“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…
The Best Luxury 7 Passenger SUVs: As at Home In the School Pick Up Lane as it is at Neiman Marcus
Go where you need to, in style. A luxury car should look good and perform well for a long time; it should have cutting edge technology and the leather should retain its new car smell for more than a few years. And, it should be able to make the transition from the school social to the…
The Ultimate Car Seat Challenge: 3-Row SUVs
Can I fit a car seat in there? How about three? If you’re in the market for a 3-row SUV and have little ones, the car seat thing may be on your mind. For families with littles, safety, comfort and convenience are top priority when it comes to car seats. You may not know where…
Jeep Brought Back the Wagoneer (and Jeep Grand Wagoneer) and There is A lot to Love. These are Our Top 11
Because I had to end the list somewhere. Our cars: They are how we bring our babies home from the hospital, they’re a snuggly nest for the youngest while they are being hauled from one activity to another for the older siblings, they’re where we listen to them cry after a bad soccer game and…
Used 2015 Ford Expedition King Ranch: A Great Nest for an Empty Nest Couple
The Ford Expedition perfectly suits fishing, kayaking, hiking, shopping and fancy dinners out. Officially empty nesters, most people in our position think of downsizing at this point in their lives. But we need to upsize. Our sedan and crossover vehicles serve their purpose, but they are not big enough for our new active lifestyle. When the…
The 5 Best Minivans Available in 2021 That Families Need In Their Lives ASAP
So you’re looking for the best 2021 minivans? That means you’re probably also helping with homework, prepping snacks, and trying to figure out if that spot is chocolate or poop. (Side note: it’s probably poop.) You’re very likely a parent, looking for an easy ride to cart your kids from place to place. Did you…
Toyota Sienna vs. Chrysler Pacifica vs. Honda Odyssey: How Do These Minivans Stack Up in the Ultimate Showdown?
We’re bringing together three of the heaviest hitters in the minivan game—the Toyota Sienna, the Chrysler Pacifica, and the Honda Odyssey—for the ultimate minivan showdown. Erica Mueller, Scotty Reiss, and I had the pleasure of testing each of these vehicles at the Texas Auto Writers Association’s Spring Roundup, and we knew we’d need to put…
2020 Lincoln Aviator: This Luxury 7 Seater SUV Sets New Standards for American Luxury
You need to live like this. Lincoln has long been a flagship of American luxury. The Continental was the pinnacle of chauffeured goodness, and when you pulled up in a Navigator, you’d arrived. A few years ago Lincoln quietly began plotting its next era of design, technology and passenger pampering. Over the last few years,…
2021 Toyota Sienna: 5 Things You’ll Love (Or Not)
Not every vehicle is going to thrill every person. I get that. We’re all different and that’s OK. I have a neighbor who just adores her 2021 Toyota Sienna — so much so that her daughter has also purchased one and they both swear they’re the best things ever. Personally, I wasn’t as crazy for…