Yes, You Can Have It All. If Jeep made a model with a third row I might have never driven anything else. Among the things I loved about my Jeep were the engine that gave me confidence, the incredibly comfortable seats, easy to reach controls and a solid stance on the road. Luckily, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles…
USED: 7 Things I Adored About The 2020 RAM 2500 Power Wagon
I never knew how fun a truck could be until I sat in the 2020 RAM 2500 Power Wagon. In fact, I’ve lived my life firmly convinced that the only vehicles I could even possibly enjoy were zippy hatchbacks and sporty sedans! But the RAM 2500 Power Wagon showed me the beautiful side of a…
2021 Ford Bronco Outer Banks: Exciting, Luxurious, and Loud
The arrival of the Ford Bronco was a highlight of 2021. But after a week-long test drive, I wasn’t sure it was the car for me. There are a lot of things we could say about 2021. Perhaps it didn’t live up to our expectations of getting back to normal, but it did bring us…
USED: 2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude vs Jeep Cherokee Limited: What’s the Difference?
Both have comfort, technology and luxury. And, both are oh so Jeep. Here’s the thing I have always loved about Jeep (and I have owned two): it’s a vehicle with deep integrity and elegance. It can do the things it’s known for, but it looks good when it’s not doing those things. It exudes confidence…
Towing for Family Adventure: Campers, Boats and Jet Skis, Oh My!
📸 Erica Mueller Let’s haul. Summer means towing all the things! It’s summer, and we’re in a pandemic, which means more homegrown fun than ever. We need towing for family adventures. Find a private campground or lake near home and a weekend adventure is close by. We’ve rounded up all of the best hauling and…
USED: 2018 Mustang GT 5.0 Ragtop Review: Does a Convertible Sports Car Really Need This Many Horses?
Yes, you do need a ragtop. And you deserve to have fun. Ahhh, Mustang. You’ve had our hearts on fire for so long. But you make picking among your different versions a tough choice. Do I go for the amply-powered EcoBoost or the completely over the top 5.0? Hard top or convertible? And, how big…
The 2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid SUV Has Me Saying Yes!
Rolling Into the (Extended Range) Future With Volvo When I first laid eyes on the 2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV I was definitely intrigued, but as compact hybrid driver who doesn’t own an SUV or have enough kids to necessitate 3 rows, I had questions. Would I consider driving an SUV if…
20 Adventure Vehicles in One Place, Together. Which One Was the Best?
Hey Everybody, Let’s Test 20 Adventure Vehicles Over Two Days to See Who Wins! What do you do with 20 adventure-ready vehicles in one place all at the same time? Well, you put them through their paces on pavement with brake tests, cornering and handling. Then you head off-pavement with some mud, obstacles, potholes and…
USED: 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure Review: Is This Bestseller the Best Compact SUV?
You Will Want to Trade in Your Sedan. When our family needed a reliable vehicle with a good fuel economy for my husband’s daily commute, we ended up with a sedan. We were never really the sedan type. Our Camry’s 34mpg had been a lifesaver (and budget saver!) for many years, but I’ve found…
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…