A girl, a truck and a full day to play. When Toyota introduced the redesigned 2022 Toyota Tundra it was big news that the tow capacity has been increased to 12,000 lbs., that it has tow assistance, and that crawl control has been added for additional capability off road. You can say it, but does…
Myth-busting EVs: Top Automotive Journalists Share Their Secrets Behind the Wheel of the VW ID.4
Electric cars mean more fun, less stress on the road After the pandemic began to subside, journalist Alicia Quarles decided it was time to buy a car. But what would be a good fit for this New York City based broadcaster, known to viewers of The Daily Mail, Good Morning America and E! News? Certainly…
What the Heck is “Trail Rated”? This Where Jeep Gets its Off Road Chops!
The Lyman Trail is where Jeep proves its capability so you know what this baby can do. You’ve seen it on the sides of Jeeps for a while: a Trail Rated badge announces the capability and bravado of the Jeep brand. Not all Jeep models are trail rated, though all are capable on most on…
The Lexus NX Just Got An Amazing Makeover, Making it the Lexus to Drool Over
Technology, convenience and modern elegance make it much better, inside and out. I loved the Lexus NX the first time I drove it, which was more than a few years ago. I was struck by its good looks, agile drivability and great value for the money. Lexus has done it again, packing the redesigned 2022…
Mazda Goes Electric with the Mazda MX-30 EV Crossover
It also may be the most luxury you can get for the money. Seriously. Mazda has been late to the EV game, but for good reason: The company wanted to get it right when they did. Well, they’re here now and, yes, there’s a lot right with the newest in the Mazda lineup, the Mazda…
2022 Hyundai Tucson: This Great Little SUV Has Game. Lots of Game
And a stunning new look and feel. Some of us are emerging from the pandemic looking a little more haggard than we went into it; it was a stressful time, after all. But not the 2022 Hyundai Tucson. This happy little SUV spent the pandemic—and likely the few years before— getting a stunning makeover that…
I Really Didn’t Want to Test Drive the 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid. But I Did Anyway
Because, well, Honda + Accord + Hybrid = ❤️ When Honda offered me the chance to test drive the 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid I almost said thank you, but no thanks. I test drove the last model and flat out loved it. It had premium features, a great drive experience and great MPG at a…
The Best Luxury 7 Passenger SUVs: As at Home In the School Pick Up Lane as it is at Neiman Marcus
Go where you need to, in style. A luxury car should look good and perform well for a long time; it should have cutting edge technology and the leather should retain its new car smell for more than a few years. And, it should be able to make the transition from the school social to the…
What Drives Her: How Diversity—and Equity and Inclusion—Are Changing the Face of the Auto Industry
DEI isn’t new, but it’s getting new attention. Meet Mary. She’s the chief executive of one of the largest auto companies in the world. General Motors has more than 155,000 employees, millions of customers and earns billions of dollars each year. It’s a serious business. Mary isn’t just a figurehead; her appointment as CEO wasn’t…
Camping Trip for a Non-Camper: Discovering Something New In Myself
Get In Touch With Your Inner Camper. I’m not big on camping. When outdoors, I like a comfortable cushion between me and the ground, someone to deliver drinks and dinner, a warm pool to swim in and an absence of bugs. My father, on the other hand, can’t understand how I missed getting the outdoors gene….