When we were girls, we dreamed of ponies. Cuddly and gentle with flowing manes and soft wet noses that twitched with excitement over apples and carrots. When we hit our mid-teens, many of us were ready to trade those 4-legged beauties for four wheels and an engine. A different kind of beauty. This week, I…
2021 Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD: Bejeweled and Enchanting like a Citrine
What’s on the outside counts as much as the inside. So go big and bold in Starbright! The 2021 Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD is bedazzling with its modern design and its colorful paint options are as enchanting as a well-cut citrine. On the outside, a gem-cut grille and bright LED lights give it a distinct look. Inside there’s lots…
2020 Toyota Camry XLE Hybrid: Safe, Fun and Cost-efficient 4-door Sedan
Perfect for small families and everyone in between. I’m not new to the Totoya family. I have fond memories of taking trips in my dad’s 90’s Toyota Camry. It was one of the most reliable vehicles he owned when I was growing up. I bet that if you ask most people about a reliable vehicle…
Valentine’s Day: How to Plan a Date in a Car
Baby, You can drive my car! It’s Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re taking out someone new or plan to drive with someone your significant other, you’ll need to get your ride ready for a romantic day or night with your sweetheart. We’ll get you prepared for what to bring and where to spend your special day…
Infiniti Q60 Red Sport: the Sports Coupe You Need
Everyone needs to experience driving a luxury sportscar sometime in their lifetime. It’s just FUN! And it may change the way you feel about driving. I got to test drive the Infiniti Q60 Red Sport and it was just…WOW. See, I mostly write about family cars. My audience is family-focused and where my experience…
Like Old School Muscle? Ford Delivers in the New Mustang Bullitt
This might be better than the original. Chevrolet has its “Transformer” Camaros. Pontiac has the “Smokey and the Bandit” Firebirds. 50 years after stealing the show in the iconic movie “Bullitt,” Ford brings us the updated, fast, technology-packed, version of the bad-to-the-bone, 1968 Ford Mustang Bullitt. It’s never been a better time to channel your inner tough…
2019 Ford Ranger Pickup Truck: The Crowd Favorite is Back!
When it comes to bringing back memories, Ford nails it. How long has it been since Ford Ranger pickup truck stopped coming around? This little truck, discontinued in the US and Canada in 2011 has made a comeback and Ranger fans are ecstatic. After 8 years, one of the most popular midsize trucks in America…
2017 Buick Encore Review: A Sleek and Stylish Compact SUV
Definitely Not Your Grandmother’s Buick. Whenever I hear Buick’s new ad campaign – That’s a Buick? – a certain scene from the movie Spaceballs pops into my head. It’s where Barf (the Wookie-inspired, half-man, half-dog played by John Candy) says of Princess Vespa, “Funny, she doesn’t look Druish.” I really have no idea why these…
Toyota Yaris Review: Safe, Compact, and Affordable
The Toyota Yaris is Perfect for a Party of One. Looking for the perfect car for a teen, single adult, city-dweller, or older adult? The Toyota Yaris is a compact, budget-conscious option for those who don’t need a ton of space. It’s also a terrific little car to take on a solo road trip. I…
Exploring Los Angeles Food in the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune
The Volkswagen Beetle Dune and the food scene deliver. As a food lover, I know everything is fresh in Los Angeles, but you have to drive a lot to discover the food nuances. I had a food list, four days, and limited time to whip around Los Angeles and explore the food scene I had been…