It's been just about two years since I was given my first sneak peek at Ford's sporty Verve concept: I fell in love with that car the moment I saw it on stage and have spent the last two years predicting [...]
Los Angeles-based fans of the Chevrolet Volt will be pleased to learn the highly anticipated extended-range electric vehicle is in Tinseltown for a few spins around the City of Angels and a whirlwind tour of activities leading up to the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. [...]
It's the day after Thanksgiving: the feast has been devoured, the dishes have been washed, and all you've got left are leftovers, right? Wrong! Even though today is Black Friday, and practically everybody is out [...]
Have you made your plans yet to go power shopping on Black Friday? The day after Thanksgiving has been given this nickname because it marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season and has traditionally been the day on which stores begin to [...]
With gas prices continually in flux, interest in domestically produced bio-fuels like ethanol (E85) is on the rise. These flex fuels have been gaining popularity not only for their lower cost, but also their lessened impact on the environment. Flex Fuel vehicles that can run [...]
It seems that everyone we talk to is on a tighter budget these days, and most of them tell us watching their pennies has become more than just a hobby. It doesn't matter whether it's groceries, clothing, or gas, we're all looking for the best [...]
Don't forget to set the clocks back in your car on November 1! Daylight savings ends when we "Fall back" on the first Sunday in November and begins again when we "Spring forward" on the second Sunday of March. Benjamin [...]
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month and to celebrate its 15 years of support of Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R), the world headquarters of Ford's Blue Oval in Dearborn will shine pink on Monday and Tuesday night, with the "[...]
Ford Warriors in Pink, now in its 15th year of support for breast cancer health, recently joined forces with Martha Stewart to focus on breast cancer treatments and awareness with a special Warriors in Pink episode of her television show.
For many years, Ford has [...]
We love to have the chance to share about great opportunities for women in the automotive industry, and were so delighted when we heard this excellent story about Ashley Waller. This young woman put a business degree [...]
Take one glimpse at teen driving statistics and it's clear: the real culprit facing today's teens behind the wheel is distracted driving. Regardless of whether it's a cell phone, iPod, or BlackBerry, in the last 10 years teens have become more connected - yet also [...]
Bendix Brakes is giving away eight $2,500 automotive education scholarships as part of their new "The Passion That Drives You" contest.
Here at AskPatty.com, we're always trying to encourage more women to turn their automotive interests into a career,' [...]
There's so much happening in the automotive world, whether it's exciting reports about automotive safety, green car news, or information about our Certified Female Friendly dealers and retailers, we've got something here for everyone. Have you got female friendly news or interesting automotive tidbits to share? Email Ask Patty at [...]
A total of $119,000 in scholarships is being distributed to 74 students through the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF), a program administered by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) to foster leadership opportunities in the specialty equipment marketplace and to support educational goals for students. [...]
There's so much happening in the automotive world, whether it's exciting reports about automotive safety, fun car news, or information about our Certified Female Friendly dealers and retailers, we've got something here for everyone. Have you got female friendly news or interesting automotive tidbits to share? Email Ask Patty at [...]
I said goodbye to my dear old Honda Accord recently, after visiting it at the impound lot for the last time and removing the last bits of my belongings from within its interior. This junkyard, with thousands of other scrapped cars just like it, has [...]
There's so much happening in the automotive world, whether it's exciting reports about automotive safety, fun car news, or information about our Certified Female Friendly dealers and retailers, we've got something here for everyone. Have you got female friendly news or interesting automotive tidbits to share? Email Ask Patty [...]
According to the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), 80 percent of all crashes and 65 percent of all near-crashes involved a distracted driver who looked away from the forward roadway, such as retrieving a cell phone from the gap between the driver [...]
The Ford Taurus is all-new for 2010, promising an expressive design, impeccable driving dynamics, class-leading technologies, and unsurpassed value.
If you're interested in taking a test drive of the new Taurus without the pressure of a salesman looking over your [...]
There's so much happening in the automotive world, whether it's exciting reports about automotive safety, fun car news, or information about our Certified Female Friendly dealers and retailers, we've got something here for everyone. Have you got female friendly news or interesting automotive tidbits to share? Email Ask Patty at [...]
Emerging from bankruptcy just 40 days after filing, the new General Motors Company began operations on Friday touting a new corporate structure, a stronger balance sheet, and a renewed commitment to make the customer the center of everything the [...]
