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…
Demystifying Safety Features in Cars… By Auto Maker
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…
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…
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…
2020 Mercedes Benz A220: the Entry-Level Luxury Car that’s Compact and Jam Packed
Though she be but little…she packs a bunch of cool features. Meet the 2020 Mercedes Benz A220, an entry-level luxury car that’s compact and jam-packed sedan is the entry-level option that gets your foot in the door to own your very own iconic luxury ‘Benz’. You can drive this compact sedan off the lot for…
Lincoln: Nautilus Versus Corsair, Take Your Pick
Nautilus versus Corsair. Which one’s right for you? Lincoln isn’t just your grandpa’s car any longer, they’ve seriously stepped up their game and are creating beautiful, sleek and sexy crossovers now. Let’s talk about the two 5-passenger crossovers, the Lincoln Nautilus versus the Lincoln Corsair. I fell in love with the Nautilus at the Vancouver…
Portland Auto Show 2020: What to See this Year!
This year’s Portland Auto Show is jam-packed with everything from ride and drives to appearances. And, shopping! Car shopping, that is, which is the best kind. Imagine: no sales pressure, the chance to check out all the new car features and trained product specialists who can answer your questions. Plus, test drives, drive simulators, video…
2020 Mercedes Benz A220 AMG: Just the Facts
The 2020 Mercedes Benz A220 is Compact but Jam-packed! There is much to love about the Compact entry-level 2020 Mercedes Benz A220 sedan. In Canada, you can also get the hatchback version (not available in the US), but since 2018 the A220 sedan is new to North America and the first in the Mercedes-Benz line-up…