Car maintenance isn’t fun, but at least it can be easy. A car is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make, and typically, if you take care of it, it’ll last a long time. Most experts say that good, regular maintenance is the secret to keeping a car in good running condition for hundreds…
Lexus, Sleepypod and A Girls Guide to Cars Team to Teach Pet Travel Safety
You and your pet are invited to local events, or, join the live stream! This post is part of a pet safety campaign sponsored by Lexus. Every day we’re surrounded by information regarding securing our children safely in our vehicles, but what about traveling with our furry friends? Did you know that in some states…
Tips for Keeping Kids Safe in Hot Cars
Is your car too hot for your kids? What you need to know to keep them safe. The rising temperatures throughout the country leave young children at risk for injury or even death if they are left in a hot car. In fact, there is an average of 38 heatstroke deaths each year. Heatstroke happens…
Best Podcasts to Listen to While Driving (Because We Love Multitasking)
Need a suggestion? Here’s what we love to listen to on the road. Have you jumped on the podcast bandwagon? If you spend any time in your car at all, podcasts just might be your next favorite thing, assuming you haven’t already discovered them. Here are some of the best podcasts to listen to while…
Lyft and Uber Safety Tips: Apps and Advice to You Get There Safely
Rideshare is great… until it isn’t. Who didn’t shiver with familiar dread when we heard the news last year of college girls being targeted and murdered by fake Uber drivers? It’s unnerving, but necessary: Getting into a stranger’s car for a ride home, to the airport or to a friend’s house. But thanks to apps–the…
Electrifying the Auto World on Her Terms: What Drives Her, Linda Zhang, Ford F-150 Lightning Chief Engineer
When you see more possibilities than obstacles, you can change the world. The world of electric cars is about to hit a tipping point. That’s because in 2022 the ultimate smackdown will take place: Rivian will scale up the delivery of R1T pickup trucks, GMC’s Hummer EV pickups will roll into dealerships, and Tesla should…
6 Entertaining Podcasts for the Road
Want to find a way to keep yourself awake and entertained in the car? It’s not easy to do and still keep your eyes focused on the road. Unless you’re listening to a really engrossing audiobook or even a podcast. Yes, what’s old is new again. While podcasts have been around for years and even…
Are Electric Cars Actually Better for the Environment?
Some people are saying that electric cars are just as bad for the environment as combustion engines. Some people are saying electric cars are even worse. There are a ton of myths surrounding electric vehicles and just how eco-friendly they are, with some based in fact and some completely made up. It can be hard to find…
Sleepypod Pet Travel Harness and Carrier Review: Travel Safely, Fur Babies!
Surprise – Your lap is not the safest place for your pup to ride. My dog, Eli is a PITA. No, that’s not a fancy new breed. It’s a description of how he behaves when it’s time to go somewhere. And that makes him difficult to travel with. Which is tough, because we travel a lot….
Kids, Pets and Hot Cars: What You Need to Know Before Tragedy Strikes
It’s getting to be that time of year. Temperatures are rising and people all over the country are thinking – or hoping – they’ve seen the last of the cold weather for a while. Since I’m in Texas “that time of year” is about 10 months out of 12, but I can appreciate that the…