The CEO of General Motors – Rick Wagoner – decided to do just that. Instead of enduring the questions from Congress about taking a private jet to the meeting this time, he decided to take a road trip to the nation’s capital in one of the automaker’s fuel-efficient vehicles. His car of choice: the Chevrolet Malibu hybrid.

Wagoner is just one of several officials involved with the automotive industry that is appearing before Congress to make the case for a bailout.

The drive from Detroit to Washington, D.C. is about 10 hours depending on traffic and weather along the way. However, a spokesperson for General Motors said they would not announce when Wagoner was leaving or if he was stopping along the way for security reasons. “There’s a lot of security concerns. There’s also the idea of a circus that we’re trying to avoid,” said the spokesperson.

Now you can travel just like the executives. Simply visit your local Chevrolet dealership and get a Chevrolet Malibu hybrid or one of the many other Chevrolet cars available.

Whether you’re driving to a secluded fishing hole for a few days or whether you’re just taking a quick day out on the lake, fishing can provide opportunities for you to really bond with your kids and pass the hobby along.

On your way, as you ride along in your Chevrolet truck, talk with your kids. Talk with them about water safety, and about how to safely bait a hook.

When you get to the fishing spot, make sure you give some hands-on help. make it a learning time for your kids. Show them how to cast their line, but let them try it on their own, as well.

Make it a positive experience for everyone, too. Set aside your own impatience and frustration. Understand that your kids may get bored. That’s OK; let them do something else for a while. They’ve had the exposure, and they’ll likely want to come back to it another time.

Need a new Chevrolet Truck to take your family fishing? We’ve got the truck you want. Come and see us at your Delran-area Chevrolet dealer today.