Coming from a die-hard truck and SUV family, a minivan has always been the furthest thing from my wishlist when it comes to a family car. My mom friends rave about their minivans, so a few years ago I decided we’d rent one for the annual family vacation. Boy are minivans nice for road trips!…
Just the Facts: 2019 Mazda CX-3 GT
The Sporty Compact Mazda CX-3 SUV was newly updated for 2019. The Mazda CX-3 Compact SUV was newly updated for 2019. Find out more more about my experience with the CX-3 here. What’s New for 2019 Standard blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert safety features on the Sport (GS in Canada) model and above 10-way…
Just the Facts: 2019 Ford 2019 Transit Connect Minivan
Buckle Up for All the Facts on the Ford Transit Connect Minivan We’ve shown you around the 2019 Ford Transit Connect. Now, let’s take a closer look at what makes the this minivan such a great option for families and those who travel. See What We Loved About the 2019 Ford Transit Connect Who This…
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan: A Compact SUV With a 3rd Row for Under $30k
Wait. It Has a Third Row and It Costs How Much?😂 Having driven the Tiguan before, at an automotive event, I knew that I liked it, but I think at that point I was enamored by the Habanero Orange Metallic paint job and the roof rack that made this compact SUV look so sporty and…
2019 Mazda CX-9 Review: A 7 Seater SUV Filled with Luxury at a Value Price
What if I told you that you can get luxury features on a 3-row SUV without breaking the bank? Cheers to you, all the chauffeurs, athlete-parents, mom-taxis, late-night on-call parents, carpool moms, field-trip drivers, working moms, work-in-the-car moms, stay-home-moms, to ALL of you! You deserve the Mazda CX-9. Known for its sleek lines and modern design…
What You Need to Know About the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
See what we loved about this car in our full Volkswagen Tiguan Review. Who This Car is For Small families who want great cargo space, but are willing to sacrifice some of it for the option of a 3rd row for occasional extra passengers. People with pets. Seriously, the cargo space with the 3rd row…
Why the 2018 Ford Expedition MAX May be Our Next Large SUV
Don’t you love room for everyone and everything? Having long been a fan of large vehicles, I was really excited to spend a week with the 2018 Ford Expedition MAX and see how it fit our family. We’ve driven several 7-passenger vehicles recently, but they’ve all been in the crossover or smaller SUV families. And…
What Drives Her: Lisa Jesme, Performance Engineer, General Motors
An engineering degree leads to innovating cars, fun on the track and an overseas assignment. Nothing makes you feel confident and secure when driving through a snow storm than when the woman at the wheel is the one who designed the car’s all wheel drive system. And get this: She wasn’t driving fast or furiously; she…
2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited: Effortless Luxury
The 2015 Toyota Avalon is in a class of its own. After reviewing the Camry a few weeks ago, and having driven several very nice sedans, I didn’t expect to be impressed by the Avalon. After all, it’s just a larger version of the Camry, right? Wrong. Luxury without screaming Have you ever stayed in…
2015 Toyota Camry: Cool Factor Shows Why This Is America’s Top Model
Cool and sporty vs sleek and classy. When Toyota gave me the opportunity to review the 2015 Toyota Camry I jumped on the chance because we own and love a 2010 Camry and I was excited to have the chance to compare the all new Camry to the previous body style. I’d seen the new…