Life Can Be a Lot of the Same. Mix It Up. I’m not going to sugar coat it, being in a car doesn’t always evoke the best feelings. Traffic, long hours, high gas prices, running back and forth to work, activities, and appointments – there are many other things I’d rather be doing with my time…
The Ford Mustang Mach-E: A Digital Native’s Electric Dream
I’m so ready for an electric car. But it’s got to look like something that I want to spend time in every day. Young, progressive tech minded people are thinking alike: we are ready to get behind the wheel of an electric car. But it has to be affordable and able to go the distance….
How to Win a Drag Race, Even in a Minivan. The Secret is Synthetic Oil
I used to think that a drag racing was for muscle head guys. I really didn’t think it would be a place I’d ever want to go. Drag racing was certainly not something I thought I’d want to do. Then, I went to a drag race and saw I was wrong on both counts. First,…
Fun to Drive and Great Electric Range, Is a Used 2017 VW e-Golf a Good Electric Car?
If electric is what you’re looking for, this is a great place to start. Electric vehicles – or EVs –have become more and more prevalent over the past few years with many car manufacturers jumping into the category. Cars, in general, serve many purposes, but most people need their vehicles specifically to get them to…
Toyota Goes All In On Hybrid, the Only Option for the Redesigned Sienna Minivan and Re-Introduced Venza SUV
The future is electric and it is going to be fabulous. Well, ladies, you won. You voted with your wallet buying Toyota RAV4 hybrids, Highlander hybrids and 15 million like-minded people who bought Priuses since 1997. Gas is cheap, gas is pricey, gas is cheap again and yes, you still want the best MPG you…
Why the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Will Capture Your Heart… and Your Head
This sweet little sedan has a secret and we can’t stop smiling about it. 🎵“I’m gonna soak up the sun…” 🎶 is an anthem in our house. It usually means that we are heading to the pool to unplug and get some vitamin D. But in this case, it’s a fitting anthem for the Hyundai…
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: An SUV With All the Right Stuff
Ok, here’s why I needed to drive the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and why you should, too. I’ve gotta say I was a little skeptical of a plugin electric hybrid (PHEV) SUV. Would it really feel like a sports utility vehicle I could load the family into for a camping trip, or would I constantly whine…
Does Your Car Really Need Premium Fuel?
Here’s the key: is premium required? Or simply recommended? If premium is recommended, but not required, you could save a few bucks – or more– every time you fill up the car. But you need to know if your car really needs premium. If it does and you use regular fuel, do you risk damaging…
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…
This is What the Bentley Bentayga Hybrid and Is Like To Drive
A plug-in hybrid takes a bit of the ‘guilty’ out of the pleasure of driving this bespoke car. I never thought driving a Bentley was for me. Too luxurious for my kids and dog. Too big for just me alone. Better for being chauffeured than driving yourself, but I really like driving. Could it really…