Death by Commute?

Posted by Sara on May 14, 2012 in Features | 0 comments

When I think of the consequences of commuting, I think of paying a lot for gas, the wear and tear on my car, and the pollution I create. I don’t think of the effects it has on my health. But The Killer Commute infographic by College@Home lists statistics that reveal your commute could be physically taking its toll on you. I actually work from home and my...

Beastie Boys’ Vehicluar Soul

Posted by Sara on May 8, 2012 in Features | 0 comments

Here’s some cool vehicular moments from the Beastie Boys and their assorted enterprises. I wanted to cruise around in the blue Caddy in Hey Ladies. I wanted to play a cop in the Sabotage video. I wanted a primary-color fleece outfit and a matching moped from Alive. I wanted to own Medusa in Bellflower (distributed by Oscilloscope Laboratories)....

Chrysler’s Soulful Acts of Peace and Humanitarianism

Posted by Sara on Apr 27, 2012 in Features | 0 comments

“Do something!”  The cries for help after a tragic event beg to be answered, but how do you accomplish that simple command when your world has crumbled around you?  Jeep responded to the 2010 earthquake in Haiti by sending six Jeep Wranglers there through Sean Penn’s J/P Haitian Relief Organization (J/P HRO).   As a guest of Chrysler LLC, I had the...

2012 World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates

Posted by Sara on Apr 26, 2012 in Features | 0 comments

I’m teasing you, it’s true.   Watch this video and stay tuned for my post about an inspiring trip to Chicago to meet global leaders in peace and nonviolence.  Don’t worry, there’s something to do with cars in there…

2012 New York Auto Show: The Other People Problem

Posted by Sara on Apr 10, 2012 in Features | 0 comments

You know what?  I think I have more pictures of other people at the New York International Auto Show than I have of cars.  That’s the nice way of saying that auto shows require patience because people sometimes may inadvertently wander into your shot.  You know who I’m talking about: the people in the images below.  (I’m sure my fellow...

2012 New York Auto Show: Is Matte the New Black?

Posted by Sara on Apr 6, 2012 in Features | 1 comment

For decades auto manufacturers and car owners have strived to produce the shiniest of shiny paint.  Waxes and polishes maintain whatever candy apple, charcoal metallic or bright white may be your color of choice.  Clear coats and clear bras protect the endeavor, and car washes with quick services aim to show off whatever level of gloss you’ve...

Haven’t I Seen You Before Somewhere?

Posted by Sara on Mar 26, 2012 in Features | 0 comments