Did you ever think you’d hear the words Ram 1500 eco-diesel, fuel-efficient, and family car in the same sentence? Something happens when you go from a family of 4 to a family of 5. Suddenly the sedan and any small to mid-size SUV is out of the question. If you can manage a 2-row SUV…
The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Sheds Its Gas-Guzzling Skin to Become a High-Functioning EV
Think you know the Hummer? Think again. GMC’s new 2022 Hummer is all about contradictions. What we normally think of as a beastly road hog sucking back gasoline like it’s going out of style is becoming the next fully electric, eco-conscious, off road-capable vehicle to hit the market. And while the Hummer has traditionally been…
9 Things I Loved About The Lexus UX 250h, An Urban Hybrid Crossover
The Lexus UX 250h is designed with the city-dweller in mind. I had the chance to test drive all three Lexus SUVs over the summer: the RX 350 (which also comes in a 3-row longer version), the NX 300, and the smallest, the “urban crossover” in the lineup: the UX 250h. The UX was my…
2020 Toyota Highlander 3-Row SUV: It Starts with 35 Amazing Hybrid Miles Per Gallon and Then, Gets Better
Cars like this make me miss toddlerhood. I look at the 2020 Toyota Highlander and my eyes get misty. Yes, I see the beautiful leather seats, panoramic sun roof and head up display and think, how luxurious. But my heart sees the center row captain’s chairs, the easy-to-reach third row, the 3-zone climate system, wifi…
2020 Mini Cooper SE: What We Liked About this Cool Electric Car (for the Driver in Us All)
Yes, electric driving range is limited, but MINI’s design makes a great argument for compromise. So, since you’re reading this review, chances are you’re an all-electric car shopper. And the 2020 MINI Cooper SE, although average in range at about 14o miles on a full charge, still qualifies as an electric car worth some obsession. This…
Two Jeeps I Can’t Wait to Drive — or Buy: Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Wrangler 4xe Plug-in Hybrid
The Jeep fam just got bigger and better. Not long ago Jeep revealed these two new 4WD vehicles with a lot of fanfare, albeit not as much as they would have gotten at the New York Auto Show, where the company had planned to roll them out. Yes, we miss auto shows too. But, not…
8 Reasons an EV Can Fit Your Lifestyle
You don’t need to install A “special charger” at home, though you may want to. First off, I think we need to clear the myth that you need a special outlet to own a plug-in an EV (electric vehicle). You don’t. You can plug in an EV into your household outlet, which most people have…
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…
Tesla Cars and the Celebrities Who Love to Drive Them
Oh, the perks of stardom. There is no denying that Tesla has always been incredibly innovative. Which is why it’s no surprise that celebrities are also fans. I mean, Tesla can’t produce their cars fast enough, so it isn’t shocking that celebrities have to get their hands on one of the most sought after electric…
Is the VW ID.4 Electric SUV the One that Will Finally Tip the EV Trend?
Volkswagen’s all electric SUV with a super sexy interior and budget-friendly price will turn heads. Just as California is drawing a line in the sand by banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, VW is throwing down a gauntlet of its own: the company this week announced the arrival of the all-electric VW…