NHTSA: Auto Safety Starts At Home - August 31, 2006

How a person acts in the society is basically the attitude that he has been taught at home.

This has been one of the major theories and beliefs that people have. This is mainly because it has been said that the home is the breeding ground for attitudes and beliefs. If your child grows up to be an extrovert, then it is because being an extrovert is a characteristic that has been taught to the child at home. Whatever a child sees in an adult especially sees in his parents, he copies and imitates it for that is what he thinks is right.

The same goes true for auto safety. And this is according to the new National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) chief, Nicole Nason. Nason is a mother to two young girls. And she firmly asserts that if you want your child to know auto safety, it is important that he or she sees it in you as the parent. She even states, “This is a family issue and vehicle safety needs to be the priority.”

Nason is up to promoting such a campaign towards widening information on auto safety. This new NHTSA chief has been serving the organization for years as an aide to Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta. Now, she is still serving the NHTSA as its administrator which she started back last May.

Auto safety is indeed a very important aspect that parents should not forget to teach their children. After all, the statistics simply are bothering. Annually in the United States, there are around 43,000 people killed in crashes, accidents, and collisions, and along with that some 2.7 million people also receive injuries. Nason also believes that if auto safety is practiced by parents, children are much more likely to learn the trait. And if parents do get to follow rules and prioritize safety, there would be much lesser children dying or getting injured because of crashes.

Keeping the car running in good condition is also an important aspect in auto safety. Your car must be maintained well and if there is a need to replace parts, you can turn to tpartswarehouse.com/ Toyota Parts Online for quality parts including tpartswarehouse.com/Toyota_Alternators.html Toyota alternators, headlights and many other Toyota accessories.

RV Manufacturers - Quality and Customer Service Are Key to Success -

With the popularity of recreational vehicles staying steadily strong, RV manufacturers must compete for customers who will hopefully repeat business, and share their enthusiasm about their RV with friends and family. Young families with children still at home and those both old and young who have no children at home are discovering the joys of the recreational vehicle lifestyle. All of the manufacturers must tap into these markets by using not only creative advertising techniques, but also by listening to what consumers want and responding with products that meet those needs.

A lot of the advertising that is done for RV manufacturers is actually done through dealers. Both online and local dealerships advertise big sales that spotlight some of the more popular makes and models from the different manufacturers. Dealers are often the “face” of the RV manufacturers. Some dealers only offer one line of recreational vehicle. In this situation the dealer educates themselves and then the customers on all of the best features and latest improvements that the manufacturer has made.

RV manufacturers also reach their target audience by using literature that is age specific. You may see ads for RVs in magazines that are mainly read by people who are retired for example.

One way that some RV manufacturers maintain their steady customer base is through offering activities and additional resources to their buyers. They may have rallies, conventions, road side stops, etc. along with owner magazines that cater to their current customers. Then, RV manufacturers can ask their customers what they like/dislike about their current RV and what they can do to improve it. After this, they take the information back to their headquarters and implement those ideas which have the most feasibility and the most popularity. When RV manufacturers listen to their customers they will have more success and repeat business.

All RV manufacturers try to have something about them that sets them apart from the others. They may tout their customer service after the sale; they may also be the “luxury” choice for buyers with more expensive, but also more beautiful and better made RVs. Some also talk about the manufacturing process itself-they may rely on personal accountability and numerous quality checks and tests by their workers to ensure that your RV is made perfectly and up to standard.

Choosing an RV is very much choosing the manufacturer as well. You must decide what is most important to you in your recreational vehicle whether it is price, features, construction, etc. and find a manufacturer that mirrors your choices.

Eriani Doyel writes articles about RVs, Home and Family. To learn more about

Land Rover Works On An Off-road Coupe -

As Ford continues to secure its survival in the automotive industry, it is also planning moves for its precious brands. For its Land Rover brand, Ford is working on a off-road coupe. Yes, an off-road coupe.

The new off-road coupe will be introduced early next decade at around 2013 to replace the 2-door Freelander. A concept version of the car is expected to be introduced as soon as 2008. It is designed to cater to the demands of young drivers with complex driving demands.

In connection with the latest from Land Rover, its North America Division proudly pulled the curtain off its new premium compact SUV at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show. LR2, the new SUV from the automaker, joins the remarkable lineup of the automaker that includes Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and LR3. With said powerful lineup around, the automaker expects a bigger slice in the auto market share.

“LR2 combines the advantages of a premium sedan — such as polished ride, accomplished performance and an attractive cabin — with the attributes of a robust SUV,” said Richard Beattie, executive vice president, marketing and sales, Land Rover North America. “With its tough go-anywhere ability, stadium seating, cabin versatility and spaciousness, we believe that no other compact SUV gets closer to blending these best-of-both-worlds abilities.”

New from the bottom up, LR2 delivers superb on-rood and off-road performance. The car made use of upgraded parts Land Rover Freelander however; the automaker equipped it with exciting new features and function to make it tempting and satisfying for the enthusiasts.

The highlights of the new car include the brand-new 3.2-liter inline-six engine that generates 230bh and provides 0-60 mph acceleration in 8.4 seconds. Said engine is mated to a new six-speed automatic transmission, with Land Rover’s CommandShift. These features contribute significantly in making the performance of the car livelier. The unique Terrain Response is made standard to the model. Said feature makes off-road driving easy and comfortable.

LR2’s body uses a 5-door monocoque structure with a touch of fresh design language. However, its form bears the Land Rover’s charm. A fully equipped LR2 will be priced from $34,700.

Carol Mitchel is an executive assistant in one of the leading automotive magazine in Los Angeles, California. She is a certified car lover and loves extreme sports. You can visit landrparts.com/rover-freelander-parts.html parts Land Rover Freelander for more information.