They’re still your babies, after all. It seems like yesterday my toddlers were happily zooming around in their plastic cars. Suddenly I have two teen drivers behind the wheel of 4,000+ pounds of steel. My 15 year old daughter just got her temp permit and is raring to go. My 17 year old son passed…
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Exploring Global Dining at Intersect by Lexus
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The 2020 Hyundai Sonata: K-Beauty Comes to Life In This Elegantly Redesigned Sedan
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2019 Dodge Durango SRT Review: The Powerful, Fun to Drive SUV that the Entire Family Will Love
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What Car Would Your Favorite Game of Thrones Characters Drive?
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Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw – In Theaters, August 2nd
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The Mom Boss Secret Weapon? The Car Office!
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Why Your Car Shopping Should Be Done at the 2019 New York Auto Show
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Car Fragrance: Aromatherapy in the Car without the Luxury Price Tag
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2019 Ford Raptor Pickup Truck: This Off-Road Beast is Lust Worthy on Every Level
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How to Get Your Car Ready for Spring Showers
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I went to Korea and Discovered the Soul of Kia and Hyundai, Korea’s Car Kings
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The All New 2020 Ford Escape: A Redesigned Hybrid SUV for Where Life Takes You
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2019 Ford Ranger Pickup Truck: The Crowd Favorite is Back!
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