Blog | Larry H Miller Hyundai Southwest Albuquerque | Near Rio Rancho, Santa Fe & Los Lunas, NM

Summer is finally here and you're probably planning weekend getaways and family road trips. Before you load up your car with your luggage or camping gear, make sure you have these things in your glove compartment and cargo space before you hit the road. Although the list is endless when it comes to things to keep on hand in case of an emergency or accident, here are six things that will keep you and your family safe, hydrated, and protected from the elements.

Safety is paramount when you are on the road. You deserve to have all of the tools you need to stay secure when you are behind the wheel, both in terms of your vehicle’s durability and the advanced features integrated into your driving experience.

If you are driving the 2018 Hyundai Sonata, this vehicle can help inform you about the different safety features and tools that you can use when you are on the road!

On a new moon night on a lonely stretch of desert highway outside Albuquerque, it's just you and your headlights cutting through the impenetrable dark. How far can you see? Far enough ahead to stop if there were a pronghorn, or a deer in the road?  

In the case of many vehicles, the answer is dismal. That's why the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is now testing headlights, and requiring a Good or Acceptable headlight rating to qualify for a Top Safety Pick.

Out of 37 midsize SUVs tested, only 2 were able to earn the highest…

Things are not always as they appear; the 2016 Hyundai Genesis is proof of that. Aggressively styled with a decidedly luxury feel, the Genesis can be had for a surprisingly low cost. Further, for all its sporty flair, this is one Hyundai model that doesn't exactly scream family-friendly; but that's not to say it's not loaded to the gills with the latest in cutting-edge safety technology, like rear cross-traffic alert, lane keep assist, and automatic emergency braking.