Learning to handle wet weather driving when living in a rain forest is kind of important. I was invited to the Island Motorsport Circuit to test out their new Wet Weather Training program. I brought the 2020 Mazda MX-5 GT (Miata) to test it out. The program is designed to cover wet weather driving, and…
2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Edition Review: Go Ahead, Put the Top Down and Get Your Hair Messy
Miata hair, don’t care. The Mazda Miata RF is the best of both worlds: Convertible and hard top roadster. It’s a two-seater that is super fun to drive and a favorite of practically every car critic and enthusiast. And while it’s on the cutting edge of technology, it harkens to a simpler, quieter time when…
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…
She Was Supposed to Be Buying Cat Food. She Ended Up Buying a Ford Mustang Convertible
And, her husband got a new Ford Edge, so there’s harmony in the house. I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing the transformation of an incredible and courageous human being. Meet my friend, Tracy Trumowicz Augustin, who blogs with her husband Wayne at 2 Forks and a Cork. Although they write mainly about food, they also test out…
Lexus LC 500 Convertible Review: What’s Under the Ragtop of this Exotic Luxury Sports Car
If you’re dreaming of a dream car, keep reading (and dreaming). The 2020 Lexus LC 500 Convertible might be Lexus’ most beautiful car ever. It has the soul of a classic roadster, elegant luxury details and the heart of a race car. And at $102,000+, it definitely fits into the exotic/luxury/dream car category. This car is…
The New Corvette C8: A Dream Car 67 Years in the Making
Driving a Corvette C8 is a dream come true. Five years ago, a long time dream of mine came true when I got to drive a Corvette for the first time. It was a bright Laguna Blue Stingray and it stole my heart. I seriously felt like it was an experience of a lifetime, and it’s…
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…
Mazda Miata: The MX5 RF Might Be the BEST Car for Getting Back to Being You
The Mazda Miata MX5 RF is the coolest mom-mobile ever! I get it. Maybe you’re feeling the mid-life crush. Momming and adulting and life IS hard, yo! So you deserve a car that will get you back to being you. Badly. I feel you! But, budget, baby. You can’t blow the budget! That’s why the Mazda…
2019 Mazda MX5 RF Miata: the Facts
Are you looking for a roadster that WON’T break the bank? Look no further. The Mazda MX5 RF Miata is a SUPER fun little two-seater convertible that doesn’t break the $50,000 mark! What more could you want from your mid-life crisis car!? Read more about the Mazda MX5 RF Miata here. What We Loved…
Going Topless: What’s Your Convertible Car Style?
It’s Summertime Ladies. Take Off Those Tops! When the sun comes out, the tops come off. Hold up! Don’t bring out the “girls” and get arrested for indecent exposure…we’re talking about convertible tops. It’s the quintessential summer car that actually works for spring and autumn, too. And, if you live in Florida…you can stretch that…