From Camper to Donor: Dave Roubeni’s Full-Circle Journey with Kars4Kids

Dave Roubeni Kars4Kids donor former Zoniac TheZone summer camp

How one minivan donation tells a much bigger story. When Dave Roubeni picked up the phone to donate his car, he thought he was calling a completely different organization. But when he realized he’d actually reached Kars4Kids, it felt like more than just a coincidence. “I was overjoyed,” Dave said. “It felt like things were […]

A Glance Can Kill: Mazda Vehicle Safety Director’s Tips for Awareness Month

Distracted Male driver looks down at cell phone while driving

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a crucial opportunity to confront the dangers of losing focus behind the wheel. A quick glance at a phone, a fumble with a snack, or even a wandering mind can turn a routine drive into a life-altering tragedy. For over a decade, Kars4Kids—a car donation program supporting educational and […]

LeRoy Larry Donates War Pony, a Very Special Corvette

LeRoy Larry with "War Pony."

LeRoy Larry and his then future wife-to be, Tirza, came to Costa Rica in 2012, never dreaming they would still be there 12 years on. At a certain point, LeRoy realized that it made no sense to hold on to War Pony, his 1989 4-door red Corvette. Though the car had been with LeRoy since […]

The Music Behind the Magic: World of Warcraft Composer Jason Hayes on Giving Back

World of Warcraft composer Jason Hayes headshot

Jason Hayes is the award-winning lead composer of the first release of World of Warcraft, the most successful online game ever. There can be no doubt that the haunting melody and driving beat of this soundtrack contributed much to the success of this legendary game. But Hayes’ success reaches far and beyond this singular achievement. […]

Teen Drivers and the Dangers of Summer Freedom

Mother hugs teenage daughter crashed car towed in background

Teen drivers hit the road as soon as school lets out for the summer. They’ve been stuck in classrooms the entire school year and now they’re tasting freedom. We get it—we were all teenagers once upon a time—but as parents, we are naturally concerned for our teenage drivers’ safety. And with good reason. According to […]

“Mommy, I feel Sick” Car Sickness Tips and Tricks

Little girl, holds bag to mouth, car sick, motion sickness

“Mommy, I feel sick,” are the last words a parent wants to hear when driving with a child in tow. If your child has a tendency to get car sick, you know how it goes. There’s a quiet feeling of desperation. Will you be able to pull over in time before they “sick” all over […]