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…
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…
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…
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…