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…
2022 Hyundai Tucson: This Great Little SUV Has Game. Lots of Game
And a stunning new look and feel. Some of us are emerging from the pandemic looking a little more haggard than we went into it; it was a stressful time, after all. But not the 2022 Hyundai Tucson. This happy little SUV spent the pandemic—and likely the few years before— getting a stunning makeover that…
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”…
What Drives Her: Claudia Marquez Paved the Way and Broke the Glass Ceiling at Hyundai Mexico
Can a Latina succeed in a male dominated automotive world? Claudia Marquez, president of Hyundai’s Mexico division, told us that the answer to that question is a resounding yes. Generous with her thoughts and palpably driven by achieving objectives, Claudia Marquez sure has proven it—at an international level. What are the keys to her success…
All of the Electric Vehicles Available in the United States Today
Aiming to convert to electric vehicles? Look no further. As of April 2021, your electric vehicle options are still fairly limited compared to the traditional internal combustion engine—but that doesn’t mean the options on the market aren’t loaded with technology, luxury, and functionality. Automakers have done their best to craft EVs that are designed with…
2022 Hyundai Kona N First Drive: The Crossover That Will Remind You Why You Love Smaller Cars
You’re lying if you say you never wanted to be part of The Fast and the Furious. After all, few things are quite as empowering as the growl of a loud performance engine carrying you away from all your problems — whether those problems involve street racing or dropping the kids off at school. If that…
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz First Drive Review: Truck for When You’re Tired of the Crossover
Can’t decide, truck or SUV? The Hyundai Santa Cruz doesn’t want you to choose. There’s nothing worse than making a sacrifice, but now you don’t have to. The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is an affordable part-truck part-crossover — seriously, it starts at just over $24,000 — that will give you that easily navigable crossover size…
Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda 3 : Economical Compact Sedan Wars
Decisions, decisions, decisions. Here’s how to decide. They’re both good looking sedans, they’re economical both at the pump and on the sticker, so it’ll come down to your personal brand preference. The Mazda3 and the Hyundai Elantra are equally stylish, compact, and even when loaded with features, affordable. I would certainly have a difficult time…
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy: A Luxury Drive Without the Heavy Price Tag
The Hyundai Santa Fe proves that luxury doesn’t need to come with a hit to your bank account. The moment I sat in the driver’s seat I knew I was going to enjoy this ride. It’s the buttery soft seats, sleek console, panoramic sunroom, and sports mode that make this a sporty utility vehicle…
13 of Our Absolute Favorite Electric, Hybrid, and PHEV Vehicles
We’ve tested a lot of vehicles at A Girls Guide to Cars, and we’ve grown to love all things electric. There’s nothing better than having plenty of power and feeling good about it, too! That’s why we’ve fallen head over heels for electric cars—including the ones that use their batteries to supplement gasoline power. These…