Well, we made it through another year. In just a few hours, we’ll all be tuning in to watch the ball drop, clinking champagne glasses, and singing “Auld Lang Syne.” Some of us may be in downtown Raleigh watching the acorn drop on Fayetteville Street. It’s an exciting time for everyone. In the midst of […]
Archive | December, 2013
Higher Ups Considering Jeep Hybrid
Fuel efficiency regulations are a driving force in development these days. That in itself is not news. What is news is the higher ups at Jeep are looking into ways to hybridize parts of their lineup. Car and Driver reported this week that Jeep designers were exploring the possibility but had not made any final […]
Happy Holidays from Leith
It’s the start of a holiday week, and (hopefully) all your preparations have been made. Travel plans have been set, routes have been Google-mapped, pet-sitters arranged, menus planned, parties attended, and gifts are as close to being perfect as they’re ever going to be. Now is that briefest of moments when everything is ready, and […]
Tax Break for Business Vehicles Expiring
Small business owners, take heed: a very useful tax break that you may or may not be aware of is expiring at the end of this year. Currently, Section 179 of the United States tax code allows you to write off the purchase of large vehicles and SUVs. The cost of these purchases can be […]
The Seven Steps to a Defrosted Windshield
As of this morning, it’s safe to say that winter is upon us. Many of you were probably caught off guard like us, rushing out the door today only to be greeted with an icy sheen across your car’s windows. Turning your car on and working yourself into a frenzy with the ice scraper is […]