An exciting development in the world of automobile technology gives the new Cadillac CT6 a big upgrade to the rear-view mirror. The full-size sedan that will be unveiled at the 2015 New York Auto Show will feature a new HD video streaming rear-view mirror that will change the act of checking your blind spot forever. Read the rest of this entry
Automobile technology shifts and changes from one day to the next. Despite all the recent advancements in the world of car safety, there are still a lot of people out there driving vehicles without the newest in brake technology. Read more here to find out why the NHTSA thinks you need new brakes. Read the rest of this entry
When it comes to vehicle systems that are most crucial for safety on the road, not enough can ever really be said about brakes. The problem is, it’s one of those car problems we don’t always detect in a timely fashion. Or maybe we sense that our brakes aren’t as tip-top as they once were but we’re putting off having them checked out at a service center because we think it’s okay to ride it out a bit before things get bad. We strongly advise against waiting, as brake issues can be among the most dangerous to you and the other drivers with whom you share the road. When should you get your brakes checked? Here are some signs that it’s time: Read the rest of this entry
It’s that time of year again for us here in the Midwest when taking our vehicle out becomes less of a joy and more of a nerve-wracking necessity. That said, the Wisconsin and Illinois winter ahead of us doesn’t need to be as dreadful as we may be making it out to be. Sure, it’ll be cold and potentially unpleasant, but with a little planning you’ll be able to make the most of your circumstances and feel like you’re on top of your game. Today we’re going to offer some of our top tips for how to winterize your car so that being out on the road is a safer and less stressful endeavor during the chilly months ahead. Read the rest of this entry
General Motors, the company that makes our great cars, trucks, and SUVs here at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac, has recently helped fund a study by the Safe Kids Worldwide organization that has helped to point out a pretty worrisome trend: that is, nine out of ten parents don’t know the height a child should be before they ought to ride in a car without a booster seat. Do you? Today we’ll talk about when to move kids to seat belts based on their height — help spread the word! Read the rest of this entry
Are you looking for a sedan that’s got stamina as well as style, that can stand up to all sort of conditions while providing you with a smooth, reliable ride? Luxury shoppers will no doubt be looking at the Cadillac CTS, and with good reason. This gorgeous, technologically advanced model has been on the scene long enough to have developed a great reputation among high end car enthusiasts. But is the Cadillac CTS good in the snow? Drivers in the Kenosha area and throughout the Midwest won’t want to commit to this car until they’ve found out how it handles in winter road conditions. Read the rest of this entry
Taking a Car to CollegeAren’t you excited for what this upcoming year has in store for you? With a new college year coming soon, it is important that you plan ahead on how you are going to travel along day by day. Is it on a bus, with your parents or by yourself in your own car? If freedom is what you want, then check out what we have here for you at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac, and learn about taking a car to college. Read the rest of this entry
How to Take Care of Your Car During the SummerIt’s the time of the year when everybody is out and about; planes are coming and going, the hotels are full and the beaches are packed! Summer is here, ladies and gentlemen and, and it is on High. This is why, here at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac, we want to let you know how to take care of your car during the summer. Read the rest of this entry
When science and technology combine, there is no doubt that magic is about to happen. Now, when these two plus the car industry get together, there is no telling what can come out of it! Or maybe there is – the 2014 brings to car users Steelie Car Mount Kit, the easiest way to mount your smartphone. Read the rest of this entry
In an ideal world, we’d all be so poised and graceful so as to never bump, scrape, or otherwise inflict pain on ourselves. Children wouldn’t fight, mid-afternoon headaches wouldn’t creep up on us, and our perfectly manicured fingers would never be subject to hangnails. What a world that would be… but it’s certainly not the one we live in! And so, we must plan accordingly. Because if there’s anything worse than getting hurt or sick, it’s getting hurt and sick away from the house when you don’t have your well-stocked medicine cabinet on hand. But there’s hope away from home, in the form of a first aid kit in your car! Let’s go over what should be in yours. Read the rest of this entry