A clean refined interior, uber amounts of space and high-tech earn big points in the new Cadillac Escalade Have you ever had that hypothetical conversation with someone where you ask, “would you rather have a chauffeur, chef, nanny, or housekeeper?” It sure does seem like Cadillac’s new Escalade was inspired by that question. I recently had…
USED: 2019 Mercedes Sprinter Passenger Van: The Ultimate People Mover
What kind of person actually requests to write a Mercedes Sprinter passenger van review? A girl who is planning to spend the week at the beach with a total of 14 family members, that’s who! As the oldest of eight kids, I grew up pretty familiar with large vehicles. In fact, I learned to drive…
10 Priceless Reasons You’ll Want to Say Yes to Your Minivan Urge
This is the ultimate car for the travel junkie. I have a love/hate relationship with minivans. I love them for road trip travel, but not for every day driving. However, when travel takes priority in our lives, I start to think of the minivan in a new way, as a critical tool for the life…
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…
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…
The 2023 Toyota Sequoia 3 Row SUV is All New and We Can’t Wait to Drive it!
We’ll have to wait until the summer, but it’ll be worth the wait. Right on the heels of the reintroduction of the Toyota Tundra is the 2023 Toyota Sequoia, Toyota’s largest 3-row SUV and now, it’s most sophisticated and capable SUV in the family. We’ve been waiting for this. That’s because we have long loved…
Getting Away From It All Is Easy In the All New Nissan Pathfinder 3-Row SUV
Sci-fi or real scenario, the all new Nissan Pathfinder will help you escape. I’ve watched way too many dark television shows and movies lately. Whether they’re alternate-universe espionage like Counterpart or post-apocalyptic doomsday themes in Station Eleven, Don’t Look Up, and Snowpiercer, my binge-watching may explain my initial reaction to the Pathfinder- it’s perfect if…
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…
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…
Family Adventure is a Bit More Luxe in the 2020 Hyundai Palisade 7 Seater SUV
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…