Even if that adventure is only on the road to school and back. Created for the adventurers, families, and those unwilling to give up style and luxury in favor of capability, the Palisade was named in reference to a line of high, substantial, towering cliffs. And, the Palisade was designed to meet that high level…
Beware the Push-Button Starter: Are You in Danger?
Can keyless ignitions cause a driver’s death when forgetting to turn their cars off? The answer is yes. Push-button starters are one of the most popular and common features on new cars, but it is also increasingly a cause of warning over possible fatal consequences. Push-button starters allow drivers to leave keys in purses and pockets….
The Michelin Tire of the Future is Here: The Uptis is Sustainable, Puncture-Proof, Airless and Will be on GM’s Cars Shortly
Isn’t innovation great? You need good tires on your car, of course. But the waste that they represent is a daunting problem. Hundreds of millions of pounds of rubber and steel-reinforced tires are tossed into land fills each year; more millions are shredded and reused, but the process can be dirty and cumbersome. The quest…
Apple CarPlay: Why I Love It and Why You Need It
If I told you that I would not have chosen my SUV if it didn’t have Apple CarPlay would you believe me? Apple CarPlay is an interface that takes hands-free phone use to the next level. It allows users like me, of Apple products – iPhone or iPad – to use our favorite iPhone/iPad features and…
The Truth About Torque: This Is What Makes a Car Fun – And Why You Love It
Gear heads have made this simple idea complicated. But you get it. Next time you’re at a car dealership and the salesman starts to toss around ‘torque and horsepower’ lingo, then pauses to mansplain what torque is, do this: “Hold on for just a minute while I engage my torque-driven touch-up.” via GIPHY Don’t Worry. You Got This. We…
5 Most Fuel Efficient Cars For Families We’ve Ever Seen
It is easy being green! Think you can’t have one of these green cars because you have kids? Not true! You can drive in style and save some green while being green! When looking for the best eco-friendly family cars, I didn’t have to look farther than stories written by our A Girls Guide to Cars…
The Self-Driving Car Is Here. What You Need to Know From the Company That’s Making it Happen
How is this Possible? There are so many questions surrounding the future of self-driving cars that it can be a confusing morass to try and untangle. When will it happen? Will cars really drive themselves? What will it take to get autonomous vehicles on the road? According to one auto supplier, ZF, a company that’s…
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…
The DNA of the Acura Sports Car: How the NSX Supercar Inspires the Rest of the Lineup
There’s a bit of this $157,000 sports car in every car they build. Back in the 1980’s Honda was on a mission: to define the cars of the future. The brand had long been known for highly reliable cars that were small, boxy and not necessarily fun or luxurious. But deep in Honda’s development labs,…
8 Luxuries That Are Worth the Investment: What You Should Pony Up for in Your Next Ride
Luxury Has Come a Long Way in Cars, and Good News: These Options are Widely Available in Most New Cars. Most of us started driving before technology was integral to the cars we drive. Have you tried to explain to your kids or grandkids that you used to have to crank your windows down instead…