HSH (His Serene Highness) Prince Rainier, better known as the husband of Princess Grace Kelly, had a thing for cars. Hot, fast cars. His princely collection is on display in Monte Carlo. It’s a fitting spot for a car museum. After all, since 1929, Monte Carlo has been home to the famous Monaco Grand Prix….
Sleeping With The Cars at V8 Hotel
Are you ready to sleep with cars? At the V8 Hotel in Stuttgart, Germany, car love has reached the level of sleeping together. As home to the Porsche and Mercedes-Benz museums, Stuttgart is a city where the automobile takes center stage. But the car experience doesn’t end when the museums close. You can spend the…
How to Warm Up to Volkswagen
What can VW do to regain its customers? Volkswagen certainly has a public relations nightmare on its hands. The German car company touted its clean diesel, then sold unwitting customers cars that spewed more noxious fumes in the air. But beyond making financial amends, the company is continuing its support of The Museum of Modern Art…
The Other Ford Theater: Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk
New Ford Amphitheater signals Coney Island’s rebirth. Just in time for summer, Brooklyn has a new outdoor concert venue, at the beach in Coney Island. The 5,000 seat theater, covered but open to the ocean breezes, hosts both paid and free concerts, all by nationally known musicians. The Ford Amphitheater is a local partnership with Tri-State…
Escape the Room with Ford Escape
Sometimes you just gotta get away. It’s the city dweller’s fantasy: walk out your front door, hop in your car with your friends and head somewhere sweet. But escaping the city takes planning, cash and oh, yeah, a car. Contrast that with the suburbanite’s fantasy: Come into the city and see a show, one that…
Exploring Los Angeles Food in the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune
The Volkswagen Beetle Dune and the food scene deliver. As a food lover, I know everything is fresh in Los Angeles, but you have to drive a lot to discover the food nuances. I had a food list, four days, and limited time to whip around Los Angeles and explore the food scene I had been…
Driving to Disney World – What you Need to Know
Is driving to Disney the best choice? If you fly into Orlando and stay at a Walt Disney World resort, you may be tempted to use the free Magical Express transportation and not rent a car. But there are pros and cons to having a car. If you rent a car, and stay on property,…
Why Dallas: 5 Reasons to Make the Trip
Say yes to Dallas. If you tell someone who hasn’t been to Dallas that you are going there, you might be asked why. Dallas? Why not Europe, California, New Mexico, Bermuda? Well, Dallas has many attractions for all ages, is easy to fly in and out of and doesn’t require a passport. I say, why…
Not Just Swanky: The Mercedes-Benz Museum Showcases Luxury and History
From the birth of automobiles to super modern luxury, the Mercedes-Benz Museum takes visitors on a journey. As the birthplace of the automobile and the home of major automobile manufacturers including Porsche, Volkswagen, BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz, Germany is a car enthusiasts dream. In 1886, Karl Benz introduced the first German car, Motorwagen. And that first…
Our 25 Favorite Instagram Memories from 2015
Like flipping through a favorite photo album, Instagram gives a look back at some of the year’s best memories #25 https://www.instagram.com/p/6IvaGdTPRx/?taken-by=A Girls Guide to Cars 2015 was an amazing year for A Girls Guide to Cars. It included car shows, road trips, concerts, family moments and among other things, photo worthy views. Many of these moments were captured and…