With gas prices heading higher each year, many people are looking for resourceful ways to save on fuel, such as taking the bus, the train, riding a bike or car-pooling to work.

ith the popularity of custom car TV shows such as "Pimp My Ride," personalized cars are hotter than ever. Accessories have come a long way from simple paint jobs and fuzzy dice. Today, drivers want their cars to stand out from the crowd, and to express their personality and style.

On average, a motor vehicle crash occurs every 5 seconds, a person is injured in an accident every 11 seconds, and a fatal injury occurs every 12 minutes.

A new baby brings on many new responsibilities and many new distractions while in the car, such as fallen pacifiers, explosive spills, spit ups and screeching cries for help.

With the help of a state agency and a national nonprofit, this column is now being called "Everything you've always wanted to know about rental-car tax but were afraid to ask."Having recently returned from a trip to the Carolinas and Georgia, I'm still recovering from the sticker shock of a rental car that had a five-day base price of $289 but topped $500 at the time of return.

Legislation requiring increased motor vehicle insurance coverage is a reality with last week’s passage of House Bill 1312.The legislative action will mean increased costs for motorists whose coverage is less than the new minimum level of auto insurance.