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About Kim S.

Kim Smith is a 30-something-year-old wife and do-it-all mom of two beautiful daughters; her rainbow babies. As if working full-time isn’t enough, Kim owns Beauty and the Bump NYC, a mom blog where she writes about the things that she finds beautiful: her love of family, travel, food and more. She also shares her love of cars on her other site What Drives Kim As a contributor to A Girl’s Guide to Cars, Kim shares her love for cars by providing helpful tips and car reviews from the perspective of a modern working millennial mom.

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Auto Industry, Automotive Industry Leader
February 11, 2026
We know this: Women and Black leaders are underrepresented in the auto industry. But, there are many who breaking down…
January 11, 2026
Working with Ford dealership technicians revealed how important it is to learn proper winter car care, and what to look…
January 7, 2026
My week with the 2025 VW ID.Buzz sparked a meaningful conversation about creativity, accessibility, and balance.
November 22, 2025
Babies, toddlers, and kids in your car can make it seem impossible to stay organized and clean. Here are the…
Two Toddlers Enjoying The Gv80'S Large Sunroof, Which Helps Ease Car Sickness
September 7, 2025
After watching my nephew's family deal with his chronic car sickness, you could say I've learned from the best. Here…
August 27, 2025
The 2025 Lincoln Navigator isn't just luxurious, it's clever—and it fits right into mom life. So much so, my kids…
August 22, 2025
The 2025 VW ID. Buzz turned a skeptic into a fanatic in a week. Automakers, take note: The 1st Edition…
August 18, 2025
Standing in IMS Museum's Gasoline Alley helped me realize that my 2024 Acura MDX Advance has more in common with…
August 6, 2025
In the documentary "Just Hands," Torsten Gross adapted to make racing his life, redefining what's possible and our view of…
July 31, 2025
Electric SUVs promise to be the future of family hauling, but can they handle the chaos of real mom life?…