What do you look for in a car? Comfort? Price? Looks? Environmental friendliness? For me, the 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV checks all those boxes and more. But here are five features that are a standout for me. 1. It’s an Electric Car–With a Hybrid Gas Engine and a 32 Mile All Electric Range I love…
Game Changer: Scholarship Allows Texas veteran Joins Ford Service Department
One Texas veteran has an extra reason to be thankful this holiday season. James Brown received the surprise of his life this week. The Ford Motor Company announced Brown as the recipient of a full two-year scholarship to the Ford Automotive Student Service Educational Training (ASSET) program, which trains Ford’s service technicians. James Brown is…
7 Things I Love About the Infiniti QX80 Luxury SUV
Sometimes luxury is a need not a want (don’t judge me). If you’re shopping for a full-size luxury SUV — or even if you’re just curious to read whether or not a full-size luxury SUV is a fit for your life — check out the 2020 Infiniti QX80 in action. Lots of room, lots of…
Meet the 2021 Buick Encore, Your City-Ready Luxury SUV
Meet the Buick Encore, the marque’s compact luxury SUV. Looking for a subcompact SUV for city driving? Put the 2021 Buick Encore on your short list of cars to test drive. It’s small without seeming small. It’s sporty, and very tech forward. I give this one an A for being so darn fun to drive…
I Drove a Jeep Gladiator Rubicon and Now I Get It
I apologize to every Jeep owner I ever rolled my eyes at when they were talking about their Jeep. I get it now. I get why Jeep people are so passionate about their Jeeps. It was something I didn’t understand until I got behind the wheel of the 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon but once…
Why Do People Buy Luxury SUVs? The 2020 Acura RDX Answers That Question
If you don’t know why people drive luxury SUVs, I’m about to tell you. Before I drove the 2020 Acura RDX, I wasn’t convinced that luxury SUVs were really worth the luxury price tag. I like luxury everywhere in my life – when it comes to clothing brands or travel, I’m all in with the…
2019 Toyota Highlander: Why it Makes the Best Travel Car EVER (and is Just Plain Awesome)
When you meet a Toyota owner, you’ll learn one thing fast: these people love their cars. Like love, love, love. When it’s time for a Toyota owner to get a new car (which isn’t very often because every Toyota owner I know hangs on to their car because of the superior quality) they get…wait for it…another…
The Best Movie Soundtracks to Rock Out in your Car With
A car is a sound studio on wheels, after all. I sing loudly, off-key, and if I don’t remember all the words? It’s all good…I just make something up that sounds appropriate. Or, inappropriate if the mood strikes me. I do my best car singing when I’m alone, behind the wheel. My husband doesn’t always…
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid: 8 Reasons to Love It
Think you’re not or will never be a minivan owner? I get it. There are a lot of legit reasons to not want to drive a minivan but there are a lot of reasons where it makes sense, too. Check out this list of reasons to love the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid and see if…
The 2021 Hyundai Palisade Is the Ultimate People Mover
If you haven’t heard much about the Hyundai Palisade, you get a pass. It’s still sort of the new kid in town. 2020 was is first model year, and Palisades have definitely proven their popularity—dealers have trouble keeping them in stock! Now, the Palisade is back and better than before for 2021. We drive a…