Turns out I look pretty good in a truck. I’ve never considered myself a “truck girl.” I’ve always looked at buying a vehicle through two lenses: functionality for my family and noticeably good looks. Typical trucks, in my opinion, often lack in the area of designer style but they make up for these fashion shortcomings in…
What Drives Her: Celeste Briggs, Director GM Women’s Retail Network
In honor of Women’s History month, Director of General Motors Women’s Retail Network, chats about mentoring and leadership. GM has been on a mission to ensure that, because women buy so many cars–and so many of their cars–that women have the opportunity to grow professionally within the company, too. I recently sat down with General Motor’s…
What on Earth Is Stellantis? Your Guide to the Wild World of Automotive Brands and the Corporations That Own Them
Keeping track of automotive brands can be a hassle. There have been so many mergers, divisions, and closings among the car world that it can throw anyone for a loop—even experienced automotive journalists. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what someone means when they say “the Big Three” or why you’ve heard the name “Stellantis”…
7 Favorite Vehicles From Detroit’s Big 3 Car Makers for Families
The “shopping local” equivalent for buying a new car is buying from Detroit’s Big 3. Now, not every car sold by these American brands will be made in America, but you can rest assured that the Big 3—General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis (formerly Chrysler)—have the big American family in mind. So, to make your car browsing…
The Neiman Marcus Christmas Book Can Make Your Holiday Road Trip an Exercise in Perfection
You need a bit of luxe in your life, this year more than ever. Every year, luxury retailer Neiman Marcus curates a select group of Fantasy Gifts, an exclusive group of products and experiences that come with an over-the-top price tag. But for a less pricey investment, the company curates a Christmas Book with a…
I Bought the GMC Sierra Denali and This is What I Love About It
There’s so much to love, it was hard to narrow it down. The truck is the first of GMC’s lineup to include one of the coolest new technologies on the market, the multifunctional tailgate—and somehow that’s still only one of the handful of cool features I love in this full-size truck. While it may not…
2021 GMC Yukon: A Bigger, First Class Ride in Full-Size SUV Form
The Yukon is bigger (yes—even bigger!) and better than ever. Back in January, before the world fell off its axis, I was invited to Vail, Colorado with GMC. They were launching the 2021 Yukon and Yukon XL with excitement and fanfare, and we made the most of the snow with the Yukon prototypes. This is…
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…
Sierra Buys a Sierra: Why the 2020 GMC Sierra Is the Newest Addition to Our Family
After months of research, we finally bought the truck we dreamed of. by Sierra Redmond This past June we purchased a 2020 GMC Sierra Elevation. We wanted a pickup truck, so we spent a couple of months shopping online prior to picking out our new truck. We took some time to really research and look…
2019 GMC Terrain: the Compact SUV is the New Classic Family Car
Capable, versatile and stylish, and with a bit of muscle on the road. I love my SUV. I spent a lot of time considering all the things my family needed in an SUV before we bought a GMC Yukon XL. But it’s big. It can be hard to park. It needs a lot of gas….