You knew we meant cars, right? Ahhh… the waning days of 2021. It makes us grateful this year is almost over. And that we spent so much of the year test driving cars—something we could do even when the world was social distancing and staying home. And that finally, some of us got to connect…
Celebrate Drinksgiving With 8 of the Best Car-Themed Cocktails
If you’ve never heard of Drinksgiving, you’re missing out. Traditionally taking place the day before Thanksgiving in the United States, Drinksgiving is a fun way to kickstart the holiday season: Grab a few friends, mix a few drinks, and have a ball! And what better way to celebrate than with some car-themed cocktails? Cars have…
A Girl’s Guide to Torque: What Is It and Why It Matters for You
Do your eyes glaze over when someone stars talking about pound-feet of torque? You’re not alone. Torque is one of the most misunderstood aspects of any car, but it’s so important to understand when you’re in the market for a new vehicle. Imagine trying to explain to someone why they need to try your favorite…
What Drives Her: Toyota’s Chief of Marketing Lisa Materazzo’s Journey from Finance to Automotive Marketing
Editor’s note: Since this story first published, Lisa Materazzo was appointed to group vice president of Toyota North America. She loved cars, but chose finance. Then Toyota called. “The DMV told my dad that if the bought one more car he’d have to get a dealer’s license,” Lisa Materazzo, vice president of marketing at Lexus, said….
What Drives Her: Laura Klauser Is Driving GM to the Biggest Race in the World
At only 34, Laura Klauser has become the sports car racing program manager at General Motors. Sports car racing involves taking a production car and turning it into an ultra-fast race car that strips out all the luxuries (like climate control) and packs it with aerodynamics and roll bars. Then, those cars compete against other cars…
Dog Car Seat Covers: The Secret To Keeping Pet-Friendly Cars Clean
If your doggie ???? likes to ride along, a pet seat cover can save your backseat from looking like it. A pet car seat cover helps protect your car from damage from pet claws, fur getting into the seats, dander, slobber, pet accidents and lots of dirt from the paws. I purchased a dog car seat…
Laura Schwab Takes on Toxic Culture In a Lawsuit Against Electric Car Maker Rivian
This is one surprising setback, both for a proven leader and a promising young company. This week Rivian went public and raised nearly $100 billion to fund one of the most promising new electric car makers. But just last week, the company’s former head of sales and marketing, Laura Schwab, blew the whistle on the “toxic…
10 of the Best Books About Women and Their Cars (Or Bikes!)
Get inspired by some of the coolest women to ever race cars (and motorcycles). Women have been racing cars and bikes since cars and bikes first became available to the general public, and they’ve been totally unstoppable since. But history can occasionally forget these headstrong women who forged their own paths where none existed before—and…
12 Badass Women Who Like Cars You Need to Follow on Instagram
We could all use a little more badass inspiration in our lives. I don’t know about you, but I can never be following enough awesome women in the automotive scene. There are so many cool chicks, be they racers, designers, mechanics, enthusiasts, off-roaders, or women who just can’t get enough of cars. And you know what?…
12 of the Best Halloween Trunk-or-Treat Decorations for the Busy Mom on a Budget
No time to decorate your car for trunk or treat this year? No worries. We know how it goes: You send the kids to school for the year, you blink, and then before you know it, the air is cooler and the holidays are right around the corner. Don’t worry — getting sidelined by the…