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About me - R. Renee Bembry

As a member of the "Teacher Cadette Corps", I began teaching children to read while I was in fifth grade. I would like to give a shout-out to the Hartford Courant and other newspapers for printing the story wa-a-ay back when - like forty years ago. Although

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Autos > Buying New Cars Pros and cons of choosing leather vs. cloth car seat covers: 1 of 12
Pros and cons of choosing leather versus cloth car seat covers centers around personal preference before everything else. Some people do not like leather because it makes them too sweaty when it is hot on one hand and on the other hand, leather seats can feel too cold on winter mornings. Cloth seats, however, do not usually s... More..
Autos > Buying New Cars Car reviews: 2010 Nissan Versa: 1 of 5
Nissan Versa won the Consumer Digest "Best Buy Award" for three years straight. Did you get that? Three years straight! This fact makes owning a 2010 Versa a great pick for new car buyers looking for great deals. With prices as low as the 2010 Nissan Versa teenagers can forget about buying old fixer uppers and finish up thei... More..
Autos > Buying New Cars Must have 2010 car features for resale value: 1 of 5
Twenty first century families like to enjoy themselves in their cars as if they were enjoying themselves in their homes. They enjoy listening to music in surround sound, watching television with or without headsets, playing video games, talking on cellphones, and instant access to mapping instructions when travelling to place... More..
Autos > Buying New Cars Car reviews: 2010 Lexus ES350: 1 of 5
Lexus ES350 - the name rolls right off your tongue - and the 2010 ES350 continues to notate why this sleek luxury ride is worthy of its name. The Lexus ES 350 2010 comes with a base MSRP of $34,800 and for those who can handle the price tag - they'll be glad they did! In getting right to the crux of this spoiler car, let us e... More..
Autos > Buying New Cars Car reviews: 2010 Toyota Yaris: 1 of 5
The Toyota Yaris is available in a 3-door liftback, a 5-door liftback, and a 4-door sedan. The 3-door liftback, starts with a base MSRP of 12,355 for the manual 5-speed and $13,155 for the 4-speed automatic version; and Sedan MSRP starts at $13,115. Yaris comes with a 1.5-liter engine with four cylinders and a variable valve,... More..
Autos > Buying New Cars 6 cylinder car comparisons: 2010 Honda Accord EX V6 vs. Nissan Altima SL 3.5 V6: 1 of 3
Honda owners truly love their Hondas and Nissan lovers truly love their Nissans keeping both manufacturers on their toes when designing and producing their cars. This is probably why the battle between the Accord and the Altima has these two sedans running neck and neck in the car awards categories, with both models taking in... More..
Autos > Buying New Cars Car reviews: 2010 Subaru Forester SUV: 2 of 5
Subaru Forester SUV comes in five trims three of which will be examined here - namely the 2.5X, 2.5X Limited, and 2.5XT Limited. MSRP base prices start at $20,295, 25,995, and $28,495, respectively. All three trims have 2.5L H4 engines, independent front and rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes, and variable assisted s... More..
Autos > Buying New Cars Car mini-van comparisons: 2010 Kia Sedona vs. Honda Odyssey: 2 of 4
In comparing the Honda Odyssey with the Kia Sedona, first notes are that Honda Odyssey received "Best New Family Vehicle for 2009" and best resale value in a van category distinctions from Kelly Blue book. Odyssey also carries a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 5-star rating. Kia Sedona carries a NHTSA 5... More..
Autos > Buying New Cars Car reviews: 2010 Subaru Legacy/Outback: 2 of 4
Reviewing the 2010 Subaru Legacy it becomes clear that Subaru has succeeded in bringing its Legacy up to speed as far as making the 2010 Legacy more competitive with the Accord, the Camry, the Fusion, and the Malibu. In that previous versions of the Legacy suffered downfalls instigated by insufficient interior and cargo space... More..
Autos > Buying New Cars Hybrid sedan car comparisons: 2010 Camry, Altima and Fusion: 1 of 2
Many drivers are considering owning hybrids these days whether they already have cars or they do not. Owning a new car makes you feel good and owning a new car that is more fuel-efficient makes you feel even better. Besides, if driving a new hybrid car means chipping in to save the earth, no one could ask for a better deal. O... More..