Kalamazoo, Michigan, doesn't sound like it would be a hotbed of violence, but it's ranking high in google searches this week because of one particularly agitated high school student who couldn't control his temper, and took it out on the school bus driver by pummeling her with his fists. I've always...

Auto show season is the best time of year for automotive journalists, as there is no better way to be informed about the product than to be present at the shows where new models are launched and current models are displayed in every possible iteration. Auto Shows are also an excellent time to touch ...

Holidays are always a prime season for extra celebrations, and as we bear down on Christmas and anticipate the New Year's Eve festivities, we'd like to remind you to bring along a designated driver to ensure you get home safely. The holiday season can be one of the deadliest and most dangerous times...

AskPatty Holiday Gift Garage, Part Three Wondering what to get the young race fan, driver, or gear-head in your life this holiday season? Our friends at Bridgestone/Firestone have sent us a list of  gift ideas that will not only put a smile on their faces but a few of them may even save their lives...

The Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2008 Automotive Communications Awards (ACA). The recipients were honored during the Women’s Board reception, which took place Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at the Sands Expo Center during AAPEX. The Automotive Communi...

Professionals involved in the automotive industry have been under a barrage of information about the current state of the economy and how it is affecting the car business. Regardless of one's political affiliations, it's a fact that the domestic automotive industry feeds our nation's finances in a m...

A creepy duo of faceless people have been appearing all over London lately, raising the interest of bloggers and news crews alike, though apparently not worrying those around them much. An article at the MailonSunday  website says mysterious faceless people have been spotted at such A-list even...

Audi invited me to join them and a group of women and a few male journalists for a weekend of fun, networking and the best part: to test drive the Audi A4 for a long country drive through wine country in Northern California and at Infineon Raceway. The weekend included a stay at the St Regis in San ...

by Ask Patty StaffWouldn't it be great if you could walk into a dealership as a woman and have a pleasurable buying experience? We certainly think so! And because it's so important to Ask Patty, we make sure there are dealerships all across the country that are certified as "female friendly&quo...

by Ask Patty StaffWouldn't it be great if you could walk into a dealership as a woman and have a pleasurable buying experience? We certainly think so! And because it's so important to Ask Patty, we make sure there are dealerships all across the country that are certified as "female friendly&quo...