Sunday, March 23, 2014

Right here, right now: the meaning behind Hyundai's brand name.

We've all heard the phrase carpe diem.  How many times have you been told to seize the day?  With the daily routine of work, errands, and other obligations, we often forget the importance of savoring little moments.

But you drive a Hyundai.  Here's a little fun fact: in Korean, the word 'Hyundai' connotes "modernity" or "the present age."

Bottom line?  If you start your day in a Hyundai, you've already seized it.

Friday, March 14, 2014

End distracted driving with these insanely simple tips!

 Sometimes, the best defense is common sense.


Turn off your phone or, at minimum, silence it. Some devices even have a "do not disturb" mode. Just keep it quiet so you aren't reaching out to answer it.   

Put the phone out of reach, in your purse or even the back seat—and leave it be.   

Tell your family and friends that you will no longer answer calls while on the road and mean it; perhaps you will convince them to make that choice, as well.   

Add a “distracted driving app” to your phone, to prevent you from going there.   

Take responsibility for your actions and just make the choice to not answer the phone--or start any conversations--while driving. 

  • Turn off your phone or, at minimum, silence it. Some devices even have a "do not disturb" mode. Just keep it quiet so you aren't reaching out to answer it.
  • Put the phone out of reach, in your purse or even the back seat—and leave it be.
  • Tell your family and friends that you will no longer answer calls while on the road and mean it; perhaps you will convince them to make that choice, as well.
  • Add a “distracted driving app” to your phone, to prevent you from going there.
  • Take responsibility for your actions and just make the choice to not answer the phone--or start any conversations--while driving.
  • - See more at: http://www.torquenews.com/2284/5-old-school-remedies-distracted-driving-epidemic#sthash.taPT2Ezn.dpuf

  • Turn off your phone or, at minimum, silence it. Some devices even have a "do not disturb" mode. Just keep it quiet so you aren't reaching out to answer it.
  • Put the phone out of reach, in your purse or even the back seat—and leave it be.
  • Tell your family and friends that you will no longer answer calls while on the road and mean it; perhaps you will convince them to make that choice, as well.
  • Add a “distracted driving app” to your phone, to prevent you from going there.
  • Take responsibility for your actions and just make the choice to not answer the phone--or start any conversations--while driving.
  • - See more at: http://www.torquenews.com/2284/5-old-school-remedies-distracted-driving-epidemic#sthash.taPT2Ezn.dpuf

  • Suspension & Wheel Alignment: Winter driving can be hard on these, with the rough roads, salt and chemicals that can cover the streets you drive.
  • Fluid Levels: These need to be checked periodically; changing from cold to warmer weather is a great time to see how they are doing.
  • - See more at: http://www.torquenews.com/2284/spring-forward-car-care-seasonal-maintenance-checks#sthash.fsiBIJng.dpuf

  • Suspension & Wheel Alignment: Winter driving can be hard on these, with the rough roads, salt and chemicals that can cover the streets you drive.
  • Fluid Levels: These need to be checked periodically; changing from cold to warmer weather is a great time to see how they are doing.
  • - See more at: http://www.torquenews.com/2284/spring-forward-car-care-seasonal-maintenance-checks#sthash.fsiBIJng.dpuf

  • Suspension & Wheel Alignment: Winter driving can be hard on these, with the rough roads, salt and chemicals that can cover the streets you drive.
  • Fluid Levels: These need to be checked periodically; changing from cold to warmer weather is a great time to see how they are doing.
  • - See more at: http://www.torquenews.com/2284/spring-forward-car-care-seasonal-maintenance-checks#sthash.fsiBIJng.dpuf

  • Suspension & Wheel Alignment: Winter driving can be hard on these, with the rough roads, salt and chemicals that can cover the streets you drive.
  • Fluid Levels: These need to be checked periodically; changing from cold to warmer weather is a great time to see how they are doing.
  • - See more at: http://www.torquenews.com/2284/spring-forward-car-care-seasonal-maintenance-checks#sthash.fsiBIJng.dpuf