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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Toyota Highlander
The right-sized SUV.
A perennial champion of family transportation, the Toyota Highlander continues its dominance into the 2012 model year. Freshly redesigned for 2011, the Highlander features the car-like performance and SUV-like versatility that created a new automotive segment.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Toyota Avalon
Unique, understated, luxurious.
Traffic lights, gridlock, smog and honking horns, these nuisances are what many people associate with modern automotive travel. However, for some, travel is elegant and comfortable, not a hectic rat race. The Toyota Avalon exists for these people. With an impressive blend of beauty and poise, luxury and capability, the 2012 Toyota Avalon possesses the ability to turn any Monday morning commute into a relaxing cruise.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2012 Scion tC
Style, performance and infotainment are a recipe for awesomeness.
There was a time when the coupe ruled American roads, but over time, many automakers ditched their stylish two-doors in favor of the sedan. Scion has always been one to buck the trend, and the 2012 Scion tC is a prime example of it. This impressive sports coupe combines sleek styling, impressive features and sporty handling into one well-built package.
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Vehicle Profile: The Scion xD Release Series 4.0
Another limited edition you won’t want to miss.
Instead of offering boring design and a lack of individuality, Scion models can stand out in a crowd. That is most certainly true of the mighty little Scion xD with its attractive sheet metal and extensive customization opportunities provided by Scion accessories. As special as the xD five-door is out of the box, however, some buyers are looking for something more. For that buyer, Scion offers the limited edition xD Release Series 4.0.
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Decoding Color Blindness
Learn the fact and fiction behind this vision deficiency.
Color vision deficiency, often referred to as color blindness, is often a misunderstood condition. This is partially because there are several different causes of color blindness, as well as a variety of ways the condition develops. Is it true that only males are at risk? Are people born with color blindness? Read on to find out what is fact and what is fiction:
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Two is One Too Many
Sequels that thankfully never happened.
Some of the worst films ever made are, in fact, sequels to some of the best films ever made. While some have gotten it right (Godfather II, anyone?), many more have left people longing for the originals. Luckily, some studio executives had the wherewithal to put the kibosh on these prospective sequels.
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DCH Auto Group Forms a New Charitable Foundation and Launches a Safe Driving Campaign Contest
DCH Auto Group is pleased to announce the formation of the DCH Teen Safe Driving Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization dedicated to reducing the number of deaths and injuries resulting from teen related auto crashes by promoting safe driving through greater awareness, education and advocacy directed to teens and their parents. The Foundation’s first action will be to underwrite a safe driving awareness contest for high school students in New Jersey. The contest is called D3NJ – Don’t Drive Distracted NJ.
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Enjoy Campus Life in Southern California
The area’s colleges often feature events open to the public.
College campuses in California’s southern region are gearing up for a semester full of activities. What’s even better is that you don’t have to be a student to enjoy many of these sporting events, plays, lectures and more. Check out what’s happening at a campus near you.
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Car Care: Using Genuine Replacement Parts
The right part makes all the difference.
It takes hundreds of thousands of man-hours and several years of design, engineering and testing work to bring a new car, truck, SUV or crossover to the market. With so much work going into developing and integrating every component of a new vehicle, and as one of the most expensive pieces of equipment most people own, it really doesn’t make sense to install replacement parts of dubious origin.
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Play with Your Food
Eco-friendly, veggie-based products.
Your mother may have told you not to play with your vegetables, but if she had known you could build an entire car out of them, perhaps she would have reconsidered her stance. Vegetable-based products are certainly not new; however, with green technology stepping up its game, these products are better and more decomposable than ever.
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Get High-Tech While Working Out
CBS News explores the latest exercise gadgets.
CBS News recently compiled a list of “10 high-tech fat burners for fitness geeks,” which includes everything from vibrating weights to stationary bikes with entertainment systems. These products make working out fun and challenging, offering a new twist for those tired of the same old routine. Here are some highlights from the list:
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The Greatest Snow on Earth?
A look at some of the world’s coldest places.
Winter is upon us and the thaw is still months off, yet many of us are already dreaming of warmer weather, lighter clothes and daylight hours that last beyond the workday. No matter how cold or blustery your winter has been, just remember it could always be worse. Comfort yourself by having a look at some of the world’s coldest locations, and your own winter experience might end up seeming downright balmy.
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