Ford Fusion: July Best-Seller

Say hello to one of the top-selling vehicles in America!  July was a great month for the Ford Fusion, and it doesn’t come as a huge surprise.  After all, there are plenty of reasons to fall in love with the Fusion…and this is more than just a summer fling.

-Three new options: rear inflatable seat belts, heated steering wheel and cooled seats.

-Peace of mind: anti-lock brakes with panic brake assist, AdvanceTrac electronic stability and traction control, LED taillights, security system, eight-airbags, and a tire pressure monitoring system.

Well…just look at it:

The SUV that keeps you smiling: 2014 Nissan Rogue

When it comes to things going right with your vehicle, which of the following categories are important to you?

• engine/transmission
• ride
• handling and braking
• comfort/convenience
• seats
• cockpit/instrument panel
• heating
• ventilation and cooling
• sound system
• styling/exterior

 
If you said “all of them,” we can’t blame you.  They are all important factors when it comes to finding a vehicle that makes you happy– and  J.D. Power & Associates agrees.  That’s why the annual APEAL Study is conducted using the above factors as guidelines.  You deserve the best of the best– and the results are in.  Ranked best overall performance and design in its class for this year’s APEAL Study: Nissan Rogue.

Segment:  Compact SUV

Competitors Left In The Rear View: GMC Terrain, Chevrolet Equinox, Toyota FJ Cruiser

Never Dig Coins Out of Your Cup Holders Again!

Do you hate trying to dig coins and debris out of your vehicle's cup holders? We have the answer for you! Use silicone cupcake liners as inserts. Simply remove them and clean as needed. How's that for a car hack?

Make Long Trips More Bearable

Make road trips bearable with the Critter Cruise app! This app lets your grade-schooler manage his own virtual road trip across the USA while you navigate the interstate. Along the way, he can pick up hitchhiking virtual animals, take quizzes to earn gas money, and maybe learn a little math, history, and geography. It might even stop him or here from asking, “Are we there yet?”

5 Tips to Keep Your Pooch Happy While on the Road

1. You should bring your own water from home.  Dogs have sensitive stomachs and water from unfamiliar places can easily cause an upset tummy for your pup.
2. Plan ahead for any medication your pooch might need while you’re traveling.  If you are able to pack extras, do so.
3. It’s always smart to bring a blanket that smells like home– people aren’t the only ones who get homesick!
4. Get your dog used to being on the road by taking him on a few short drives in the days approaching the big trip.
5. Make sure he’s micro-chipped.  Hit the road with the peace of mind that if the worst does happen, you won’t be caught unprepared. 

You already know this, but we must remind you: NEVER leave your dog in your car unattended.  This is especially important during the sizzling months of summer.

How to Get a Successful Driver’s License Photo:

Once you are old enough to get your driver’s license photo taken, the preparation is essential. Take a look at these tips to take the best photo ever!


Do not wear white, it tends to make people look sickly under the lighting at the DMV.

Avoid wearing t- shirts with slogans, plain shirts with soft colors such as blue, green, and pink tend to be the best.

If you are getting your photo taken during allergy season or if you have a cold, use eye drops and make sure your eyes wide open.

Keep your hair neat and normal, today is not the day to try out a fancy hair do or new hair color.

Ladies, know how to wear your makeup. Too much eye shadow tends to make your eyes disappear and too little makes you look like a zombie. Practice makes perfect!

Like we said before, practice makes perfect! It may seem silly to practice smiling in the mirror but it can only benefit you in the end.

Be on time for your appointment and stay patient. DMV’s are notoriously slow, but the wait will be worth a great picture!

Here’s why all trucks wish they could be the 2015 Ford F-150.

Now that auto show season has come to a close, we can only sit in anticipation for the 2015 lineup to hit the showroom floors.  Among all the exciting new models and redesigns, Ford’s new F-150 seems to be on the tip of everyone’s tongue.  There’s a reason for that!  Well, there are a few reasons.

The all-new F-150 has a few tricks up its sleeve– features that come standard on this truck are nowhere to be seen in its competitors.  So what exactly does Ford’s 2015 F-150 have that others don’t?


-KEYLESS IGNITION
-DRIVER’S GRAB HANDLE
-LED BED LIGHTING
-DYNAMIC TRAILER HITCH ASSIST
-360-DEGREE CAMERA SYSTEM


If you had to pick one of these features to become standard on all trucks, which would it be?