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AAA Survey: One in Five Survey Respondents Drive with Dogs in their Laps!

Now, I’ve heard it all. We’ve all condemned texting while driving, drinking while driving, grooming while driving, reading the paper while driving, but here’s another one to add to your list: Fido sitting in the driver’s lap while driving!

According to a recent survey conducted by the American Automobile Association (AAA) and Kurgo, maker of pet travel products, 21 percent of survey respondents admitted to allowing their dogs to sit…

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Added by Kelly Auto Group on December 10, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments

Tall Drivers Face Challenges

Being tall has many benefits, but occasionally it can offer challenges too.

If you’re tall – more than 6 feet 8 inches -- you’ve probably encountered the problem of how to get comfortable in your car, and still be able to drive it safely.

Getting a clear view of the road, ironically, is often one of the biggest concerns for tall drivers.

Very tall drivers often have…

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Added by Kelly Auto Group on December 9, 2010 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Is Fuel Economy Your Top Priorty? Consider a Diesel-Powered Vehicle

This image of "Diesel" is outdated. Today there are clean burning diesel vehicles that may rival the hybrids in being more environmentally friendly.

Just say the word: Diesel. What do you see?

“Diesel” used to evoke images of black clouds of smoke blowing over your windshield any time you got behind a bus or a truck. UGH!

That’s so yesterday. Today’s diesel powered…

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Added by Kelly Auto Group on December 8, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments

Tips: Preparing for Driving in Emmaus Winter Weather!

Weeks before winter’s snow and ice storms start walloping drivers coast to coast it’s time to have your vehicle winterized at Kelly Auto Group North in Emmaus Pennsylvania .

Yes, it’s time to get your vehicle’s fluids checked and it’s time to put your snow tires back on your vehicle.

Of course, when that first big winter storm is bearing down on your region, your local TV weathercaster will tell you: Stay home and don’t… Continue

Added by Kelly Auto Group on December 1, 2010 at 10:44am — No Comments

Persuasive Arguments Teens Can Use with Parents to Get Their Own Used Car!

By Maureen Condon

A Parent-Teen Driving Contract like this one pictured above might be the key to your successful negotiation to get your parents to buy you a car!

I remember the days in high school and college when I’d spend endless hours negotiating with my parents for the use of the car. “Mom, Dad, I… Continue

Added by Kelly Auto Group on December 1, 2010 at 10:42am — No Comments

Here’s “The Car” for people who just love their cars with plenty of real horsepower.

Photo Credit: Wired.com

Yes, it’s a one horsepower car. You don’t see many of these on the road anymore.

And, talk about visibility! Driver’s have nearly 360 degrees of visibility in this innovative model.

The only thing missing is a refueling station for the horse. Where’s the feed bag? Will someone please rescue this poor… Continue

Added by Kelly Auto Group on December 1, 2010 at 10:41am — No Comments

The Real Cost of Drinking and Driving during the Holidays - In Dollars and Cents

By Maureen Condon

We’ve all heard about the tragic costs of drinking and driving. Lives can be lost and people can be crippled for life in accidents caused by drunk drivers.

However, have you ever heard about the out-of-pocket costs for being arrested for the first time for driving under the influence?

Check out these sobering numbers from a publication in the state of… Continue

Added by Kelly Auto Group on November 22, 2010 at 9:59am — No Comments

Multi-tasking Behind the Wheel - We All Do It! Let's Not!

By Maureen Condon

Multi-tasking While Driving is Risky Behavior

Photo by Stewart McCoy

We live in the age of Multi-tasking.

For instance, we can watch TV, eat snacks, work on our laptops, chat online, talk on the phone and open our snail mail pretty much all at the same time. Generally, that’s not too risky as long as… Continue

Added by Kelly Auto Group on November 17, 2010 at 10:12am — No Comments

It's High Tech Tailgating Season!

By Maureen Condon

The Latest Tools for High Tech Tailgating

Photo Courtesy of "Switched"

Some experts estimate that as many as 50 million Americans participate in tailgating annually.

Are you one of them? Need to update your tailgating style to reflect the high tech world… Continue

Added by Kelly Auto Group on November 16, 2010 at 11:32am — No Comments

A New Tradition for Emmuas Residents: Decorate Your Car For Thanksgiving!

By Maureen Condon

LOOK CLOSELY: A Vehicle That "Gets" Its Vegetables!

