Safety features are designed to help you drive better. If they don’t drive you nuts. They beep. They buzz. They light up and flash. They take some of the weight off the driver when it comes to safety features in cars and sometimes they jump right in and take the wheel. Advanced safety technologies are…
Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda 3 : Economical Compact Sedan Wars
Decisions, decisions, decisions. Here’s how to decide. They’re both good looking sedans, they’re economical both at the pump and on the sticker, so it’ll come down to your personal brand preference. The Mazda3 and the Hyundai Elantra are equally stylish, compact, and even when loaded with features, affordable. I would certainly have a difficult time…
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…
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…
Cadillac XT5: Luxury Gadgets that Make Driving Comfortable and Fun
These details will make you feel special. Because you ARE! The Cadillac XT5 is so loaded with convenience features, beautiful design, and technology that it’s no surprise the luxury brand Cadillac is behind the design. But beyond the beautiful design there is lots of space for cargo (what every mom wants) and it’s packed with…
Kia Telluride vs. Hyundai Palisade: These Brand NEW 3-row SUVs Are on 🔥
But which one should I consider? Sisters from a different mister, the Hyundai Palisade and 2020 Kia Telluride have a lot in common. I had a chance to drive both recently and with the two both making their debut into the 3-row-SUV space recently, I wanted to get a closer look. You see, I drive a…
6 Reasons The 2020 Range Rover Evoque Will Make it on to Your Bucket List Too
This has been on mine for years. I don’t know what started the fantasy or how this car brand made it on to my top 10 in life list or why it conjures up ‘Look Ma, I made it!” vibes for me, but it does. Luxury, speed, perfect for the city while being completely capable…
Jeep Gladiator: Let’s Go Off-Roading
I’m not rugged or outdoorsy. I don’t like to camp, and I never go hiking. I’m scared of a lot of things that would be considered adventurous. You’ll never find me zip-lining or cliff diving. I’m just not that kind of gal. I have only ever gone ‘off-road’ driving once before in Detroit at the…
Putting the New Michelin X-Ice Winter Tires to the Ultimate Test: Driving in Quebec
Testing winter tires in a blizzard? That’s one way to know how they perform! In Montreal, Quebec, most days in February are cold, there is snow on the ground and it’s, well, Winter. This February was no different, apart from the day of the official media launch of the new Michelin X-Ice winter tires we…
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…