Losing control of your car is frightening. Learning how to react could save your life. Have you ever rounded a corner too fast and felt your car slipping a bit on the road? Or perhaps you hit a spot of wet pavement and hydroplaned, skating across the water after losing touch with the pavement. Either…
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: An SUV With All the Right Stuff
Ok, here’s why I needed to drive the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and why you should, too. I’ve gotta say I was a little skeptical of a plugin electric hybrid (PHEV) SUV. Would it really feel like a sports utility vehicle I could load the family into for a camping trip, or would I constantly whine…
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!…
2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro: The Multi-Tool of the Truck World
Looking for a little escape from the stress of work and life? Hop into a small pickup truck like the 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and leave the pavement. In the middle of a really hard day this week I did just that, speeding all over our 4 acres in this fun little truck. Driving…
Gardening: How to Prepare Your Car the Season
Spring has sprung and we’re ready for some gardening! But a quick trip to the nursery can result in a very dirty car full of leaves and soil. So, how do you prepare your car for the gardening season and avoid those big messes? The trick is being prepared so that even unplanned purchases don’t…
2020 Toyota Sienna: 8 Reasons Why the Minivan is Still the King of Family Vehicles
Coming from a die-hard truck and SUV family, a minivan has always been the furthest thing from my wishlist when it comes to a family car. My mom friends rave about their minivans, so a few years ago I decided we’d rent one for the annual family vacation. Boy are minivans nice for road trips!…
2020 Ram 1500 Eco-Diesel Pickup Truck: Eco and Family Friendly
Did you ever think you’d hear the words Ram 1500 eco-diesel, fuel-efficient, and family car in the same sentence? Something happens when you go from a family of 4 to a family of 5. Suddenly the sedan and any small to mid-size SUV is out of the question. If you can manage a 2-row SUV…
Just the Facts: 2020 Ram 1500 Eco-Diesel, Rebel Edition Crew Cab
We recently spent some quality time in the 2020 Ram 1500 Eco-Diesel Rebel pickup truck. We’d driven this before at a few events, but we hadn’t tested it out for a full week, with the family and day to day life. So while we already knew we really liked this truck, we were pleasantly surprised…
2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty: Power to Tow, Room for All
When you need to haul loads or pull trailers on a regular basis, you need a big truck. And it’s not just the size of the truck that matters, but the size of the engine too. The 2019 Ford F-250 may not look a lot bigger than its very popular cousin, the F-150 but it’s…
Just the Facts: 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4×4 Crew Cab King Ranch
Sometimes bigger is better. And sometimes you need more than just a full-size pickup truck because your daily life includes towing or hauling large loads, you start looking at trucks that can do more. The 2019 Ford F-250 is one of those trucks. Read Our Full Review of the F-250 Super Duty [LINK] What This…