I never knew how fun a truck could be until I sat in the 2020 RAM 2500 Power Wagon. In fact, I’ve lived my life firmly convinced that the only vehicles I could even possibly enjoy were zippy hatchbacks and sporty sedans! But the RAM 2500 Power Wagon showed me the beautiful side of a…
2021 Ford Bronco Outer Banks: Exciting, Luxurious, and Loud
The arrival of the Ford Bronco was a highlight of 2021. But after a week-long test drive, I wasn’t sure it was the car for me. There are a lot of things we could say about 2021. Perhaps it didn’t live up to our expectations of getting back to normal, but it did bring us…
20 Adventure Vehicles in One Place, Together. Which One Was the Best?
Hey Everybody, Let’s Test 20 Adventure Vehicles Over Two Days to See Who Wins! What do you do with 20 adventure-ready vehicles in one place all at the same time? Well, you put them through their paces on pavement with brake tests, cornering and handling. Then you head off-pavement with some mud, obstacles, potholes and…
USED: Why a Used 2018 Honda CR-V is a Great Starter Family Car
What’s a good used family type car? How about a Honda CRV? The 2018 Honda CR-V AWD Touring is a compact SUV that’s perfect for a small family. It makes a for a great starter family car. The cargo space is ample enough for a stroller and the rear seats easily accommodate two car seats. But…
2022 Ford Maverick Review: A Short Girl Friendly Truck to Soothe Your Budget DIY Soul
Meet the Ford Maverick, the compact truck for pandemic gardeners, at-home DIYers, suburban moms, and working women alike. It’s rare that one vehicle can suit so many needs, but the 2022 Ford Maverick is a jack of all trades. If you need to park in a cramped parking garage to head to your city office…
2019 Ford Raptor Pickup Truck: This Off-Road Beast is Lust Worthy on Every Level
Find me a red dirt road and I’ll show you a truck that can take it. Finally getting to drive the Ford Raptor pickup truck was a literal dream come true for me. I happened to be one of the lucky ones, years ago, at Ford’s big media day in Detroit the day this truck…
2019 Ram Heavy Duty Trucks for Women Who Trailer
Some Women are in it for the Long Haul! We’ll be the first to admit, we don’t all tow trailers and haul big loads on a daily basis. But, for those of you who do, the truck you drive needs to not only do the job but be comfortable and pretty too, right? We recently…
The 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: This Value Brand Delivers Even More for the Money
Mitsubishi wants to make you look, and the Eclipse Cross will do the trick. Here’s the thing about Mitsubishi: these are inexpensive work horses that get the job done and last practically forever. For the price, they are hard to beat. But their competitors have largely been doing just that—on design, price, features and more….
Super Luxe, Super Fast, Super Swag: 2021 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S [Station] Wagon
This saucy powerful, and yes, wagon, had me at hello. There was a time when the station wagon was a staple in every family’s driveway. They were beloved for the flexible cargo space, open cabin and extra seating–who didn’t love rear-facing seats that created a kids-only sanctuary in the cargo area? But then came the…
The Fun-to-Drive Hyundai Kona Electric Helps to Save the Planet (and Your Money)
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…