Flying is pricey. Driving is cheaper and easier, but make sure it’s safe, too. Our roads are crowded, tempers are hot and road trips can be stretched by traffic jams, construction and more. And often, there’s no way around it all. So how do you ensure your summer road trip doesn’t become an awful (or tragic)…
Love to Road Trip? How a Dog Seat Belt for Pet Travel Can Help Fido Love The Ride
Yes, you can teach old dogs new tricks. We love to road trip. So does our dog Eli. But he is not a happy traveler when he has to be strapped into a seat restraint. Making this tougher is that many states now have pet restraint laws, from outright dog seat belt laws to charging…
Genesis GV 60 Electric SUV First Drive: The Tech Will Wow You, the Luxury Will Woo You
You’re going to need a smaller handbag. That’s because you don’t actually need a key; all you need is your face and finger to unlock, start and drive this car. Just imagine: No keys to lose. No need to rummage through your bag to make sure you have it. That alone is worth the price…
Electrifying the Auto World on Her Terms: What Drives Her, Linda Zhang, Ford F-150 Lightning Chief Engineer
When you see more possibilities than obstacles, you can change the world. The world of electric cars is about to hit a tipping point. That’s because in 2022 the ultimate smackdown will take place: Rivian will scale up the delivery of R1T pickup trucks, GMC’s Hummer EV pickups will roll into dealerships, and Tesla should…
The Toyota GR 86 Might Be the Best Little Manual Transmission Sports Car on the Road
It comes in automatic, too. If you must. With a starting price of about $27K and all-in at $31K, you’re winning already. And that’s just one of the reasons I’ve long loved this little car: Its elegant shape and classic sports car design instantly win me over. But its drive experience, details and price put the…
The Ford F-150 Lightning is Finally Here and It’s All It’s Said to Be
Especially if you like the strong, silent type. At every level, from the entry Pro model ($39,995+) to the top of the line Platinum edition ($90,874+), this truck is a game changer. It’s powerful, it’s fast, it’s super quiet and only runs on electric power. Finally, the Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck is here…
Distinct, Elegant, Modern, Plush: The 2023 Range Rover Sport Evolves
This is the essence of luxury. The thing about luxury is this: it’s defined by timeless design and updated with and subtle changes. Details are intuitive and light years ahead of the competition. It knows what you want before you want it, and delivers with delight. That’s the idea behind the 2023 Range Rover Sport. The…
All the Golf You Want and None of What You Don’t: 2022 VW Golf R and VW Golf GTI
If you like to have fun behind the wheel, this is for you. Unlike many people who learned to parallel park in a city, I learned to parallel park in the mountains of North Carolina. I’d been able to skip this skill in driver’s education, but if you want to park a car on the…
USED: 2016 Lexus GS F Review: A Performance Sedan For the Girl Who Falls For Bad Boys
But a girl still needs luxury and security. That is not negotiable. If you’re looking for a car that will meet all your creature comfort needs, the Lexus GS F is probably not the car for you. But if you’re the type who loves the thrill of pushing the limits and breaking the rules (slightly, of course)…
The 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: This Value Brand Delivers Even More for the Money
Mitsubishi wants to make you look, and the Eclipse Cross will do the trick. Here’s the thing about Mitsubishi: these are inexpensive work horses that get the job done and last practically forever. For the price, they are hard to beat. But their competitors have largely been doing just that—on design, price, features and more….