As many parents of young children know, getting kids to save energy is not always easy. One popular strategy is regular reminders: “Turn off the lights,” “Turn off the TV if you’re not watching it,” even “Unplug your phone chargers.” Helping kids develop energy consciousness is challenging, but success is more likely by making it
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Back up, Stop, Back Up, STOP!
Whether it’s maneuvering around bikes in a driveway, trying to align a trailer hitch or backing out of a crowded space, navigating a vehicle in reverse can have its challenges, even for the most skilled driver. Helping to make these driving situations a bit easier is the ParkView® rear back up camera. The Parkview rear
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The Breakdown on Advanced Braking Technology
It’s no secret that alert drivers are better able to avoid collisions than those who are unready. Now imagine how such preparedness might translate to a vehicle. What if its brakes went on heightened alert when a collision appeared imminent? That’s basically what happens with Full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus (FSFCW+), a safety feature available on
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Minivan Monday: It’s a kick to get into the Pacifica
Among the nearly 40 minivan innovations in the Chrysler Pacifica are features that will help owners and passengers get into the new minivan when their hands are full of groceries, sports gear or a precious child. The sliding doors and liftgate on certain models of the minivan can be operated with a simple swipe of
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Put the Cruise Back in Cruise Control with Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go
If your daily commute consists of highways or long stretches of roads, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop and Go could help make your travels less stressful. ACC with Stop and Go takes the cruise control feature one step further by using a radar sensor and a forward-facing camera that allows the system to detect
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