We needed a family vehicle that could handle all our demands. We wanted something that was going to work for our family of five, and that we would both enjoy driving. So, we shopped and drove a LOT of vehicles over a two-year period. We decided on a used 2017 GMC Yukon XL Denali. What…
2021 Toyota Supra GR: 2.0 vs 3.0: Living the Kart Racing Life
When the Toyota Supra made a comeback in 2020, fans rejoiced. And just one year later there’s even more to celebrate as the 2021 Toyota Supra 2.0 makes its debut. The 2.0 has the same sporty exterior and interior we’ve come to expect from the Supra but comes with a smaller engine, a lighter weight…
Used 2017 Sierra Denali 2500: How it Won Me Over
Turns out I look pretty good in a truck. I’ve never considered myself a “truck girl.” I’ve always looked at buying a vehicle through two lenses: functionality for my family and noticeably good looks. Typical trucks, in my opinion, often lack in the area of designer style but they make up for these fashion shortcomings in…
We Love the Mazda 3 For Its Elegant, Classic Lines. And Now There’s More to Love: Mazda 3 Turbo
Feeling like you gotta get away? Us too. We’ve had enough. And cabin fever is best addressed by feeling the wind in your hair and velocity that takes you away. That’s the beauty of turbo. So we were really excited to hear that the Mazda 3, which delighted us with its truly elegant finishes and…
Honda Civic Si Review: What If An Inexpensive Stick Shift Sedan Could Actually Be Fun?
That’s what Honda thought, too. I’m pretty sure anyone who saw me driving the 2020 Honda Civic Si thought I was driving my son’s car or I was having a mid-life crisis. It’s not really the car for a mom from the ‘burbs. (Maybe it’s the sport spoiler on the trunk the gives it away,…
8 Reasons an EV Can Fit Your Lifestyle
You don’t need to install A “special charger” at home, though you may want to. First off, I think we need to clear the myth that you need a special outlet to own a plug-in an EV (electric vehicle). You don’t. You can plug in an EV into your household outlet, which most people have…
2020 Buick Enclave Avenir: Cruising with the Family
Where are we going this weekend? That’s become my daughter’s favorite question to ask every Friday. Since we’re still at home, weekends have become our road trip days. Whether it’s a local drive to say hello to grandparents or a scenic one, it’s our new way of going out. And we usually get some treats…
Finally, the Plug-in Hybrid SUV We’ve Been Waiting For: Meet the Toyota RAV4 Prime
With 42 miles of electric driving and a hybrid gas engine, this may be the best plug-in on the road. ‘What’s the most fuel efficient SUV on the road?’ is a question I get a lot. A LOT. And until recently it was hard to answer because all SUVs were by definition not very fuel…
Talk about Style! The Newly Updated Lexus RX350 Luxury SUV Is All That and More
In a luxury SUV, style is a major consideration. I was going to focus this review on all the style in the updated 2020 Lexus RX350 F Sport. Because it is luscious. And in the F Sport trim it has even more stylish details, and drive modes add excitement, with adaptive suspension that creates a tighter…
Ford Mustang Ecoboost vs GT: Does a Sports Car Really Need a Big Engine?
Both pretty badass, and both really fun I have to admit, when I was offered a range of Ford Mustangs to drive up the Pacific Coast Highway to Malibu, my heart leapt for the 5.0 460-horsepower 6 speed stick shift. In this sexy 2 door fastback, 460 horsepower is way more than enough to…