There's so much happening in the automotive world, whether it's exciting reports about amazing women in the industry, fun car news, or news about our Certified Female Friendly dealers and retailers, we've got something here for everyone. Have you got female friendly news or interesting automotive tidbits to share? Email [...]
With the warm Arizona wind pelting his forehead and his entire body vibrating from the mighty roar of the engine, Roger Keeney took a brand-new 2010 Ford Mustang convertible on an amazing ride, doing donuts on the pavement and amassing speeds of up to 90 mph.
This [...]
Pop star Michael Jackson was pronounced dead by UCLA doctors this afternoon. Our condolences go out to his family and friends.
As reported by X17online.com, paramedics responded to a call at Jackson's Beverly Hills home during the lunch hour.
Apparently, paramedics arrived to find the [...]
I know many collectors would not want to risk driving their prized Corvette in rush-hour traffic, but Friday, June 26th is the 9th Annual Drive Your Corvette To Work Day, sponsored by Mid America Motorworks. On this special [...]
There's so much happening in the automotive world, whether it's exciting reports about amazing women in the industry, fun car news, or news about our Certified Female Friendly dealers and retailers, we've got something here for everyone. Have you got female friendly news or interesting automotive tidbits to share? Email [...]
Father's Day is just around the corner, so we've been collecting an assortment of gadgets and gizmos meant specifically for that Car Guy you love so much: Husband, Dad, Brother, Uncle, Son, or special friend, we know you'll find something here that's perfect for him.
Just in time for Father's [...]
This Memorial Day Weekend, the American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates that 32.4 million motorists will be taking a trip of 50 miles or more away from home. This is an increase of 1.5 percent from last year. With so [...]
Disney is pulling out all the whistle stops and taking its show on the road with a spectacular immersive and interactive 40-city train tour including a 3D sneak peek of film footage from the upcoming movie "Disney's A Christmas Carol."
Looking for something fun to [...]
MINI has come up with a fresh interpretation of George Harrison's extravagantly decorated original MINI Cooper to coincide with the brand's 50th birthday celebration.
The one-off model will be handed over to Olivia Harrison at the MINI United event where she will accept the MINI [...]
Big News Today: In conjunction with conversations General Motors started with its U.S. dealers today, GM issued the following statement:
As noted in our recent S-4 filing and updated Viability Plan, General Motors plans to reduce its dealer network from 5,969 stores today [...]I am a high-tech Mom and here's the proof: I purchased my first CD burner in 1997 and used it to create holiday music mixes I gave to friends at Christmas. I was one of the first people I knew to sign up for broadband [...]
One very lucky fan of the All-American Rejects will drive off in a customized Civic Si coupe, tricked-out by the bandmembers themselves. Stop by Honda's ePrize promotional site and follow the required links and instructions to complete the registration. It's [...]
Bridgestone Americas, which focuses on environmental initiatives through its One Team, One Planet global program, is proud to announce that the new "green" IDEA concept vehicle introduced recently by Bright Automotive will ride on Bridgestone brand tires. Bright Automotive is [...]
We received an email from colleague Brian Gluckman of Autotrader.com in which he says: "It's Earth Day--Who Cares? Green, green, green--it's everywhere today, and the auto industry is no exception. Hybrids! Clean-diesel! Electrics! So when it comes to actual miles-per-gallon figures, what do consumers want?" [...]
Do you know how the date for the celebration of Easter is identified each year? Easter is observed on the first Sunday following the first full moon after the Spring Equinox! That's a useful bit of trivia sure to impress your friends.
More trivia: One [...]
Do you know how the date for the celebration of Easter is identified each year? Easter is observed on the first Sunday following the first full moon after the Spring Equinox! That's a useful bit of trivia sure to impress your friends.
More trivia: One of' [...]
April Fools' Day is celebrated in many places around the world on April 1 with the commission of silly hoaxes and other practical jokes of varying sophistication on friends, family members, enemies, and neighbors. The great aim of the day is to enjoy a little friendly fun and embarrass the' [...]
MINI USA looks set to take a world lead in fuel efficiency with the announcement today (April 1) of a revolutionary magnetic propulsion system that promises to extend the range of its MINI E to several hundred, possibly even thousands of miles, on a single overnight [...]
