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…
Can a Race Car Driver Make the Electric Car Switch? Annika Carter Takes the VW ID.4 On the Road to Find Out
Annika Carter was honestly, and pleasantly, surprised. When a race driver like Annika Carter thinks about a car for daily life, her thoughts focus on a traditional gas car with an internal combustion engine as her go-to. The 25-year-old former medical student and now race driver thought an electric vehicle could never work for her…
The Chic, Minimalist Electric Ford Mustang Mach-E Puts The Future in Your Hands—Right Now
You don’t have to wait for the future; it’s here! There are so many great things about the Ford Mustang Mach-E that I don’t know where to start. But maybe I’ll start here: This could be my forever car. It’s rare to feel so chic, so stylish, so capable, so sophisticated and so smart in…
The Fun-to-Drive Hyundai Kona Electric Helps to Save the Planet (and Your Money)
And you’ll look good doing it! We’ve been hearing a lot about climate change for the past year (or more!), especially with Greta Thunberg making waves all over the world as an environmental advocate. Did you know that a typical passenger vehicle emits about 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year? Carbon dioxide is…
Used 2017 GMC Acadia: The Perfect Complement to the HGTV Dream Home
I have a confession to make: I’m addicted to HGTV. From House Hunters to Fixer Upper to Rehab Addict to Beachfront Bargain Hunt, I love them all. HGTV is like wallpaper in my house: always in the background and coloring my view. So recently I had the opportunity to tour the 2016 Dream Home in Merritt…
Is a Luxury Car Calling Your Name? Here are the Cars Your Neighbors Are Shopping For, Too
The most visited car brand showrooms, by city. Are you looking for your dream car or a fancy luxury car? If you’re not sure where to start looking, why not start with what your neighbors are interested in? Luxury car sales are soaring this year, but overall, there are a lot of great options in…
Can an EV Work as a Family Car? The Car Mom Puts the VW ID.4 to the Test
Kids. Car seats. Costco. Date night. How did the VW ID.4 measure up? Kelly Stumpe, the Car Mom, knows this routine well. She regularly tests out cars for her audience of moms who also have kids, work, routines and errands on their weekly to-do list. We asked Kelly Stumpe, aka @The_Car_Mom, to spend a week…
2022 Toyota Tundra Road Test: She’s Pretty, But Can She Do the Job?
A girl, a truck and a full day to play. When Toyota introduced the redesigned 2022 Toyota Tundra it was big news that the tow capacity has been increased to 12,000 lbs., that it has tow assistance, and that crawl control has been added for additional capability off road. You can say it, but does…
2021 Lincoln Nautilus: This Luxury SUV Brings Serenity With You Wherever You Go
The 2021 Lincoln Nautilus is changing midsize luxury SUVs in the best way possible. Work, video calls, pets, kids, neighbors—let’s face it, the world is filled with noise, stress, and distractions. That’s why we all need a place to retreat to. Many of us venture to spas where they offer relaxing music, massages, and a…
The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Sheds Its Gas-Guzzling Skin to Become a High-Functioning EV
Think you know the Hummer? Think again. GMC’s new 2022 Hummer is all about contradictions. What we normally think of as a beastly road hog sucking back gasoline like it’s going out of style is becoming the next fully electric, eco-conscious, off road-capable vehicle to hit the market. And while the Hummer has traditionally been…