“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…
The 2023 Toyota Sequoia 3 Row SUV is All New and We Can’t Wait to Drive it!
We’ll have to wait until the summer, but it’ll be worth the wait. Right on the heels of the reintroduction of the Toyota Tundra is the 2023 Toyota Sequoia, Toyota’s largest 3-row SUV and now, it’s most sophisticated and capable SUV in the family. We’ve been waiting for this. That’s because we have long loved…
Lincoln: Nautilus Versus Corsair, Take Your Pick
Nautilus versus Corsair. Which one’s right for you? Lincoln isn’t just your grandpa’s car any longer, they’ve seriously stepped up their game and are creating beautiful, sleek and sexy crossovers now. Let’s talk about the two 5-passenger crossovers, the Lincoln Nautilus versus the Lincoln Corsair. I fell in love with the Nautilus at the Vancouver…
2021 Honda Odyssey Minivan: A Family-Friendly Bubble of Comfort, Convenience and Safety
Updated for 2021, this minivan’s clever features got even smarter. I have gone from “never, not me,” to “sign me up, I’ll drive a minivan,” after spending time in the Honda Odyssey. I had the chance to test out the updated 2021 Honda Odyssey recently and it’s changed my mind. I was impressed with the…
Porsche Cayenne versus Macan: Performance SUVs That Handle like a Sports Car
Honestly, how can you choose? We’re here to help. So you like sports cars but you need an SUV. You’ve always dreamt of having a Porsche (who hasn’t?), but need something a little more practical than a 911. Enter the Porsche Macan and the Cayenne, Porsche’s two SUVs. One is a little smaller (the compact…
Everything You Need to Know About Owning the Ford Mustang Mach E
Owning this hot little EV is easier than you think. You might be reluctant to buy an electric car because they are unfamiliar technology. Or you’re not sure how – or how often– to charge them. Or you like to take road trips and you don’t see charging stations every few miles like you do…
What’s new in the 2022 Volvo XC60, and 6 Reasons To Buy It
The 2022 Volvo XC60 B6 came as a last-minute and unexpected addition to my Top Ten Drives of 2021. I wasn’t expecting to love this one so much. Like, SO much. And as they say, sometimes the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. The XC60 B6 had me going for drives for no…
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz First Drive Review: Truck for When You’re Tired of the Crossover
Can’t decide, truck or SUV? The Hyundai Santa Cruz doesn’t want you to choose. There’s nothing worse than making a sacrifice, but now you don’t have to. The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is an affordable part-truck part-crossover — seriously, it starts at just over $24,000 — that will give you that easily navigable crossover size…
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500: The Fastest, Most Powerful Mustang Ever
Are you ready for this? Mustangs are the icon of power and freedom, after all. You, maybe a friend, room for the dog in the backseat (or a small person or two) and away you go. To explore the highways, get lost, find adventure, enjoy the thrill of the road. And then, every day when…
2021 Subaru Ascent: The 3-Row SUV Dreams Are Made Of
Can the small Subaru Ascent replace a do-it-all SUV? Two weeks before I got to drive this SUV, a friend of mine bought one to replace her Tahoe, which she’s used for years to haul her family of 6 around and to pull a small food truck trailer. My interest was piqued for sure. How…