We Don’t Think About the Essentials We Need Until We NEED Them. When you think about what to keep in your car, what items come to mind? Of course, a phone charger, extra change, jumper cables, and your cell phone come to mind, but what else SHOULD be in your car? You never think about the…
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10 Things You Should Keep in the Car
We Don’t Think About the Essentials We Need Until We NEED Them. When you think about what to keep in your car, what items come to mind? Of course, a phone charger, extra change, jumper cables, and … [Read More...]
Mini Wants to Give Your Kid a Hand with College: Best Car For College Students
College is expensive. Mini’s Oxford Edition eases the pain. I have a kid in college, so I get it. The idea of adding $20,000 or $30,000 to the college bill is difficult, maybe even impossible. But … [Read More...]
What is the True Cost of Hybrid Driving? We Put Three Popular Hybrids to the Test
Hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars may save you money... But how much? Hybrid cars are my latest obsession. I'll soon be in the market for a new car and the idea of rarely paying for gas is very … [Read More...]
Ram 1500 is Crowned the Best Truck of Texas at the Texas Truck Rodeo
If there’s one place they know trucks, it’s Texas. Every fall, the Texas Auto Writers Association gets its members together for two days of driving, off roading and testing trucks, as well as SUVs … [Read More...]
The Value of Good Design Exhibition at the MOMA Features a Classic Fiat 500
Though She Be But Little, She is One Fierce Little Ride! A new exhibition at the MOMA highlights objects, furniture, appliances and more made in the late '30s up into the '50s. Each piece is special … [Read More...]
What Are You Doing This Valentine’s Day? The 2019 Chicago Auto Show Is the Perfect Date Night
And the place to celebrate date nights of the past — with your family! Baby, it's cold outside. Shed those layers and get your steps in a warm, carpeted environment with your honey. The Chicago Auto … [Read More...]
5 African-American Women Trailblazers in the Automotive Industry
When we think about the automotive world, we initially think male-dominance. This is true for the most part, there are several women trailblazers leaving a huge imprint on this industry. With that … [Read More...]
What Are the Best Cars and Trucks? Meet the Cars.com Best Of 2019 Award Winners
Cars.com editors recognize the best cars they drove this year. And they even bought the one they liked the best! If you’re going to spend several years and many tens of thousands of miles in a car, … [Read More...]
2019 Auto Show Fashion: What the Product Specialists are Wearing
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2020 Mercedes Benz GLE: This 3-Row Luxury SUV Keeps Getting Better and Better
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Best Places to Hide Valentine’s Day Surprise Gifts in the Car
I Love a Good Surprise, Don't You? Valentine’s Day is all about love, romance, and special surprises! Instead of the typical dinner and exchange of cards in the evening, why not surprise your … [Read More...]
2019 Buick Regal TourX: The Luxury Adventure Wagon You Didn’t Know You Needed
Seriously, though. Did you know Buick made a station wagon? No, we're not talking about the Enclave. That's a crossover. This is a true station wagon, complete with the low profile, hatchback, and a … [Read More...]
9 Women Who Changed and Influenced the Automobile Industry
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2018 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid: Space, Comfort and Tech for Plenty of Plug-n-Play
How Do 50 Miles to the Gallon Sound? How About 100 MPG? And How About Happy Price Tag? The 2018 Kia Niro PHEV is one of only a handful of plug-in hybrid SUVs on the market, and definitely among the … [Read More...]
The Self-Driving Car Is Here. What You Need to Know From the Company That’s Making it Happen
How is this Possible? There are so many questions surrounding the future of self-driving cars that it can be a confusing morass to try and untangle. When will it happen? Will cars really drive … [Read More...]
The Best Super Bowl Ads? The Car Commercials!
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Meet the Hot and Spicy Audi TT RS Quattro
Are you sure I can't keep this one? Every Wednesday, for the past three years, I have received a new car to test drive and review. If you’ve seen my social media feeds, you’ll notice my reviews run … [Read More...]
How to KonMari Your Car and Spark Joy
Yes, a clean car can bring joy. You Might Have Heard of Marie Kondo. Tidying expert, best-selling author, and star of her own Netflix series, Marie Kondo has helped thousands of people organize … [Read More...]
What’s Driving Your Career This Year? Join Us at the Chicago Auto Show and Jump Start Your Journey!
Need a little inspiration? If so, we’re here for you! It’s the conundrum that pesters us all, especially when we are starting off in a new career: How do we follow our passions in a business where … [Read More...]
How to Survive Driving in Snow and Not Stress Out
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