At last, a sport/utility vehicle that drives like a sports car
If you've avoided stepping up to an SUV because you don't want to sacrifice the performance and handling of a smaller car, then the Cayenne GTS is for you. In so many sport/utility vehicle reviews, I've' [...]
Each Tuesday at Noon Eastern Time, Ford presents an interactive live steaming video event as part of its DigiKnow online webinars. Each week their host Michael Collins gives visitors the behind-the-scenes scoop on all things related to Ford. The DigiKnow events are intended to stimulate unique [...]
When Ford revealed its Verve concept at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show, I fell in love, and thought it had the potential to be a true Civic beater. When they announced they would be naming it Fiesta, I thought they [...]
The rebirth of a classic musclecar
At last, the highly anticipated Chevrolet Camaro is within our reach. Since its concept debut three years ago at the Detroit Auto Show, the new Camaro has been one of the most talked about and highly publicized vehicles to come to [...]
I'm still completely flabbergasted and don't even know how to tell this story.
My kidlet spent a day at home because there was teacher's inservice at his Kindergarten class this week;Â I also volunteered to watch one of his classmates because her mother had to work. If [...]
There's no need to beware the Ides of March at AskPatty! There's so much happening in the automotive world, whether it's exciting reports about amazing women in the industry, fun car news, or other female friendly car information, we've got something here for everyone. Have [...]
Daylight Saving Time went into effect today, and my family spent a good half-hour at breakfast discussing how we have more or less sunshine during the day as a result of the time change. Have you set your clocks forward? Even the clocks in your car?
The [...]
Kalamazoo, Michigan, doesn't sound like it would be a hotbed of violence, but it's ranking high in google searches this week because of one particularly agitated high school student who couldn't control his temper, and took it out on the school bus driver by pummeling her' [...]
I got the idea for this story after I saw this funny photo blog at LAist in which South Bay photographer and Flickr user jakerome documents the fun of parking in Hermosa Beach (a [...]
My son will be 16 this summer and whether or not he will be getting his driver's license is a daily discussion in our home. Parents like me know that handing over the car keys to a newly-licensed driver can be a stressful experience, and many' [...]
Routine traffic stops are not so 'routine' for those in the deaf community. Nor is it run-of-the-mill for law enforcement officers who do not know they may be pulling over a hearing-impaired driver. Seemingly minor miscommunications between driver and officer can lead [...]
Auto show season is the best time of year for automotive journalists, as there is no better way to be informed about the product than to be present at the shows where new models are launched and current models are displayed in every possible iteration.
Auto [...]
The smart fortwo, the iconic and quirky micro car, masterfully plays the leading automotive role in the sequel to the successful cinema blockbuster "The Pink Panther." In Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures'/Columbia Pictures' "The Pink Panther 2" which opened February 6 in the [...]
Valentine's day is just around the corner, so we thought we'd share a fun assortment of automotive-focused products sure to make your valentine's day fun and special. We've selected items that are perfect for him and her, so if you find something you want, just leave [...]
I was checking my Twitter timeline when I came across this comment from @michaelbanovsky: "I love Honda Japan, and their "Dog" section: www.honda.co.jp/dog/Â Even includes a "Vintage car with dog" desktop wallpaper."
Well, because I [...]
Once upon a time, most people described their Volvo as a "safety cage with a car built around it." They were best known for their boxy looks and crash-test worthiness. It's been more than ten years since Volvo designers began smoothing the edges off their squarish [...]
As the automotive industry tightens its belt and marketing budgets are being slashed, automakers and their agencies are being forced to question the value of every penny spent. We've already seen some manufacturers abandon or scale back auto show participation at the Los Angeles and [...]
The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company exceeded industry-wide expectations by recording more than $63 million in sales last week during the 38th annual Scottsdale auction. From January 11-18, 2009, the all No Reserve auction featured an eclectic offering, including a 1929 Ford 4-AT-E Tri-Motor airplane that sold for [...]
Okay, this was really supposed to a simple news announcement about the new culinary classes being taught at the Los Angeles Westin Bonaventure. But when I contacted their operations coordinator to ask for photos of the hotel, and she sent me this photo of [...]
A Truly Moving Experience
My recent purchase of a new home sent me scrambling for large SUVS with cavernous cargo-carrying capacities in what became a month-long comparison of vehicular storage spaces. The 2009 Nissan Pathfinder SE emerged at the top of my list, boasting the largest, most [...]
