Meet the Ford Maverick, the compact truck for pandemic gardeners, at-home DIYers, suburban moms, and working women alike. It’s rare that one vehicle can suit so many needs, but the 2022 Ford Maverick is a jack of all trades. If you need to park in a cramped parking garage to head to your city office…
2021 Prius Prime: One of the Most Popular Eco-Cars Just Got Better
Usually, before I have a press car, I know what it will be, and I end up talking to friends and family about it. When I mentioned I’d be driving the 2021 Prius Prime the first question everyone asked was “What makes it a Prime?” Well, I’ll tell you: it’s the plug-in hybrid. 640-Mile Driving…
2021 Buick Encore GX: From Grandma’s Car to Your Teen’s First Vehicle
“Do you think they’ll let me keep it?” my younger sister asked the first time she climbed out of the 2021 Buick Encore GX. There’s a pretty big age difference between us—a solid decade—and my family has been trying to decide what would be a great first car for her to drive when she gets…
USED: 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…
Move Over, Minivans: The 2022 Kia Carnival Is Redefining the Multipurpose Family Car
“I look like a rock star queen driving this minivan,” said no one, ever. But the Kia Carnival is working to redefine how people see the minivan, starting with a name change. Yep, we’re moving on from minivan to something called a “multipurpose vehicle,” or MPV And it makes sense when you learn what this car…
2022 Kia Carnival: Why We’ll Probably Buy This Minivan, But Not the Top Trim Level
As the mom of three, I can technically do without a third row. In fact, we recently purchased a pickup truck as our daily driver/family car. But the time is quickly approaching when the grandparents who live with us will also need to ride with us, and there’s nothing like a minivan for easy in-and-out…
Used 2015 Toyota Camry: Cool Factor Shows Why This Is Still 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…
5 Things About the 2021 Buick Enclave Avenir That Will Revolutionize Your View of Buick
The Buick Enclave Avenir is no longer your grandmother’s car. For the past several years Buick has been hard at work, redesigning their vehicles for the younger generation. In 2016, I got to drive a Buick Enclave and because of my review, my Dad went out and bought one. He’s owned three of them now…
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…
2020 Toyota Sienna: 8 Reasons Why the Minivan is Still the King of Family Vehicles
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!…