College is expensive. Mini’s Oxford Edition eases the pain. I have a kid in college, so I get it. The idea of adding $20,000 or $30,000 to the college bill is difficult, maybe even impossible. But the reality is that if you want your student to work, to reduce expenses by living off campus, to…
Be Safe, Smart and Prepared On the Road: Winter Driving Tips
Tip #1: Good driving is your best defense. But there are other ways, too. About this time every year I start to wonder if not investing in winter tires was a mistake. When snow is in the forecast I rush to the grocery store before the storm starts to stock up on essentials, and then…
Girls Night Out at the Chicago Auto Show with Toyota
Is there a better way to car shop than with 100 of your besties? Disclosure: This post and Girls Night Out are in partnership with Chicagoland Toyota. I love to shop. I hate pressure from salespeople. One way to avoid pressure is to shop with a friend. And what better way to shop for a…
Who is Ready to Power Shop? What We Want to Take Home From the 2020 Chicago Auto Show
The auto industry came to Chicago to show off its best. And while the Chicago Auto Show is never a disappointment, this year is filled with some beautiful cars and trucks that leave us dreaming of spring and adventure. Here’s what we saw a the show that we’ll be dreaming about all winter. View this…
The All New 2021 Cadillac Escalade: The Tech in This Classic-Looking Caddy Will Wow You
This OG luxury SUV just got more must-havey. Here’s why. Who doesn’t love the Cadillac Escalade? It’s a truck with a third row and every comfort and convenience you can think of. It’s the work horse of families who ski and tow, car services designed to make you feel like a star and drivers who…
2020 Toyota Highlander 3-Row SUV: It Starts with 35 Amazing Hybrid Miles Per Gallon and Then, Gets Better
Cars like this make me miss toddlerhood. I look at a car like the 2020 Toyota Highlander and my eyes get misty. Yes, I see the beautiful leather seats, panoramic sun roof and head up display and think, how luxurious. But my heart sees the center row captain’s chairs, the easy-to-reach third row, the 3-zone…
SUVs vs Minivans: Which is right for you?
Dear A Girls Guide to Cars: I need a new car. I want a DVD system for my son and seating for more than five people, also. Should I look at a minivan or an SUV, and which one is best? Which do you drive? Thanks, Mary H., Brooklyn, NY Hi Mary, I drive an SUV with…
All Your Favorite Cars Star in the 2020 Super Bowl LIV Adstravaganza
ICYMI. Or you just want to get a jump on some of year’s best entertainment. Ahhh… Super Bowl ads. We love ‘em, maybe more than we love the friends, football and snack foods that make up the evening’s dinner menus. To whet our appetite, advertisers, who pay $5.6 million per :30 add — YES, $5.6…
The Audi Phone Box Will Amaze You. And it Comes With This Lovely Audi Q3 SUV Attached
Great things come in small packages, right? I sat down to write a review of the Audi Q3 to tell you all about the futuristic technology and beautiful finishes in this small SUV. And then I decided not to. That’s because the thing that makes this SUV a must-have is the Audi Phone Box. You…
Yes, You Can Buy A Car At Costco, And Here’s How to Get the Best Deal
Yes, It’s a Good Deal, But There Are Caveats. For a lot of buyers, Costco is the ideal place to shop: The company is known for great stuff and top brands at rock-bottom prices. It’s the same with cars. You can buy a car at Costco through the Costco Auto Program and get a pre-arranged, rock bottom price on…