Yes, You Can Have It All. If Jeep made a model with a third row I might have never driven anything else. Among the things I loved about my Jeep were the engine that gave me confidence, the incredibly comfortable seats, easy to reach controls and a solid stance on the road. Luckily, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles…
The 2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid SUV Has Me Saying Yes!
Rolling Into the (Extended Range) Future With Volvo When I first laid eyes on the 2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV I was definitely intrigued, but as compact hybrid driver who doesn’t own an SUV or have enough kids to necessitate 3 rows, I had questions. Would I consider driving an SUV if…
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…
Move Over, Minivans: The 2022 Kia Carnival Is Redefining the Multipurpose Family Car
“I look like a rock star queen driving this minivan,” said no one, ever. But the Kia Carnival is working to redefine how people see the minivan, starting with a name change. Yep, we’re moving on from minivan to something called a “multipurpose vehicle,” or MPV And it makes sense when you learn what this car…
2021 Subaru Ascent: The 3-Row SUV Dreams Are Made Of
Can the small Subaru Ascent replace a do-it-all SUV? Two weeks before I got to drive this SUV, a friend of mine bought one to replace her Tahoe, which she’s used for years to haul her family of 6 around and to pull a small food truck trailer. My interest was piqued for sure. How…
USED: 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: A 7-Passenger SUV Made for the Road
Safety and creature comforts are key to road trip happiness. That and snacks. And the ability to easily access snacks. All are part of the well-designed 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Add the great gas mileage from a hybrid and even those annoying interstate traffic jams get slightly less irritating. Or, at the very least, they…
2021 Cadillac Escalade 4WD Platinum: Where Luxury Meets Self-Care on the Road
The 2021 Cadillac Escalade 4WD Platinum provides you and your bestie with free massages — game changer! The moment I opened the door and stepped into this 2021 Cadillac Escalade 4WD Platinum, signals of luxury danced through my head. I couldn’t wait to tell my girlfriend Eve that we were taking a beast of a…
USED: 2018 Chevy Tahoe Review – Own The Road In This Full Size SUV
Do you test drive cars at night? Maybe you should! It was late when I landed at Detroit Metro Airport. By the time I did the airport shuffle and made it to the parking lot it was after 11 p.m. As promised, there was a 2018 Chevy Tahoe 4WD Premier RST waiting for me. I…
2021 Lincoln Nautilus: This Luxury SUV Brings Serenity With You Wherever You Go
The 2021 Lincoln Nautilus is changing midsize luxury SUVs in the best way possible. Work, video calls, pets, kids, neighbors—let’s face it, the world is filled with noise, stress, and distractions. That’s why we all need a place to retreat to. Many of us venture to spas where they offer relaxing music, massages, and a…
Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Power, Elegance or Family-Friendly. Which One Is Right For You?
Mercedes-Benz has a lot of E-Class cars. How do you possibly pick one? Mercedes-Benz’s E-Class lineup are the epitome of refined luxury. Plus performance capability with AMG choices. And with plenty of cool body styles to choose from. What more could we want from a European luxury brand making killer cool cars, and how do…