February 2012

Safest Small Cars for 2012

With New Technologies, The Choice is Easier

Downsizing doesn't have to mean disaster when choosing a smaller car. So says the compact testing team at the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety). With their stringent testing that includes rollovers and front-end collisions involving test dummies, they don’t squander their allotment of high ratings. What they did find that in 2012, there were simply more small cars that were safer, thanks to improved technologies and manufacturing practices. If you’re in the market for a smaller vehicle, you’ll have plenty of options.

Suzuki Goes to Mush with Kizashi

Regional Car Ad heads North to Alaska

In case you missed it, Suzuki’s regional Super Bowl ad got its start on YouTube before the game. It’s still going afterward, so you’ll see it sooner or later on TV, too, but only in select markets. Thanks to the on-line version, you can see it anytime. Like a host of other advertisers, it’s getting in on the cuteness of canines, this time with sled dogs. There’s also a modern Inuit couple that includes the classic easy-going husband and the wife who wonders what happened to their main mode of transportation.

Corvette/Chevy Expo 2012

Vette Vues Magazine Heads to the Lone Star State

Houston is host to the Corvette/Chevy Expo February 11-12, 2012. It’s billed as the largest indoor Chevy event in Texas and includes some mouth-watering views of new, custom, and vintage models. Head right downtown to the George R. Brown Convention Center and get in line for the latest and greatest.

Now in its 34th year, this meet-up is sure to include all the thrills of looking at sleek sports cars that are sweet on and off the road. And if you want to sell a ‘Vette or dream of owning one, the Sales Mart is the place you’ll want to be. Shop around for a great deal - you’re sure to find a range of model years worth the cash. In the Swap Meet area, owners can shop for hard-to-find parts and all the accessories needed to spiff up an older ride.

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Safest Small Cars for 2012

Suzuki Goes to Mush with Kizashi

Corvette/Chevy Expo 2012