Wi-Fi on wheels
Chrysler says that customers will pay about $500 to turn their vehicles into rolling wireless hot spots, Auto Week reports. Pricing for Chrysler's wireless Internet technology called "Unconnected Web," is $449, plus installation at $35 to $50. Mobile Internet service is $29 a month. The technology arrives this month as a Mopar accessory.
GM's budget crossover
The Chevrolet Traverse, the fourth version of General Motors' crossover line, is also the cheapest, Auto Week recently reported. The Traverse will start at $28,990 when it arrives in dealerships in North America this fall. Other versions of this crossover model are the Buick Enclave, the GMC Acadia and the Saturn Outlook. The Traverse seats up to eight people and will be available in three trim levels.
Rehab your garage
These days, the Internet seems to have more sites than ever that sell tools, auto parts and products for the typical car guy or gal. Case in point: check out Carguygarage.com. You'll have to overlook the sexist name. The site sells a stunning array of products for your garage: storage cabinets, tool cabinets, tool boxes, flooring options and lighting. You can also consult with "a helpful car guy" via an 800 number for help with setting up your garage.
Visit MotorMouth blog
Are you a fan of collectible or classic cars? If you are, then check out the MotorMouth blog at Startribune.com/cars. MotorMouth Kris Palmer, freelance auto writer and editor, who also puts together this section's Weekend Garage column every Saturday, blogs about vintage cars, the collectible auto scene and just about everything else that goes vroom. And, as with any good blog, you can participate. You can post comments and converse with others about a wide variety of vintage car topics.
