Rogers Auto Group

Summertime means roads trips and carefree vacations, but it can also mean harsh driving conditions for your car.  Just as essential as preparing your car for the nasty elements of winter is getting it ready for the extremes that come along with the summer season.  Taking a few simple precautions can keep your vehicle running and looking great, no matter what time of year.

1. Check the Battery:  You might be worried about your car...

Despite laws banning cell phones while driving and increased awareness of the dangers of doing so, it's a common fact that cell phone use while driving is still a widespread occurrence.  Perhaps most discouraging to the issue is that much of this distracted driving occurs amongst young drivers, which is not only a safety concern, but also might indicate that the problem could be deeply rooted for future generations.

A recent national survey by…

After a troubled period of bankruptcies and government bailouts within the past few years, the automobile industry is finally on the upswing.  There's no better example and ringleader than Hyundai, who's been surging through a recession with record sales figures and growth. 

The latest news for this booming Korean automaker is that it's adding a third shift of production at its Montgomery, Alabama facility, creating 877 new jobs and raising employment to…