You don’t need to install A “special charger” at home, though you may want to. First off, I think we need to clear the myth that you need a special outlet to own a plug-in an EV (electric vehicle). You don’t. You can plug in an EV into your household outlet, which most people have…
Buy an Audi at Costco?!? Yup! Costco Autos Has the Luxury Car You Want, With a Little Extra
Audi employee pricing through September is just another reason we love Costco. We think of Costco as the place to buy pallets of rice or cases of paper towels. But of course, you can also buy premium goods like Dyson vacuums, Cartier watches or Apple products. That’s because Costco’s mission is to arrange the best…
Finally, the Plug-in Hybrid SUV We’ve Been Waiting For: Meet the Toyota RAV4 Prime
With 42 miles of electric driving and a hybrid gas engine, this may be the best plug-in on the road. ‘What’s the most fuel efficient SUV on the road?’ is a question I get a lot. A LOT. And until recently it was hard to answer because all SUVs were by definition not very fuel…
Talk about Style! The Newly Updated Lexus RX350 Luxury SUV Is All That and More
In a luxury SUV, style is a major consideration. I was going to focus this review on all the style in the updated 2020 Lexus RX350 F Sport. Because it is luscious. And in the F Sport trim it has even more stylish details, and drive modes add excitement, with adaptive suspension that creates a tighter…
Ford Mustang Ecoboost vs GT: Does a Sports Car Really Need a Big Engine?
Both pretty badass, and both really fun I have to admit, when I was offered a range of Ford Mustangs to drive up the Pacific Coast Highway to Malibu, my heart leapt for the 5.0 460-horsepower 6 speed stick shift. In this sexy 2 door fastback, 460 horsepower is way more than enough to…
A Trip to Witch City in the Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD
‘Tis the season to get spooky. For some that may mean decorating, haunted houses, pumpkin picking. Or maybe a trip to the “Witch City” also known as Salem, Massachusetts. It’s only a few hours away from the tri-state area which makes a fun, easy road trip. And the Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD was perfect for providing…
The Ford F-150 Hybrid is Finally Here and We Can’t Wait To Drive It
We love hybrids. We love trucks. This could be sheer heaven. We love our trucks. But as fun as they are to drive, the poor fuel economy may make you rethink having one for every day driving. Ford is changing that. The first automaker to bring a hybrid to the truck market, the company just revealed…
12 Things I Love About the VW Jetta Premium: Luxe Details That Make This Cute Sedan a Huge Bargain
I love a bargain, don’t you? VW has been on a tear for a while now. Building better cars, pricing them well and then, adding on features like leather seats and premium sound at little or no cost that add up to a car you’ll love at a price you can live with. It makes…
Yes, it’s a Cadillac. Meet the sporty, family-friendly Cadillac XT6
Confession: I didn’t go into this drive as a huge Cadillac fan. The XT6 is the Cadillac of 7-seater SUVs. And, it really is a Cadillac! The 2020 Cadillac XT6 manages to be stylish, luxurious and practical. If you need a family car and still want to keep it elegant, the XT6 needs to be…
2020 Honda Passport: A Mid-Size SUV Built For Big Adventure
This is how you get your kid to put down her phone. I’m about to come to the saddest chapter of my life: When my youngest kid heads off to college. So I am clinging to every possible moment with her. “Please put your phone down at the table!” is not about manners, it’s about…