Why should anyone drive a manual on today’s roads? They are complicated, cumbersome and inconvenient. A design feature from the olden days of the automobile. With the overwhelming majority now tilting towards automatic vehicles, it looks like the days of the manual are over. I did not always drive a stick shift, but after I…
Leasing vs. Buying a Car: Which is Better for Families?
Is leasing a car a better alternative than buying for families? In the not too distant past, it was companies that leased cars. It was an easy way to get a tax write-off and ensure executives and employees could tool around town in the latest models. Today, about one-third of new vehicles are leased rather…
2019 Cadillac XT4: Luxury Keeps Everyone Happy. And That Matters
Guest post by Tomika Bryant Space and luxury in the 2019 Cadillac XT4 keep everyone happy when quarters are close and the road is long. We are no strangers to long road trips but, it can become difficult to ensure everyone is comfortable. Because all people think of is “How far is it?” or…
What Drives Her: Lara Harrington, Honda US Chief Engineer is Focused on What You Want in a Car
This is why you love Honda SUVs. By LeeAnn Radonski As Lara Harrington looked out over her graduating class at Ohio State University, one thing was clear: out of the 100 Aeronautical Engineers who just received their diplomas, she saw only three women. Did she feel out of place? “No,” she confidently answers, “I grew…
Taking the Long Way Home, Intentionally, in the Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
Finally getting off the road, and seeing what I’d missed before On a recent road trip home, I decided to take the Pacific Coast Highway to my hometown of Cupertino, California. Toyota handed me the keys to the new 2018 4-Runner TRD Pro and it was the perfect opportunity to opt for the scenic route. We woke up at…
Surprising Style and Grace in the 2019 Toyota Avalon
I’m not a full-size sedan person, so this one caught me by surprise. By Jessica Doll, HejDoll.com I grew up around cars. My grandpa raced cars, my dad was into cars and in high school I hung out with the car club. I have taken a few autocross lessons and had fun. I like to drive!…
The Toyota Tacoma Then (Monster Truck!) and Now: Luxury and Capability for Adventures
I have a confession to make: I’m a truck girl. by Amanda Rodriguez, Dude Mom. Not just because I’m a mom of dudes and I spend a lot of time with boys. But because I learned to drive in a pickup truck. Not just any truck, but a Toyota Tacoma stick shift that my dad…
You’ve Got Horses. You’ve Got Boats. You’ve Got RVs. You Need a Heavy Duty Truck
Guest post by Heather Hills The 2020 GMC Sierra HD Makes Towing All that a Breeze. Just like the wind coming off the Sierra Nevada Mountains, GMC has created a breeze–for towing, that is, with the new 2020 GMC Sierra HD and Sierra Denali HD. Both of these trucks are heavy duty trucks designed for…
Can You Buy Tires Online? What You Need to Know, And What We Learned
No mystery, just great service. Isn’t that the best? Guest post by Anna Mae Trievel I hated shopping for car tires so much that the last time I needed new tires, I just bought a new car. In my defense, my car was 11 years old with over 100,000 miles, so it probably made sense…
The Perfect Family Car: Toyota Sequoia
Kids. Travel. Singing at the top of our lungs (Yes, that’s us you hear!). By Jasmine Risso, Simply Real Moms As a mom of three, I have struggled with finding the right vehicle for my family. I need an SUV that can fit all of us comfortably, can drive us around safely, and that keeps…