I have three teen daughters, so I know “family cars.” I know family cars from experience. I’ve owned a station wagon (yes, you read that right), two minivans, a large SUV, a couple of sedans and a hatchback, even a fully electric car. But never a pick-up truck. Driving the RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Limited recently…
A Quicker Heartbeat and a Bigger Grin: The Hyundai Elantra N and Kona N are Here
I don’t know of any other car that has grin mode, do you? “It’s not about power or RPMs,” says Albert Bierman, president, and head of research and development of Hyundai and Kia Motors, “It’s all about the grin on your face and your heartbeat” when he spoke passionately about the all-new 2022 Hyundai Elantra…
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250: the Luxury Handbag You Didn’t Know You Needed
Clean lines, contrast stitching, Alcantara suede, supple leather … it all sounds a lot like a luxe handbag, doesn’t it? Just like that high-end purse you didn’t know you needed, s ios the Mercedes-Benz Lifestyle Coupe, the 2020 CLA 250. The design refresh and bold new colors, like this Damin Blue, which I adore, makes…
Can a Race Car Driver Make the Electric Car Switch? Annika Carter Takes the VW ID.4 On the Road to Find Out
Annika Carter was honestly, and pleasantly, surprised. When a race driver like Annika Carter thinks about a car for daily life, her thoughts focus on a traditional gas car with an internal combustion engine as her go-to. The 25-year-old former medical student and now race driver thought an electric vehicle could never work for her…
The Fun-to-Drive Hyundai Kona Electric Helps to Save the Planet (and Your Money)
And you’ll look good doing it! We’ve been hearing a lot about climate change for the past year (or more!), especially with Greta Thunberg making waves all over the world as an environmental advocate. Did you know that a typical passenger vehicle emits about 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year? Carbon dioxide is…
Can an EV Work as a Family Car? The Car Mom Puts the VW ID.4 to the Test
Kids. Car seats. Costco. Date night. How did the VW ID.4 measure up? Kelly Stumpe, the Car Mom, knows this routine well. She regularly tests out cars for her audience of moms who also have kids, work, routines and errands on their weekly to-do list. We asked Kelly Stumpe, aka @The_Car_Mom, to spend a week…
The 10 Best Small SUVs (With Small-ish Price Tags) for Weekend Adventure
We’ve rounded up 10 of the best small SUVs for you. You live in the city. But on the weekends, you’re all about being off the grid and under the stars. We get it. You need adventure to balance the weekday grind, a car that has all the phone and tech connectivity to keep you…
Do You Need Winter Tires? How, and What to Know
Stay safe out there. While we’re dreaming of spring flowers poking up through the ground, winter is far from over; we still have cold and unpredictable weather ahead. And with all the super storms this year, I find myself wondering if I should have invested in winter tires or “snow tires” for my vehicle. But…
Towing for Family Adventure: Campers, Boats and Jet Skis, Oh My!
📸 Erica Mueller Let’s haul. Summer means towing all the things! It’s summer, and we’re in a pandemic, which means more homegrown fun than ever. We need towing for family adventures. Find a private campground or lake near home and a weekend adventure is close by. We’ve rounded up all of the best hauling and…
2019 Ford Expedition: Large Towing Capacity and Tons of Interior Space
This truck can haul! The Ford Expedition is a huge people mover with power for towing and it’s ready to take your family on an adventure! The Expedition can seat up to 8 if you opt for the second-row bench seating (versus two center-row captains chairs), and has towing capability of 9,200 lbs with the heavy…