There’s a luxury truck for every lifestyle, thankfully. It’s the little secret that so many truck owners keep to themselves, though it’s not exactly a secret any longer: Trucks are some of the most luxurious vehicles on the road. And, they’re getting more so, if you consider things like massaging seats and improved fuel economy…
F-150 Powerboost Hybrid: Ford’s Stepping Stone to the All-Electric Lightning?
A few years ago I got really excited when Ford was the first to come out with a light-duty diesel pickup truck. The 2018 F-150 Power Stroke Diesel was a dream come true for me because it offered great fuel economy in my dream car: a full-size pickup truck. Here we are just five years…
RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Limited: Can a Pickup-Truck Be a Family Hauler? Yes.
I have three teen daughters, so I know “family cars.” I know family cars from experience. I’ve owned a station wagon (yes, you read that right), two minivans, a large SUV, a couple of sedans and a hatchback, even a fully electric car. But never a pick-up truck. Driving the RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Limited recently…
Space, Luxury and Savings without Compromise in the Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV
This may be the best 3-row SUV ever. So let me just start here: The 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV comes in at $38,000 nicely loaded. Panoramic sunroof? Yes. Center-row captains chairs? Yup. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto? Yes! Potential fuel economy of 37 MPG? That’s icing on the cake. Then, add in beautiful…
2021 Chevrolet Silverado Duramax: Work or Play, This Full Size Truck Has You Covered
When you need the space for your family but an impressive payload, you’re going to want a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado Duramax. “What?” you might be asking. “A full-size pickup truck as a family car?” It’s not as wild as you might think. The Silverado has been a great option for families for years, and it’s…
Why You Need to Go to Electrify Expo (When It Comes to Your Town): To Shop for an Electric Car
The auto show is back and it’s electrifying! My friend Alli keeps asking me about electric cars. Which one is right for her? What’s the story about charging it? How far can she drive it? Can she fit all her stuff in it? She wants to get away from non-renewable resource sucking cars. She wants…
2021 Prius Prime: One of the Most Popular Eco-Cars Just Got Better
Usually, before I have a press car, I know what it will be, and I end up talking to friends and family about it. When I mentioned I’d be driving the 2021 Prius Prime the first question everyone asked was “What makes it a Prime?” Well, I’ll tell you: it’s the plug-in hybrid. 640-Mile Driving…
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…
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe Is an Incredible New Off-Roading Experience for Jeep Lovers and Converts Alike
Listen to the sounds of nature crunch under rubber with the Jeep Wrangler 4xe Rubicon PHEV. You never realize how loud an engine is until you get out in nature and hear its roar echoing off rocks and through the trees. Suddenly, that nice off-road drive you planned feels so much more intrusive. That’s what…
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…