Cheap gas is just a mirage. You know that, right? Don’t listen to the so-called or self-appointed experts who poo-poo hybrids. Yes, I’m a hybrid fan, an early adopter and advocate, but I’m also a realist when it comes to cars. The naysayers will lecture you about how long it will take to recoup the…
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 Luxury SUV Review: A Luxe Cocoon For You And Your Crew
It’s not just a car, it’s a family member. Your kids smile when they see it in the school pick up lane and break into a run to be the first to climb in. Your heart lifts just a bit when you spot in the airport parking garage after a long trip. It shines like…
The First Ever VW Atlas Cross Sport Is Sleeker and Sportier Than it’s Bigger Sister
Luckily, though, she learned a lot from her sibling. So I have this to say about the VW Atlas: YAY. As a fan of VW, I liked the engineering, the reliability, the innovation, the clean design and the idea that a nicely designed European car doesn’t have to cost a fortune. But I was disappointed…
How to Test Drive a Car and Make Sure It’s a Great Fit
Doesn’t this new car look great on me? The hunt for the perfect spring and summer wardrobe is on. Heading to your favorite shops and trying on outfit after outfit hoping that a few look great and makes you look fantastic is the goal. As we all know, the struggle to find the perfect outfit…
Mini Wants to Give Your Kid a Hand with College: Best Car For College Students
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…