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…
The Best Cars for Getting Off the Grid and Back to Nature
Sometimes you just gotta get away. I am a Jeep girl and always have been. I had a Jeep Wrangler that was great for getting up in the mountains and hitting the trails. It had a lot of space for all of our gear and it handled the rough roads as well as the city…
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…
Is Going Keyless The Smart Choice? The Apple CarKey May Make it Possible
The Apple CarKey. 📸 BMW Only a few automakers are offering apps to go keyless – but not for long. Car keys are becoming obsolete in some vehicles. But is going keyless the smart choice? How do you feel about that? Would you still carry your keys with you, or trust the smarts in your…
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,…
It’s National Dress Up Your Pet Day!
Hooray! It’s National Dress Up Your Pet Day! Who knew there was a day for dressing up your pet? My Molly loves to get dressed up before we hit the road, she thinks everyone can see her in her car seat. Whether it’s dresses, PJ’s, jackets, or just a bow for their hair, you name…
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…
Is This the End of the Sedan? No, They’re Just Not As Popular (Right Now, Anyway)
They’re less expensive, fun to drive and 5 million are sold each year. So why are pundits predicting the end of the sedan? Bigger, badder, more room, more power, however you call it, that is what people want in a car, right? Add capability in snow and rough roads, flexible seating, more cargo area and…
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 it, and this really came in handy driving the dirt roads of Michigan. Even…
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…