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…
What’s Next for the Electric Vehicle? Stellantis Has an Idea
The electric vehicle is the future. But what can we expect? You might not recognize the Stellantis name just yet, but you will soon. It’s the name given to the merger that took place between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and European-based Group PSA, which made the Renault, Peugeot, and Citroën brands. And with a big merger…
Grab A Coffee With Friends While Charging Your Electric Vehicle
The world of electric and hybrid electric cars is now. I was wary of the idea of owning an electric car. The thought of getting stuck with a dead battery, having to sit at a highway rest stop charging my car, or forgoing road trips because my battery wouldn’t get there was a non-starter. Well,…
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…
Plugging Into Ford’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network
The biggest hurdle for many of us considering an electric vehicle is range anxiety – the fear of running out of power before we get to our destination. Fear not: Just about every EV these days has a 200-300 or more mile range between charges, plus there is a growing network of charging stations, and…
2022 Lexus NX: A Compact Luxury SUV Straight from the Future
Lexus understands the importance of a good makeover. When you’ve done a pretty darn good job building a car — just like when you found that one haircut you just adore — it can be hard to change. But the introduction of the Lexus NX proves that, sometimes, the best thing for you is a whole…
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…
13 of Our Absolute Favorite Electric, Hybrid, and PHEV Vehicles
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…