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Driving in the Rain – More Dangerous Than Snow?

April 28, 2022 by Shannon Entin Leave a Comment

driving in the rain

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:… 

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Filed Under: She Drives, Travel Tips

USED: 2018 Acura TLX AWD A-Spec Review: A Sport Sedan That Offers Affordable Luxury, Too

March 15, 2022 by Shannon Entin Leave a Comment

Acura TLX sport sedan affordable luxury

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… 

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Filed Under: Acura, Car Reviews Tagged With: AWD sedans, luxury sedan, sedan

USED: 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Review: This Plug-In Hybrid is Fine-Tuned for Maximum Fuel Economy

February 22, 2022 by Shannon Entin Leave a Comment

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… 

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Filed Under: Car Reviews, Electric: Plug-in, Hybrid, Toyota Tagged With: hybrid plug-in, Prius Prime, Toyota

Automatic Car Wash or Hand Washing: Which is Better?

February 18, 2022 by Shannon Entin 2 Comments

Pros and cons of hand-washing your car

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… 

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Filed Under: Maintenance Tagged With: Car Maintenance tips, car wash, hand washing cars, pros and cons of car washes

How to Crack the Code on Car Names

February 17, 2022 by Shannon Entin Leave a Comment

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… 

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Filed Under: Automotive Design, Style Tagged With: #SBC, brands, car code names, car models, car names, She Drives

Used 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate Review: Safe, Spacious and Sharp

December 15, 2021 by Shannon Entin Leave a Comment

The sporty, safe, and spacious Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate.

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…. 

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Filed Under: Car Reviews, Hyundai Tagged With: Hyundai, Hyundai Santa Fe, used, used car

Take on Snow and Ice with These Tips for Driving in Winter Weather

December 9, 2021 by Shannon Entin 2 Comments

Chevy Cruze - 5 Tips for Safer Winter Driving

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… 

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Filed Under: Safety & Driving Tagged With: Chevrolet, Chevy, safety

Used 2017 Buick Encore Review: A Sleek and Stylish Compact SUV

October 27, 2021 by Shannon Entin Leave a Comment

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… 

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Filed Under: 4-Passenger Seating, All Wheel Drive (AWD), Buick, Car Reviews, Crossover, SUV Tagged With: 2017 Buick Encore, Buick, encore

Lexus LS 460 Review: Ultimate Comfort and Style

July 12, 2021 by Shannon Entin 2 Comments

The 2017 Lexus LS 460 AWD is the definition of luxury and performance.

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… 

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Filed Under: Car Reviews, Lexus, Luxury Tagged With: all wheel drive, best luxury sedan, Lexus

Should You Buy a Diesel Vehicle? Pros, Cons and What You Need To Know

November 2, 2020 by Shannon Entin 7 Comments

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… 

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Filed Under: Buying a Car, Diesel, SUV Tagged With: Chevy, Diesel, diesel car, Equinox

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