If Lululemon had a car mate, the Lexus NX300 would be it. My family and I recently made a trip to the west coast to spend a week sightseeing and living the California life. During our trip we drove the 2019 Lexus NX 300 F Sport, a compact luxury SUV, which was a perfect fit…
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2019 Lexus NX 300 F Sport, ‘Athluxury’ in An SUV
If Lululemon had a car mate, the Lexus NX300 would be it. My family and I recently made a trip to the west coast to spend a week sightseeing and living the California life. During our trip we drove … [Read More...]
The 2019 Toyota RAV4 Limited is Everything You Want in a Small SUV
I just couldn't turn down the chance to review the redesigned 2019 Toyota RAV4. We love the Toyota RAV4. We have written about it a lot in the past. But when I was asked if I might like to test drive … [Read More...]
Gotta Get Away? 5 Ways Car Camping Has You Covered
Camping is one of those outdoor activities that everyone wants to do but don't get around to planning. Topping the list of excuses is lack of equipment, knowledge and time. Truth be told, camping is … [Read More...]
Teen Drivers: What You Should Know When The Car Breaks Down
We tell our teen drivers not to text and drive, speed, or drink and drive. But have you told your teen what to do if there actually is an emergency? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety … [Read More...]
How to Prep Your Car for a Beach Trip
Summertime brings along warmer temperatures, longer days and lots of sunshine. If you’re planning a beach trip this summer, there are some things you should know about preparing your car for it. … [Read More...]
Road Trips You Should Take this Summer According to Your Sign
Summer is almost here and it's the perfect time to plan for road trips! But when it comes to planning, your personality can have a lot to do with your travel choices. Maybe you're an adventurous … [Read More...]
2019 Cadillac Escalade: Why you Want a Luxury SUV
When the Cadillac Escalade first came on the scene about 20 years ago, I thought it was ridiculous. Also, how have 20 years gone by that fast? But, when I first saw the Escalade, Cadillac's first … [Read More...]
Does Your Car Really Need Premium Fuel?
Here's the key: is premium required? Or simply recommended? If premium is recommended, but not required, you could save a few bucks – or more– every time you fill up the car. But you need to know if … [Read More...]
The Chevy Blazer is Back and More Bad-Ass Than Ever
Chevy calls the Blazer the "Camaro of SUVs." We like that! It's eye-catching and bold, bolder than its predecessor – one of the original SUVs on the road – that went out of production in 2005. But … [Read More...]
To Dads Everywhere on Father’s Day: Teach Someone to Drive a Manual Transmission
Thank you for all you do. Now, do this. We all appreciate you for your contributions, your support and how you’ve helped shape the people we’ve become. But there’s one more thing we think you should … [Read More...]
I Love Cars. Thank You, Dad
Celebrating my dad, the mechanic. I knew how to change a tire before I could drive, and I knew how to change the oil if I really needed to. My dad, who worked for Toyota for 30 years, made sure of … [Read More...]
Fiat Abarth Celebrates its 70th Anniversary with the 2019 Abarth 124 Spider
I hope I look and run this good when I'm 70! And it's an anniversary that should be celebrated! Founded by Italo-Austrian Carlo Abarth (pronounced Ahhh-barth) in 1949, Abarth & C. S.P.A. is an … [Read More...]
Tesla’s Model 3: Clean Energy … Dirty Fingers???
It doesn't have an automatic-opening trunk. But this quick work-around lets me open it with my phone! When I hear the word Tesla, I think about the car of the future, right here, right now. Tesla … [Read More...]
The Re-tooled 2019 Honda Civic Made Me Feel Like a Kid Again!
It's official... I'm 22 again driving my Honda Civic on the SoCal coast. Okay not really, but I sure felt like it when I was behind the wheel of the 2019 Honda Civic. A lot has been upgraded to … [Read More...]
Decoding Car Design: How Jeep’s DNA Sets the Stage for Off Road Life
Jeeps are distinctive. But it’s the dedication to the details that keeps them so. When I ask Jeep owners if they’ve found all the Easter Eggs in their Jeep I often get a quizzical look. What? … [Read More...]
Follow These Tips to Learn How to Discretely Change Clothes in the Car
Become a ninja clothes changer. When's the last time that you found yourself crunched on time but really needed to change out of one outfit to the next? Instead of losing even more time of trying to … [Read More...]
5 Car Maintenance Checklist Tips to Save You Time and Money
Save time and money. It's easy when you know. We all know the recommended schedule for oil changes and tire rotations, but are you as confident about the recommendations for the other car … [Read More...]
Cadillac XT4: A Demure Luxury SUV with Tons of Style
The Cadillac XT4's style is on point. All I had to do was browse through my thirty-plus photos of this beauty and I quickly found MORE than ten things that I loved about the style of the … [Read More...]
How Do You Build a Luxury Brand? Put Your Best Customer In Charge
What Drives Her: Joy Falotico, President of Lincoln Motor Company and Chief Marketing Officer, Ford The industrial-chic Milk Studios in Los Angeles was abuzz last November as Lincoln SUVs graced the … [Read More...]
The Michelin Tire of the Future is Here: The Uptis is Sustainable, Puncture-Proof, Airless and Will be on GM’s Cars Shortly
Isn’t innovation great? You need good tires on your car, of course. But the waste that they represent is a daunting problem. Hundreds of millions of pounds of rubber and steel-reinforced tires are … [Read More...]