Rideshare is great… until it isn’t. Who didn’t shiver with familiar dread when we heard the news last year of college girls being targeted and murdered by fake Uber drivers? It’s unnerving, but necessary: Getting into a stranger’s car for a ride home, to the airport or to a friend’s house. But thanks to apps–the…
How to Get the Best Smile From Your Kid, Ever: Kids Ride On Cars
There’s nothing like the thrill of a new car. Even if you’re three. Close your eyes and think about the first time you saw a kids ride-on car pull up in your neighborhood. I’ll never forget my Barbie Jeep, which I later traded in for a Barbie convertible. That’s when I knew I loved cars….
Capability. Comfort. Lots of Yee-haw! Meet the 2019 Texas Truck Rodeo Winners
Texas is the ultimate proving ground. These are the trucks (and SUVs) that ruled. Ram won the Truck of Texas award again, while Kia wowed as the overall SUV of Texas at the Texas Auto Writers Association’s annual Texas Truck Rodeo in October. 54 different trucks and SUVs vied for the coveted awards juried by…
Does Your Car Really Need Premium Fuel?
Here’s the key: is premium required? Or simply recommended? If premium is recommended, but not required, you could save a few bucks – or more– every time you fill up the car. But you need to know if your car really needs premium. If it does and you use regular fuel, do you risk damaging…
Which Acura SUV is Right for Me: RDX VS MDX?
One is a two row and one is a three row. Let’s think this one out together, shall we? The Acura MDX, even though it is a three row, it doesn’t drive like that. It drives like a sleek and effortless midsize SUV. The handling is great for moving throughout highway and city driving. The…
2019 Volkswagen Arteon: Gucci Taste with an Urban Outfitters Budget
Luxury on a budget can be a challenge. Enter the Volkswagen Arteon. If you’re seeking the luxe lines of an Audi for a Volkswagen price, the Volkswagen Arteon is place to explore. Starting at $35,845, it is a luxurious car with an attainable budget. The Arteon taps its family DNA, mirroring the look of the…
What Drives Her: Brehanna Daniels Is Paving the Way for Women in NASCAR’s Pit Road
NASCAR is still dominated by white guys. But not for long. But Brehanna Daniels broke the glass ceiling by becoming the first African American female pit crew member. Right before the next decade begins, it’s poignant to see how this rising star switched up her career path with an unexpected opportunity: NASCAR. Brehanna is just…
The Antidote to the SUV: Top 10 Reasons Why I Love the Kia Soul GT
The 2020 Kia Soul GT Turbo is the perfect car for young hip moms (like me). And I don’t mean like the “cool mom” from “Mean Girls.” It’s versatile for a number of reasons you may not even know that you needed just yet. Whether you’re gearing up for a family road trip or simply…
Safety, Good Driving, Speed: What My Mom Taught Me About Cars
You were right about everything, mom. My mom loves fast cars. Naturally, her favorite is a Maserati and she’s not too picky with the model, as long as she can drive it on a race track. Her first car was a Ford Mustang, so when it was time for me to get a car, that’s what…