The arrival of the Ford Bronco was a highlight of 2021. But after a week-long test drive, I wasn’t sure it was the car for me. There are a lot of things we could say about 2021. Perhaps it didn’t live up to our expectations of getting back to normal, but it did bring us…
The 2023 Toyota Sequoia, a Favorite Family SUV, Is Back With a New Look And Even More Muscle
If you like a big SUV, there’s a lot to like in the 2023 Toyota Sequoia. The long-awaited redesign of Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV is finally here and it has created a lot of buzz. We got to see it in person when it was announced to the media and just couldn’t wait to get behind the…
USED: 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure Review: Is This Bestseller the Best Compact SUV?
You Will Want to Trade in Your Sedan. When our family needed a reliable vehicle with a good fuel economy for my husband’s daily commute, we ended up with a sedan. We were never really the sedan type. Our Camry’s 34mpg had been a lifesaver (and budget saver!) for many years, but I’ve found…
2021 Subaru Ascent: The 3-Row SUV Dreams Are Made Of
Can the small Subaru Ascent replace a do-it-all SUV? Two weeks before I got to drive this SUV, a friend of mine bought one to replace her Tahoe, which she’s used for years to haul her family of 6 around and to pull a small food truck trailer. My interest was piqued for sure. How…
Why Correct Driving Position Matters: Driving Safety Lessons From Fiat and Skip Barber Racing School
Forget everything you know about 10 and 2. You know you’ve heard it a hundred times. “Keep both hands on the wheel. 10 and 2.” You’ve probably even drilled this into your kids’ heads as you’ve taught them to drive. But according to the professionals, this is not the correct driving position. But where your…
Goodbye Sedan. Hello Family Pickup Truck. Why the 2018 F-150 Power Stroke Diesel Will Replace Your Family Car.
30MPG. In a pickup truck. With room for everything. ???? Our family recently got to spend a week with the brand new 2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke Diesel Platinum Supercrew edition pickup. We didn’t have any big plans the week of the loan, so we decided to just use it as we would if it were ours……
2019 Ford Raptor Pickup Truck: This Off-Road Beast is Lust Worthy on Every Level
Find me a red dirt road and I’ll show you a truck that can take it. Finally getting to drive the Ford Raptor pickup truck was a literal dream come true for me. I happened to be one of the lucky ones, years ago, at Ford’s big media day in Detroit the day this truck…
Why Girls Love Trucks, and How the Best Trucks Make Us Feel
Not every girl dreams of owning a pickup truck. But they should. Some ladies choose vehicles based on what’s practical for their current stage of life, or what they think looks fashionable. But a lot of girls love trucks, and for these women, considering anything else for their next purchase would seem like a compromise!…
2019 Ram Heavy Duty Trucks for Women Who Trailer
Some Women are in it for the Long Haul! We’ll be the first to admit, we don’t all tow trailers and haul big loads on a daily basis. But, for those of you who do, the truck you drive needs to not only do the job but be comfortable and pretty too, right? We recently…
2022 Texas Auto Roundup Winners: Family Car of Texas Plus My Personal Favorites
The annual Texas Auto Roundup is where the Texas Auto Writers’ Association decides their favorite cars. Each year members of the Texas Auto Writers Association gather to drive and rate new vehicles. Here are the 2022 Texas Auto Roundup Winners including, but not limited to, the family car of Texas, CUV of Texas, and Performance…