Photo Credit: www.forwards4all.com

Everybody in the Emmuas region --well really, pretty nearly everybody in America! -- decorates their homes for Thanksgiving.… Continue

Added by Kelly Auto Group on November 16, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Announces 2010 Booster Seat Ratings –21 BEST BETS and 7 GOOD BETS

Good Fit Booster: The lap belt should fit flat across a child's upper thighs, not the soft abdomen. Good boosters have belt-routing features that hold lap belts down and forward. The shoulder belt should cross snugly over the middle of the shoulder. Then it's in position to provide effective protection in a crash, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.…

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Added by Kelly Auto Group on November 8, 2010 at 10:17am — No Comments

Automakers Are Switching Gears: From 5 to 6 to 8 or More!

The 8-speed automatic transmission Steptronic in the BMW 760i and 760Li. Only the tachometer will reveal how fast and seamlessly the new 8-speed automatic transmission Steptronic shifts gears. The additional gears reduce the engine's rev interval between shifts, so the transmission process is barely noticeable. The eighth gear reduces the number of revolutions at high speeds, tangibly increasing comfort while reducing fuel consumption and… Continue

Added by Kelly Auto Group on November 8, 2010 at 10:16am — No Comments

AAA Offers Online Fuel Cost Calculator

AAA has split the country into regions to report average gasoline prices in each area. The prices change all the time, so you can’t see them in this static photo, but you’ll see them online at www.fuelcostcalculator.com

The American Automobile Association (AAA) has a nifty fuel cost calculator online. On the same page as the… Continue

Added by Kelly Auto Group on November 8, 2010 at 10:15am — No Comments

Consider Donating Your Old Car to Charity

By Maureen Condon

Cars Donated to Charity

Thinking of buying a new car or truck?

Kelly Auto Group North in Emmaus Pennsylvania can help you.

Thinking your old car or truck isn’t worth much as a trade in?

If you expect to get very little money for your trade-in, consider donating your old car… Continue

Added by Kelly Auto Group on November 3, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

A License for Fun on Halloween!

The owner of this car is definitely a Halloween aficionado!

He keeps the spirit of Halloween in his heart and on his vehicle all year long!

Added by Kelly Auto Group on October 28, 2010 at 9:30am — No Comments

Consumers on DealerRater.com Rank Kelly Auto Group Number 1 in Pennsylvania

EMMAUS, PA – OCTOBER 25, 2010 – Consumers have ranked Kelly Auto Group of the Lehigh Valley as Number 1 in Pennsylvania for automotive sales and service, according to DealerRater.com, which provides consumers the opportunity to post online their own reviews of dealerships nationwide.

Each of these Kelly Auto Group Dealerships ranked Number One in its brand category: Kelly Nissan of Route 33; Kelly Buick GMC; Kelly Cadillac Saab; Kelly Ford of Lehigh Valley and Kelly Mitsubishi.…

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Added by Kelly Auto Group on October 25, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Teen Driver Safety Week - October 17-24!

Photo Courtesy NHTSA

October 17-24 is Teen Driver Safety Week and The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has developed a three-tiered strategy aimed at preventing motor-vehicle-related fatalities and injuries for teens:

• Promote increased teen seat belt use

• Implement graduated driver licensing

• Reduce teens’… Continue

Added by Kelly Auto Group on October 15, 2010 at 12:11pm — No Comments

The Not-so-Obvious Ways to Drive Greener

Driving in a greener direction...

You want to drive green. You’d love to drive a car powered by completely clean fuel, with no waste products to foul the environment or threaten your health.

Well, we’re not there yet. But, there are some obvious and not-so-obvious things you can do to drive in a greener direction. Before you buy your next car, consider the… Continue

Added by Kelly Auto Group on October 15, 2010 at 12:10pm — No Comments

Want to Test Your Visual Acuity? The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety Offers a Crash Risk Evaluator That You Can Take Online

Photos Courtesy of Posit Science

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is promoting a “Crash Risk Evaluator” – an interactive test -- that you can take online to measure visual acuity.

It’s a test that flashes images of cars and trucks on and off the screen and then asks you to remember where they were in relation to each other.

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has also… Continue

Added by Kelly Auto Group on October 15, 2010 at 12:03pm — No Comments

How to Decorate Your Car for Halloween and Organize a Halloween Tailgate Party!

By Maureen Condon

Starting the party early...

Photo Courtesy of Damn Cool Pics

You won’t find this car for sale at Kelly Auto Group, but you do have the option of decorating your own car to celebrate one of America’s favorite party nights: Halloween!

Really, it’s never too early for the fun people of Emmaus to start… Continue

Added by Kelly Auto Group on October 15, 2010 at 12:03pm — No Comments