Better start practicing your Jeep wave. You’re going to want one of these! The 56th Annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah is happening, and the New York International Auto Show is happening! That means fun news from Jeep. First, let’s talk Easter Jeep Safari. As a Jeep owner, the opportunity to experience this event is…
Traveling with a Pet: Cars and Car Seats for Dogs to Fit Fido’s Style
Get there happily and in style. Traveling around the country is what I do for a living, whether I am traveling to a city for a TV appearance or visiting a new destination to share with my readers. But I don’t travel alone. Meet Molly and Riley. Molly and Riley love traveling. They go on…
The Jeep Wave Isn’t Just a “Hi” Sign From Other Drivers. It’s Membership with Benefits
The “Wave” now signals even more confidence in ownership. I still remember my first “Wave” from another Jeep, it was a pretty exciting experience. The “Jeep Wave” has been a known symbol for Jeep owners, a signal that goes back to early military days when drivers would wave to one another signaling themselves as an…
6 Surprising Reasons You Might Love NASCAR Racing
Drivers, Start Your Engines! The most famous words in NASCAR were said by Austin native Matthew McConaughey at the inaugural COTA Grand Prix NASCAR race in Austin, TX. Road course racing is gaining NASCAR popularity and a lot of firsts happened at the COTA Grand Prix NASCAR road course race. And it reminded me…
Is Your Car Ready For Summer Hiking Trips?
Getting your car ready is the first step to a successful hiking trip. Last year, I decided to get healthy and explore this beautiful country I live in. Hiking Glacier Park was top on my hiking trips list, but I knew I needed to prepare myself for a hike this big. I had no idea…
How to Host a Great Socially-Distant Tailgating Party
The “Big Game” is here, and you want to get out and celebrate. Tailgating is a way to show your backyard culinary skills by throwing everything you need in the back of your truck, or minivan, or SUV, heading to the game, and cooking up the best party of the year. But in a year…
What Drives Keitha Blackburn, Manager, Experiential Marketing At Porsche Cars North America
From aerospace to the fast pace at Porsche Cars North America. You might think that working at Porsche Cars North America would be a thrill in itself. The world class sports cars, the sound of them zipping around the track, the racing leadership, the reputation for innovation. But for Keitha Blackburn, manager of experiential marketing,…
How To Buy A Car With Your Spouse – Without Ending In Divorce
How to buy a car when your husband is a die-hard fan of one brand, and you love another. Women buy 65% of all cars and influence the purchase of another 20%. This is about that 20%: The purchase that we decide on together, even though it’s my car. It’s a large purchase that impacts…
What It Really Costs To Own An Electric Car
Electric cars are all the rage right now—but are they worth it? But for as many people who make the swap to electric, countless others are left wondering if it’s really worth it. Sure, you don’t have to pay for gas, but you still have to pay for a charge. Then there’s the fact that…
Can the VW Atlas and VW Atlas Cross Sport Do it All?
Between family, work and travel, I need a car that can multitask like I do. My first car was a 1980 VW Rabbit, so I’ve always had a soft spot for VW vehicles. All my friends and I would load in it and head to the mall after school. As I became a mom and…