Products to Aid in Organizing Your Vehicle

According to research:  

• 89 percent of female drivers say that being organized in their car makes them safer drivers and helps them keep their eyes on the road. If children are organized and have easy access to toys and drinks, they are less likely to distract the driver.

• 30 percent of female drivers surveyed, aged 18-34, say they have either had, or almost had, an accident because they were reaching for or looking for something in their car.
  

• Commuting time has grown 236 percent with the average commute now taking over 26 minutes. With more time spent on the road by the nation's 34 million commercial fleet drivers, there is greater pressure for both domestic and professionals to stay organized in their cars.

Arthur Woolverton, National Sales Manager of Talus Corporation, which owns High Road brand, says"Both retailers and research are telling us that most drivers think of their car as another living space and say there is a constant battle to keep their cars organized. Many are looking for organization in their lives while they're on the go, especially the Taxi Moms."

In response, Talus has developed these new products, which offer solutions for driver organization, entertainment organization, back seat organization, cargo and trunk organization and trash management.

Some of our favorites:

The Kids Car Organizer holds everything needed to keep the kids happy and will put an end to backseat chaos. It's a toy box, a snack bar and with a quick flip, the top converts to a game table. Outside, it's thoughtfully designed with identical sides to hold games, CD players, books and drinks. Padded sides insulate the contents. It fastens securely with the seat belt, and releases quickly whilst on the go. Available at The Busy Woman www.thebusywoman.com

The Front Seat Organizer provides unparalleled flexibility, with three fully reconfigurable dividers, as well as outside pockets for PDAs, notepads, phones, etc. The top flips up to form a tray tat keeps pens, your phone or breakfast from sliding off the seat. Its durable construction will stand up to the toughest daily commute or client road trip. Available at www.organize-everything.com

Leftover coffee? Soft drinks? How do you handle those in your car? Puff 'n Stuff offers an all-in-one solution to keep your car tidy. Now you can have a leakproof trashbag and a standard sized box of tissues within easy reach when you're on the go. Hide the unsightly trash with a snap of the spring-loaded frame. Sealed seams and reinforced, waterproof 600-denier packcloth eliminate leaks and drips. Tuck wipes or drinks into the convenient mesh pockets. Available at The Container Store www.containerstore.com

The car has become like a mobile dining room with family outings, commuting, drive-thru dinners — life on the road can generate a lot of trash. Drivers can now contain the mess with TrashStand Floor Litterbag Compact, a family-sized litterbag. The 600-denier pack cloth is made fully leak-proof with a sealed vinyl liner that wipes clean with a swipe. The sturdy lid can be closed to hide the mess and it cleans up with just a wipe. It holds up to two gallons of trash! Available at www.Cargogear.com

Pack your drinks, snacks and lunch in this innovative Car Cooler and you'll never settle for drive-thru again. Designed with the driver in mind, hand side flaps let you reach inside without taking your eyes off the road. Hangs from the headrest and can be reached by the driver whether it's in the front or back. One-handed access, easy-clean surface and a sturdy lid. Of course, it's leakproof too! For more information on where to find, visit www.highroadorganizers.com

Research by Travel Industry Association of America and Data from Harris Interactive, the US Census and leading publications.

For more information on these products, High Road Organizers