What do all those numbers and letters in your car name really mean? Years ago when I bought my first new car — a Hyundai Excel SE -—I remember thinking how cool it was that its name included my initials, SE. I had no clue what SE meant, and even today, when I’m writing about…
Take on Snow and Ice with These Tips for Driving in Winter Weather
The most important safety system in your car is you – the driver. Growing up in upstate New York between Buffalo and Lake Placid, it seemed I was always driving in snow. I knew to take it seriously and somehow just figured out how to do it without much concern. But people who live outside…
Should You Buy a Diesel Vehicle? Pros, Cons and What You Need To Know
If You Think Diesels Are Loud and Smelly, Think Again! What do you know about diesel engines? You may dismiss them as something used for trucks. But did you know that more than 50 percent of new cars sold in Europe have diesel engines? Do you wonder why? There are a lot of advantages to…
How to Prepare for Unexpected Car Sickness
No kid too old, no distance too short! My 11-year-old daughter had never experienced car sickness. In fact, she’d only vomited about three times in her entire life. So when she recently got car sick, I was caught completely off-guard. As was she. My incredulous reaction mirrored the shock and fear in her eyes. Even…
How to KonMari Your Car and Spark Joy
Yes, a clean car can bring joy. You Might Have Heard of Marie Kondo. Tidying expert, best-selling author, and star of her own Netflix series, Marie Kondo has helped thousands of people organize their homes and lives with her KonMari Method™. But can you “KonMari” your car? You bet you can! The KonMari Method™ encourages…
2019 Honda Pilot Elite Review: A Luxury SUV For Adventurers
Your family needs space and comfort, especially when fun is on the agenda. When my family takes a ski vacation, we have a system. We like to park at the base near a ski lift. We pop open the back and change into our ski boots right there in the parking lot. Then we carry…
What Car Would Your Favorite Game of Thrones Characters Drive?
There are no cars in the Game of Thrones world – but what if there were? The final season of Game of Thrones premieres Sunday, April 14th and fans are out of their minds with excitement. The fantasy series is on its 8th Season and promises to thrill us and probably emotionally crush us if…
What is the True Cost of Hybrid Driving? We Put Three Popular Hybrids to the Test
Hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars may save you money… But how much? Hybrid cars are my latest obsession. I’ll soon be in the market for a new car and the idea of rarely paying for gas is very appealing. But I was wondering if a hybrid vehicle would really save money. Are they more expensive?…
2018 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid: Space, Comfort and Tech for Plenty of Plug-n-Play
How Do 50 Miles to the Gallon Sound? How About 100 MPG? And How About Happy Price Tag? The 2018 Kia Niro PHEV is one of only a handful of plug-in hybrid SUVs on the market, and definitely among the most affordable. Combine that with its total driving range of 560 miles, and you’ve got…
The Best Super Bowl Ads? The Car Commercials!
100 million viewers and $5 million+ for a 30-second ad spot make for some very good ads. Back in the day, the Super Bowl limited the number of car brands that could advertise in the big game, typically one brand per quarter. But competition is high and Super Bowl ads almost always kick it up a…