like fireworks exploding in the night sky, the news spread on Independence Day that the federal government may soon require auto manufacturers to meet 56.2 miles per gallon fleet-wide by 2025.
Melanie
Wed, 04/27/2016 - 13:28

Using Cellcontrol to curb distracted driving

I will be perfectly honest with you; I am guilty of distracted driving. I like being accessible at all times, and I’ve texted while driving. For this reason I did not like using Cellcontrol. I hated it in fact, but I hated it for all the right reasons.
Melanie
Wed, 04/27/2016 - 13:13

Gas prices, parts shortages to cause consumer woes

It seems that every year, just as the weather becomes warmer and “road trip season” nears, the news media begin predicting how much consumers can expect to pay for a gallon of gas come Memorial Day weekend.
Melanie
Wed, 04/27/2016 - 08:46

AskPatty.com's blog editor talks Chevy's coolest job

Kaeli Gardner from AskPatty.com – the trustworthy site for women-friendly automotive advice – took some time to share with Best Cars Guide what is currently on her radar screen.
Melanie
Wed, 04/27/2016 - 08:34

Ford, Zipcar to arrive at a college campus near you

As university students embark on a year of “broadening their horizons,” they won’t have to worry about borrowing Mom or Dad’s old junker to get to class or grab groceries. Ford and Zipcar have teamed up to help U.S.
Melanie
Wed, 04/27/2016 - 08:17

Allstate "Windscreen" commercial

“Delete Text Driving” is the final copy in the ad below called “Windscreen” (produced by Leo Burnett Chicago a few years ago). This commercial is so powerful that I think about it whenever I see Melanie’s #DFF posts. I’m sharing it with you so it can make an impact on you as well.
Melanie
Wed, 04/27/2016 - 07:54

Sneak peek: Super Bowl XLVI car commercials

On February 5, millions of Americans will tune in to watch Super Bowl XLVI. But this Sunday isn’t all about football – it’s about commercials. Each year ad agencies up the ante with bigger, badder Super Bowl ads.
Melanie
Wed, 04/27/2016 - 07:48

A plea to auto journalists to stop driving distracted

I’m now in my fourth year campaigning against distracted driving. In that time, this blog has grown tremendously in its exposure in both the automotive and safety communities.
Melanie
Wed, 04/27/2016 - 07:43

Super Bowl Automotive Ads: She Said, He Said Analysis with Chris Baccus

In recent months, I have been working diligently to expand my social media network.
Melanie
Wed, 04/27/2016 - 07:35