Respect the rain! Did you know that the majority of weather-related car crashes happen on wet pavement and while driving in the rain? According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 73% of weather-related car accidents happen on wet pavement and 46% happen during rainfall. Surprisingly, a much smaller percentage occur during winter conditions:…
USED: 2018 Acura TLX AWD A-Spec Review: A Sport Sedan That Offers Affordable Luxury, Too
When you want your car to make you look good, the Acura TLX gets the job done. Acura has long been a symbol of affordable luxury, and the 2018 Acura TLX AWD A-Spec continues that precedent. This mid-size sedan is a solid choice for drivers wanting luxury paired with safety, reliability, and technology. And if…
USED: 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Review: This Plug-In Hybrid is Fine-Tuned for Maximum Fuel Economy
The Prius Prime plug-in hybrid saves you money and you’ll never worry about finding a charging station. The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid is a game-changer when it comes to saving money on fuel. The Prime is a hybrid plug-in vehicle, meaning that you can plug it in to charge the battery and run…
Automatic Car Wash or Hand Washing: Which is Better?
Is an automatic car wash better for your car? Washing your car is one of those chores you either love or hate. Some people enjoy getting out in their driveway and giving their baby some TLC, while others drive as fast as they can to the local car wash. But here’s the question: is one…
How to Crack the Code on Car Names
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…
Used 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate Review: Safe, Spacious and Sharp
A comfortable family car with safety in spades. Let me paint you a picture. A mother and daughter experience a 7-hour flight delay and arrive at the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport at 5:30 in the morning. They check into a hotel and instead of sleeping, they wait until 6am and go down to have some breakfast….
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…
Used 2017 Buick Encore Review: A Sleek and Stylish Compact SUV
Definitely Not Your Grandmother’s Buick. Whenever I hear Buick’s new ad campaign – That’s a Buick? – a certain scene from the movie Spaceballs pops into my head. It’s where Barf (the Wookie-inspired, half-man, half-dog played by John Candy) says of Princess Vespa, “Funny, she doesn’t look Druish.” I really have no idea why these…
Lexus LS 460 Review: Ultimate Comfort and Style
Luxury is what every mom wants on a solo road trip. For busy moms, there’s nothing quite as good for the soul as a solo road trip. With the kids safe at home with Dad, you have no one to be accountable to… except yourself! So when I was preparing for a solo road trip…
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…