We’ve tested a lot of vehicles at A Girls Guide to Cars, and we’ve grown to love all things electric. There’s nothing better than having plenty of power and feeling good about it, too! That’s why we’ve fallen head over heels for electric cars—including the ones that use their batteries to supplement gasoline power. These…
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…
BEVs, PHEVs, and Hybrids: Everything You Need to Know About Cars With Alternative Power
BEV? PHEV? IDK! If you’re feeling lost in the lingo of alternative fuel source vehicles, you’re not alone. Terms like PHEV or 4xe are being thrown around a lot lately as cars swap from gasoline power to electricity (or even hydrogen!), and it can be easy to feel disoriented. And that’s okay. The words we…
The Pros and Cons of Swapping to an Electric Car
Swapping to an electric car is as big a decision as completely revamping your signature look. Making the decision is a big one—and it can be difficult to decide whether or not an electric car is right for you. There are so many factors that come into play—some you may not have even thought of…
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…
Learning to Love Electric Driving in the Toyota RAV4 Prime
You don’t have to give up your favorite features to go green. Before you get all caught up in the EV discussion — is an EV right for me? Can I really live with an electric car? What changes will I need to make to my routine? — remember that you can have the best…
The Neiman Marcus Christmas Book Can Make Your Holiday Road Trip an Exercise in Perfection
You need a bit of luxe in your life, this year more than ever. Every year, luxury retailer Neiman Marcus curates a select group of Fantasy Gifts, an exclusive group of products and experiences that come with an over-the-top price tag. But for a less pricey investment, the company curates a Christmas Book with a…
Finally, the Plug-in Hybrid SUV We’ve Been Waiting For: Meet the Toyota RAV4 Prime
With 42 miles of electric driving and a hybrid gas engine, this may be the best plug-in on the road. ‘What’s the most fuel efficient SUV on the road?’ is a question I get a lot. A LOT. And until recently it was hard to answer because all SUVs were by definition not very fuel…
The Luxury Hybrid That Has It All: The 3-Row Volvo XC90 R-Design
When you want a luxury hybrid that does it all, you want the AWD 2020 Volvo XC90. Did you know you can get a 3-row SUV built for safe family mobility, with the fuel economy of a sedan, and the luxury of plush euro design? Now you do. The 2020 Volvo XC90 T8 R-Design plug-in…
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…