For adventures that make memories and leave only footprints. I moved to Los Angeles a year ago and for the first time in years, I started thinking about owning a car again. Southern California offers so many lifestyle options that any vehicle I own needs to be able to take me from Tuesday in West…
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…
I Drove a $180,000 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid and This Is What It Was Like
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…
2019 Lexus LC 500h: The Luxury Car that Made Me Feel Like a Movie Star
This truck girl just fell madly in love with a sports car. I don’t think there is anything I have ever enjoyed driving as much as I enjoyed the 2019 Lexus LC 500h. I looked for excuses to run to town, just so I could drive it. And any time I pulled up somewhere, people…
Room for More in the 2019 Lexus RX450 L Hybrid
With this level of oomph, it’s amazing this SUV can seat 7! With a luxurious interior including a wood steering wheel, head-up display, and oh-so-much-more, luxury comes with more seating in the 2019 Lexus RX450hL. The fact that it seats up to seven AND is a hybrid is huge in my book. Add to…
What is the True Cost of Hybrid Driving? We Put Three Popular Hybrids to the Test
Hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars may save you money… But how much? Hybrid cars are my latest obsession. I’ll soon be in the market for a new car and the idea of rarely paying for gas is very appealing. But I was wondering if a hybrid vehicle would really save money. Are they more expensive?…
2018 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid: Space, Comfort and Tech for Plenty of Plug-n-Play
How Do 50 Miles to the Gallon Sound? How About 100 MPG? And How About Happy Price Tag? The 2018 Kia Niro PHEV is one of only a handful of plug-in hybrid SUVs on the market, and definitely among the most affordable. Combine that with its total driving range of 560 miles, and you’ve got…
The Toyota RAV 4 Hybrid SUV – Why My Best Hybrid Drive of 2018 is Your Best Bet for 2019!
The best of all worlds: A compact hybrid SUV As a southern Californian who loves the outdoors, surfing, and road tripping with my dogs, it’s rather odd that I have somehow survived this long without an SUV. I have resisted for years because SUVs take more gas and are generally not very fuel-efficient. My family…
Yes, the Luxury Family Sedan is a Thing: 2017 Ford Fusion Platinum Hybrid AWD Review
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…
2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid: Plug it in or Gas it Up
Did you say hybrid? Let the questions begin! One advantage of not being an auto “expert” is that I tend to look at a new car in the same way an average consumer would. When I hear hybrid vehicle, I assume it’s powered by both electric and gas. The thought of getting lost somewhere between…